THE PUNISHER SUMMER SPECIAL ##1
Marvel Comics • The Punisher Summer Special
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Adam Kubert
Publication Date
August 1991
Cover Variant
Regular / Newsstand Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Frank Castle (The Punisher) stars in a 48-page ad-free one-shot. The story, 'Crazy From The Heat,' follows Frank as he navigates a scorching New York City summer while tracking down a group of murderous street criminals.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine- (CGC 7.5)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks with mild color breaking; minor blunting on the upper and lower left corners; a notable vertical surface crease or pressing issue on the bottom right quadrant of the cover (near the figure in the green jacket); slight polybag distortion visible through the plastic sleeve.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent sales for raw copies range from $2 to $10 plus shipping depending on condition. High-grade slabbed copies infrequently appear and typically sell for under $65.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of third-party grading (CGC/CBCS) exceeds the current market value for a mid-to-high grade copy of this specific issue.
Notable Features
48-page giant size issue with no advertisements; features iconic skull logo masthead; newsstand edition with UPC barcode; early 1990s 'prestige' style paper quality but in standard comic format.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1991 Marvel publication. Proper trade dress, barcode placement for the newsstand version, and period-accurate color palette. The 295 US price point and 01815 code are consistent with this release.