The Punisher

Frank Castle, a Vietnam veteran and vigilante known as the Punisher, re-emerges in New York City to dismantle the Gnuccis — a ruthless crime family that has infiltrated the city's underbelly. As he systematically eliminates their lieutenants and their operations, he is forced into an uneasy alliance with Detective Soap, a cop assigned to catch him who begins to see the value in Frank's methods. Along the way, Frank is joined by a cast of unlikely allies: his tough-talking neighbor Joan, the dim-witted but loyal Mr. Bumpo, and the tattooed Spacker Dave. What begins as a lonely crusade becomes a desperate fight for survival as the Gnuccis retaliate against everyone who has helped him. Garth Ennis's seminal run is a masterclass in gritty, hardboiled storytelling, blending unflinching violence with dark humor and a relentless sense of purpose.