Punisher #3
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| Writer | Ben Percy |
| Artist | Jose Luis Soares |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
WAR ZONE! WILSON FISK. TOMBSTONE. And now…JIGSAW. The criminal element has its boot on the neck of New York City, suffocating it, strangling it, with crime, drugs and fear. But one criminal, THE PUNISHER, is worse than all of them and eager to put the rest in the ground where they belong!
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9.8
Fanlight Zone - Richard Coryell
Apr 29, 2026The Punisher #3 takes some big swings with the character and they payoff big time. The violence, gore, and action that we are all accustomed to are front and center. But what makes this issue special is the focus on the why and what makes the Punisher tick. His importance to the world and more specifically the city. This run of The Punisher has started off with the promise of being one of the greatest runs of all time. You definitely don’t want to miss this one, so add it to your Pull List ASAP! Read Full Review
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9.2
Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole
Apr 29, 2026The Punisher #3 continues Frank Castle’s story, and now shows us just how far Jigsaw is willing to go to get what he wants. Benjamin Percy and the creative team continue to impress with this run! If you’re a Punisher fan, then this is the run for you! Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 29, 2026Punisher #3 slows things down in a way that ultimately strengthens the story, digging into Frank Castle’s deteriorating state while pushing the plot forward with meaningful developments. Ben Percy leans into a more introspective take on the character, supported by grim, effective visuals from Jose Luis Soares. The issue lands its biggest moments late, but they reframe what this run is aiming for and leave a strong impression heading into the next chapter. Read Full Review
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8.0
Comic Book Clique - Frank Jarome
Apr 30, 2026Punisher #3 tells a compelling story that gives us a take on Frank Castle we haven't seen before, while also showing the bloody consequences of Jigsaw's power grab. Castle hasn't been this damaged and introspective in a long time, while Jigsaw has never been quite this brazen. The contrast between the two characters, with Jigsaw working to rise above his station while Castle tries to get back what he lost, makes for great drama. Read Full Review
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Plot
Micro and Frank are leaving the hospital with the prescription for lithium pills that was recommended to Frank, but at that moment a deranged person bursts in and starts shooting everyone. Several children are dying. Frank kills him, and the painful migraine that the lithium pills usually relieve returns, but it's actually a code that Micro planted in Frank's mind to stop his killing spree.
Micro reveals to Frank what he did, having realized that the Punisher is necessary. The solution is to fire a deprogrammer inside a shotgun shell... Frank does it without thinking.
Jigsaw begins the meeting with all the mob bosses who work for Tombstone. Jigsaw removes his mask and murders them all, peeling the skin off their f more+ Like • Comment -
8.0
The Punisher is experiencing the Clockwork Orange effect. He is taking pills to counteract the effect. Microchip reveals his secret and the Punisher is still screwed. Let's see what happens. Percy is doing a good job.
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7.0
Pretty violent issue. How is this different from Punisher: Red Band?
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8.5
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8.0
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7.5
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