The Punisher Annual #1

In "Evolutionary Jihad," the aftermath of a past tragedy resurfaces when Microchip's old friend's widow remarries a man with a deadly secret—Jim Nugent, a man whose new life hides a violent history. When Felicia flees the marriage, she becomes the target of a relentless killer, forcing Microchip to step in before the past turns deadly. Written by Roger Salick and illustrated by Mike Vosburg, with colors by Max Scheele and letters by Ken Bruzenak, this 1988 annual delivers a tense, grounded thriller where loyalty and vengeance collide. The cover, by Bret Blevins and Scott Williams, captures the issue’s dark, personal stakes.