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Cover to Punisher: Bloodlines (1991)

Artist: Dave Cockrum (All)

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Cover to Punisher: Bloodlines (1991) Comic Art

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The Punisher #20 p. 16 (1989)

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The Punisher #54 p. 21 (1991)

Artwork Details

Title:	Cover to Punisher: Bloodlines (1991)
Artist:	Dave Cockrum (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Cover
For Sale Status:	Not For Sale
Views:	828
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	15
Added to Site:	1/9/2019
Comic Art Archive:	Punisher Bloodlines Issue: [nn] Page: cover View

Description

A Marvel character at the peak of his popularity meets a legend at the twilight of his career. Written by Punisher co-creator Gerry Conway with art duties handled by Dave Cockrum, Punisher: Bloodlines was originally intended as a Marvel Comics Presents storyline, but perhaps the editors felt a one-shot better met the demand of Punisher fans. On this cover you see something that was not uncommon with the Punisher covers of the 90s: Frank Castle guarding over children (sometimes with their mother). Why? The boy and the girl on this cover, for example, serve as surrogates for Frank’s own deceased children, Lisa and Frank Jr.

11"x17"
Ink over pencil on Marvel illustration board.

From the collection of Jason Taulbee.

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Last Login:	September 2025
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 1/9/2019

Excellent cover image, very powerful!

John C
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 1/9/2019

Beauty. Great pickup. Congrats.

RS 88
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 1/9/2019

Love this image! Embodies the Punisher in a fantastic way. He is a hero!

K Gearon
Member Since 2011

2 - Posted on 1/10/2019

Really dig this image. It’s emotive - powerful yet calming when you look at it. Hard to explain...and that’s a good thing! Congrats1

Bronze Horror Fan
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 2/9/2019

Being a family man, this powerful cover gives me chills. What a great addition John!!!

Canadian Collector
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 7/16/2019

Great Punisher cover by the master - congrats!!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/16/2019

Steady and serene.

Bill J
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 8/3/2020

Wow! So powerful! Love the emotional feeling!

Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/21/2020

Just an awesome cover!

James Dornoff
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 2/21/2021

An amazing Cockrum cover, congrats!

Daryl R
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 4/27/2021

Such a strong and powerful image! Love this cover!

j sly
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 5/14/2021

Love 90s art and this cover is very nostalgic! Congrats!

Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 1/31/2022

One of the very best illustration Cockrum had drawn in the '90s ! Truly fantastic !

Phill R
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 9/8/2022

That's one hell of a Punisher cover!!

Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 5/3/2024

Sockamagee!

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