The Amazing Spider-Man #129

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Key factsKey issue

1st appearance of Punisher (Frank Castle)

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Market value

Market value (all grades)

Low: $1,227
Mid: $2,200
High: $3,000

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Reprinted 22x

The Jackal convinces the Punisher that Spider-Man is evil and sends the deadly assassin to kill the web-slinger.

Cover date

February 1, 1974

On sale date

October 30, 1973

Pages

Cover price

$0.20

Rating

Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Editor

Roy Thomas

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Credits

Writer

Gerry Conway, S.L

Penciller

Gil Kane, Ross Andru

Inker

Dave Hunt, Frank Giacoia, John Romita, Tony Mortellaro

Colorist

Dave Hunt

Letterer

Gaspar Saladino, John Costanza

Cover Artist

Dave Hunt

Characters

Frank Castle (1st appearance); Punisher (1st appearance); Bebo (antagonist); Betty Brant; Harry Osborn; Jackal; J. Jonah Jameson; Mary Jane Watson; Miles Warren; Peter Parker; Robbie Robertson; Spider-Man; The Mechanic [Reiss] (cameo)

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