The Punisher (1998 Series)
''The Punisher'', also known as ''The Punisher: Purgatory'', is a four-issue comic book Limited series (comics), limited series written by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson, and published by Marvel Comics (through the Marvel Knights Imprint (trade name), imprint) from 1998 to 1999. The series was a departure from typical Punisher stories in that it dealt with supernatural themes. Plot After Frank Castle's suicide, the alley where he shot himself became a shrine for all the downtrodden victims of crime. However, a figure with glowing eyes and an arcane sigil on his forehead has been carrying out similar deeds as the Punisher once did. This phantom slowly begins to remember who he is, eventually discovering not only the possession that drives him, but the guardian angel that failed to save his family. Prints Issues # "Purgatory, Part 1: The Harvest" # "Purgatory, Part 2: The Mark of Cain" # "Purgatory, Part 3: A Gathering of Angels" ...
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Joe Jusko
Joe Jusko (; born September 1, 1959) is an American artist known for his realistic, highly detailed painted fantasy, pin-up, and cover illustrations, mainly in the comic book industry. Jusko painted the 1992 Marvel Masterpieces trading cards, the popularity of which has been credited with initiating the painted trading card boom of the 1990s.DragonCon biography.
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Early life

Born in Manhattan's and growing up in New York City, the son of a construction worker and a homemaker, Jusko attended the