The Punisher War Journal ##20
Marvel Comics • The Punisher War Journal Vol. 1
Writer
Carl Potts
Interior Artist
Jim Lee
Cover Artist
Jim Lee
Publication Date
July 1990
Cover Variant
Direct Edition (Spider-Man head UPC box)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Frank Castle is weaponless and forced to survive in the jungle against the French Foreign Legion. This issue is part of the 'Stone Cold' storyline.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine (CGC 8.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks (ticks), slight corner blunting on the bottom right, possible minor surface wear and edge softening due to age, through the bag viewing suggests decent gloss.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent raw sales range from $3 to $12 depending on condition. Graded 9.8 copies have consistently sold in the $65 range.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection sentimental value. The cost of grading (approx $30-40) likely exceeds the current market value of the book in this estimated mid-to-high grade condition.
Notable Features
Cover and interior art by fan-favorite artist Jim Lee; Direct Edition indicated by the Spider-Man portrait in the UPC box; early Punisher solo title era.
Authentication Notes
Standard 1990s Marvel newsprint interior with glossy cover. No signs of counterfeiting; staple placement and printing registration align with mass-market production of this era.