The Punisher Annual # 1 2016 NM

The Punisher Annual # 1 (2016), published on October 26, 2016, is a Halloween-themed one-shot that marked the return of the character's legendary co-creator, Gerry Conway, to the series. The story is a gritty, self-contained tale that contrasts the fictional "ghouls" of Halloween with the real-world monsters Frank Castle hunts. 

The Little House

Set on Halloween night in Detroit, the story follows a local police officer, Mamdouh Kairouz, as his path intersects with the Punisher's. 

• The Mission: Frank is hunting a group of white supremacists who have kidnapped a group of children trick-or-treating.
• The Conflict: While Frank uses his typical lethal methods to eliminate the gang, the story focuses heavily on the moral dilemma of the police officer, who struggles with whether he should arrest Frank or allow him to complete his violent work.
• The Climax: The Punisher eventually tracks the leader, Nicky Lowenstein, to a suburban home where he has taken hostages. The story concludes with a tense standoff that tests the officer's personal and professional resolve. 

• Writer: Gerry Conway, the original creator of the Punisher.
• Artist: Felix Ruiz, whose "gritty and dirty" style was praised for bringing the dark setting to life.
• Colorist: Lee Loughridge.
• Cover Artist: Rahzzah provided the iconic main cover.