The Punisher 1987 #5 - back issue - $5.00

The Punisher accompanies Reverend Sammy Smith to his cult compound in Guiana and meets his sister who also has mysterious powers. When Frank learns that Smith is planning on having his followers drink cyanide rather than face infiltration by U.S. government agents, he takes out the paranoid reverend and his crazy sister.

Larry Hama leaves editorial to continue writing G.I. Joe and unnamed new comics titles. Michael Higgins replaces Hama as editor of the Conan books. Hama's senior editor position will be filled by Ralph Macchio.

• - House ad for "The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book." Between pp. 9-10 of story.
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• Marvel Super Mart - List of 28 independent comics stores around the country. Between pp. 20-21 of story.
• Letters Page - Letters from: Tim Dwyer, Aaron Sasson, Hector Ruiz, and Jim Nurss. Next issue blurb and illustration.
• Holiday Savings on Marvel Comics - Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.