Punisher escapes from prison. A junkie doctor, Melinda Brewer, gives him plastic surgery to alter his appearance including changing his skin color to black. Castle travels to Chicago and meets Luke Cage. The Punisher agrees to help Cage take down a local drug gang.
Characters: Jigsaw [Billy Russo]; Kingpin [Wilson Fisk]; Luke Cage; Microchip [David Lieberman]; Frank Rook; George Wong; El Rukens; Dr. Melinda Brewer; Gregario
Script: Mike Baron; Marc McLaurin
Pencils: Val Mayerik
Inks: Al Williamson
Colors: Marie Javins
Letters: Dave Sharpe
