The Punisher: Circle of Blood #[nn]

In *The Punisher: Circle of Blood* #1 (1988), the Punisher finds himself behind bars, facing off against the enigmatic Jigsaw in a brutal prison showdown. When a riot erupts and inmates attempt a mass breakout, the Punisher stops them—only to be offered freedom by a corrupt warden tied to the shadowy Trust, who wants him to fight their battles. Written by Steven Grant and brought to life with gritty intensity by Mike Zeck (pencils and inks) and John Beatty (inks), this issue sets a dark, high-stakes tone with Zeck’s cover capturing the tension in stark, powerful detail.