Issue: #2
One of comics' most provocative writers takes one of comics' most provocative characters in a new direction -- any direction he wants!The Punisher keeps the pressure up on his latest targets, the current crop of New York Mafia. Micro continues plotting The Punisher's downfall. Meanwhile, the mob reach out of town to try and fill the vacuum the Punisher has made in their ranks.
First appearances: Nicky Cavella, William Roth, Carmine Gazzera
Creators: Garth Ennis, Axel Alonso, Tim Bradstreet, Dean White, Tom Palmer, Randy Gentile, Lewis LaRosa
Characters: Punisher, Nicky Cavella, William Roth, Microchip, Kathryn O'Brien, Carmine Gazzera
Story arcs: In The Beginning