
The Punisher #1 Alex Maleev Variant
A dark, hard-hitting Alex Maleev Variant for The Punisher #1, launching Frank Castle back into an all-new Marvel Comics ongoing series.
This recent-release issue sees Frank Castle return with damaged memory, hunting for answers and criminals alike, only to find the bloodthirsty Jigsaw waiting with the Punisher dead in his sights.
With Maleev’s gritty cover style and a fresh relaunch from Benjamin Percy and José Luis Soares, this is a strong pick-up for Punisher collectors, Marvel street-level fans and modern variant hunters.
Key Details
- info Series The Punisher
- tag Issue #1
- storefront Publisher Marvel Comics
- info Cover Alex Maleev Variant
- info Writer Benjamin Percy
- brush Interior Artist José Luis Soares
- info Inker Oren Junior
- info Colorist Frank D’Armata
- brush Cover Artist Alex Maleev
- event Release Date 25 February 2026
Why It Matters
The Punisher #1 marks Frank Castle’s return in a new Marvel ongoing series, setting up a brutal new chapter built around memory loss, revenge and the return of Jigsaw.
The Alex Maleev variant adds extra collector appeal thanks to its moody, noir-heavy take on Frank Castle, making it a strong fit for fans of darker Marvel street-level covers.
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Collector Notes
This is a raw comic and will be supplied bagged and boarded.
Modern comics are advertised as Near Mint by default unless otherwise stated. Please review the product images before purchase.
A strong recent-release pick for Punisher fans, Alex Maleev collectors and Marvel readers following the 2026 Frank Castle relaunch.
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