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Cover: Michael Lark

The Punisher by Greg Rucka #2

Sep 2012 · Marvel · 16.99 USD; 18.99 CAD
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This volume collects the second arc of Greg Rucka's 2012 Punisher series, continuing Frank Castle's war on crime in a grounded, noir-infused take. The story follows the Punisher as he faces new threats while navigating his brutal mission, with art by Marco Checchetto. It includes issues #6-10 of the series.

In "The Exchange," the Punisher joins forces with Spider-Man and Daredevil in a high-stakes alliance against the Hand, driven by the dangerous Omega Drive that holds secrets capable of toppling global crime syndicates. Written by Greg Rucka and Mark Waid, with bold artwork by Marco Checchetto and striking colors by Matt Hollingsworth, this 2012 issue delivers tense, grounded action with a pulse of moral complexity. The cover by Michael Lark captures the intensity of the moment, setting the tone for a story where trust is as fragile as the line between justice and vengeance.

Contains 7 stories
The Exchange
20 pp · Crime
The Punisher [Frank Castle]Rachel Cole-AlvesNorah WintersThe Exchange [Reggie, Dawson, Alec] (deaths)
The String
20 pp · Crime
Detective Oscar Clemons (also in flashback)Captain RangelDetective Walter BoltCaitlin Leigh (flashback)Daredevil [Matt Murdock] (flashback)Alfred Coppersmith (flashback)The Punisher [Frank Castle] (flashback)Sheriff Schmidt Kyle

In "The String," Detective Oscar Clemons and Detective Walter Bolt respond to a grim crime scene in upstate New York, where a trail of clues suggests the Punisher isn’t working alone. As they drive, Clemons shares his hardened take on Castle’s methods, convinced that the vigilante’s latest spree points to an unseen accomplice—someone who may be just as dangerous as the man in the mask.

Untitled Crime story
20 pp · Crime
The Punisher [Frank Castle]Rachel Cole-AlvesThe Exchange [Stephanie Gerard, Christian Poulsen]Detective Oscar ClemonsDetective Walter Bolt
Untitled Crime story
20 pp · Crime
Rachel Cole-AlvesChristian PoulsenThe Punisher [Frank Castle]Black SpectreDetective Walter BoltDetective Oscar Clemons
The Omega Effect Part One
20 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The HandMister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Daredevil [Matt Murdock]The Punisher [Frank Castle]Rachel Cole-Alves

In "The Omega Effect Part One," Spider-Man, Daredevil, and the Punisher form an uneasy alliance to protect Daredevil, who carries the Omega Drive—a powerful data source that exposes every major criminal organization on Earth. With the Hand hunting them relentlessly, the trio must stay one step ahead while grappling with the weight of what the Drive could mean for the world.

The Omega Effect Part Two
20 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Punisher [Frank Castle]Rachel Cole-AlvesHydraA.I.M.Agence Byzantine
The Omega Effect Part Three
20 pp · Superhero
The Punisher [Frank Castle] (also in flashback)Daredevil [Matt Murdock] (also in flashback)Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Rachel Cole-AlvesHydraA.I.M.Agence Byzantine

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writer Greg Rucka
writer Mark Waid
artist, inker Marco Checchetto
cover pencils, inks Michael Lark

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Punisher #6 (2012), The Punisher #7 (2012), The Punisher #8 (2012), The Punisher #9 (2012), Avenging Spider-Man #6 (2012), Daredevil #11 (2012), The Punisher #10 (2012), The Punisher #10 (2012), Avenging Spider-Man #6 (2012), Avenging Spider-Man #6 (2012), Daredevil #11 (2012)

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