Punisher: Franken-Castle – The Birth of the Monster #1
In "A Good Lie," the violent legacy of the Punisher reaches a shocking turning point as Norman Osborn unleashes HAMMER's full force to hunt down Frank Castle. With Daken sent to finish the job, a brutal clash of wills and blood erupts, leaving Frank's fate hanging in the balance. Written by Rick Remender and brought to life by John Romita Jr.'s dynamic art, this pivotal issue features haunting colors by Dean White and sharp lettering by VC's Joe Caramagna, with a cover by Tony Moore that captures the grim intensity of the moment.
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Norman Osborn utilizes all of HAMMER's resources in tracking down and eliminating the Punisher. When Frank continues to evade his ground troops, Norman sends Daken to finish the job. In a brutal battle to the death, Daken ends up carving Frank into pieces and putting an end to the life and legacy of the Punisher.
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