The Punisher (1998 series)

The Punisher
The cover of The Punisher (1998), #3 (January 1999).
Art by Joe Jusko and Bernie Wrightson.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
Marvel Knights
ScheduleMonthly
FormatLimited series
GenreSuperhero
Dark fantasy
Publication dateNovember 1998 - February 1999
No. of issues4
Main character(s)Olivier
Gadriel
Punisher
Creative team
Written byChristopher Golden
Thomas E. Sniegoski
Penciller(s)Bernie Wrightson
Inker(s)Jimmy Palmiotti
Letterer(s)Richard Starkings
Colorist(s)Brian Haberlin (Issues #1-2)
Elizabeth Lewis (Issues #3-4)
Editor(s)Joe Quesada
Jimmy Palmiotti

The Punisher, also known as The Punisher: Purgatory, is a four-issue comic book limited series written by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson, and published by Marvel Comics (through the Marvel Knights imprint) from 1998 to 1999. The series was a departure from typical Punisher stories in that it dealt with supernatural themes.[1][2]

  1. ^ Bradley Mengel (2012). Serial Vigilantes of Paperback Fiction: An Encyclopedia from Able Team to Z-Comm. McFarland & Company. p. 217. ISBN 978-0-7864-4165-5. Archived from the original on April 4, 2015. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  2. ^ Sims, Chris (July 29, 2011). "Ask Chris #66: Superman, Batman and the World's Finest Friendship". ComicsAlliance. Retrieved December 1, 2023.