The Source Material War Journal - Episode 5- The Punisher vol. 2 #8 and #9

In this episode of Source Material: War Journal, Jesse continues his chronological journey through The Punisher with issues #8 and #9, where Mike Baron and new series artist Whilce Portacio usher Frank Castle into a darker, more defining era. As Frank investigates a deadly mix of Wall Street corruption, serial murder, and organized crime, Jesse examines how these issues expand the Punisher's war beyond street-level criminals while delivering some of the most intense action and emotional consequences of the series so far. From the shocking reveal of the Skid Row Slasher to the tragic fate of Microchip's son, this episode explores why these chapters represent a major turning point for both Frank Castle and the title itself.