1974 The Amazing Spider-Man #129 CGC NM/M 9.8

The first appearance of the Punisher, one of Marvel's best-known antiheroes, in Near Mint/Mint 9.8.

The Amazing Spider-Man #129, dated February 1974, introduced the Punisher, Frank Castle, and marks the first appearance of the Jackal. The Punisher first appears as a hired gun sent after Spider-Man, and he later starred in his own series, beginning in 1987.

The story is by Gerry Conway, with art by Ross Andru, Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt, and a cover by Gil Kane and John Romita.

The character was created by Gerry Conway, John Romita and Ross Andru. Conway’s first sketch of the costume had a small skull on the chest, and Romita enlarged it to cover most of the shirt, creating the emblem the character is still known for. On screen the Punisher has been played by Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson, and by Jon Bernthal in Daredevil, in the series The Punisher, and in the 2026 film Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Two hundred and thirty-five examples have achieved Near Mint/Mint 9.8 at CGC, and none have been graded higher.

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