Issue: #1
A FIVE-PART, FIVE WEEK PUNISHER EVENT!A Special Forces soldier is injured and his family killed in the midst of a mob execution in Central Park, but this isn't Frank Castle. This time it's a young soldier named JAKE NIMAN, but the familiar story puts Frank on the path of punishment!As Jake Niman heals from his wounds, why is he growing strangely stronger?And who is the mysterious Johnny Nightmare?...
First appearances: Ostap, Natalie Niman, Howard Aguello, Marek Kozlowski, Otto Kozlowski, Denise Niman
Creators: Alan Fine, Axel Alonso, Joe Quesada, Clayton Cowles, Tom Brevoort, Lauren Sankovitch, Jake Thomas, Mark Texeira, Frank D'Armata, Scott M. Gimple
Characters: Punisher, Ostap, Natalie Niman, Howard Aguello, Marek Kozlowski, Otto Kozlowski, Denise Niman, Lisa Castle, Johnny Nightmare