The Punisher recovers from last issue's injuries and gains a husband and wife team (both prison guards) as allies in the process. The trio try to keep Lydia Spotto and the Samson Family members from rescuing their crazed cult leader during a prison transport. As the firefight winds down and the Punisher takes care of Charlie, Ortiz finds himself stuck between a gunman and approaching police and makes a suicide play.
Characters: Conchita Ortiz; Punisher [Frank Castle]; Ortiz; Charlie Samson; Lydia Spotto; Ernie; Samson Family Members
Script: Mike Baron
Pencils: Whilce Portacio
Inks: Scott Williams
Colors: Mark Chiarello
Letters: Ken Bruzenak
