The Punisher #60
In "Escape from New York," Frank Castle breaks free from incarceration and undergoes a drastic transformation under the care of the troubled doctor Melinda Brewer, who alters his appearance—including his skin color—through plastic surgery. Now unrecognizable, the Punisher travels to Chicago, where he crosses paths with Luke Cage and agrees to help dismantle a powerful local drug gang. Written by Mike Baron and Marcus McLaurin, with art by Val Mayerik and inks by Al Williamson, this pivotal issue features a striking cover by Kevin Kobasic.
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Punisher escapes from prison. A junkie doctor, Melinda Brewer, gives him plastic surgery to alter his appearance including changing his skin color to black. Castle travels to Chicago and meets Luke Cage. The Punisher agrees to help Cage take down a local drug gang.
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