The Spectacular Spider-Man #81
In "Stalkers in the Shadows," Spider-Man finds himself drawn into a deadly game when the Punisher, newly escaped from Dannemora State Prison with Boomerang's help, sets his sights on the Kingpin. With Felicia Hardy recovering in the hospital and the mysterious Cloak and Dagger tracking the Punisher's trail, Spider-Man must navigate a web of violence and hidden motives. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Al Milgrom, with inks by Jim Mooney and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1983 issue features a cover by Al Milgrom that captures the tension of a city on edge.
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With Boomerang's help, the Punisher escapes from Dannemora State Prison but ensures the villain stays behind bars. Spider-Man visits Felicia Hardy in the hospital. Later, Spider-Man encounters Cloak and Dagger on the trail of the Punisher who is bent on taking out the Kingpin.
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