{"product_id":"the-punisher-52-1991-vf-nm","title":"The Punisher # 52 1991 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Punisher # 52\u003c\/b\u003e, published by Marvel Comics in September 1991, features a dark, street-level crime story titled \"Lupe\" (also known as \"Maternity Ward\"). Written by Mike Baron with interior art by Paul Guinan, this Copper Age issue is a standalone narrative that explores Frank Castle's intervention in a particularly grim criminal enterprise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Lupe\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn this issue, the Punisher investigates a kidnapping ring targeting vulnerable mothers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Conflict: Frank Castle battles the titular antagonist, Lupe Gutierrez, a woman who kidnaps mothers and sells their infants on the black market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Mission: The story follows Frank as he tracks the syndicate through Harlem and New York City to dismantle the \"maternity ward\" operation and rescue the kidnapped children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eTheme: Typical for the Mike Baron era, the issue emphasizes street-level grit and Frank's absolute lack of mercy for those who exploit children. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriter: Mike Baron.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePenciler: Paul Guinan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eInkers: Jimmy Palmiotti and Paul Guinan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCover Artists: Mike Harris and Rodney Ramos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47868251668580,"sku":"BM412","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_02_07_23_09_31_226.jpg?v=1770527492","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/the-punisher-52-1991-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}