In Punisher: Soviet #1, Frank Castle is hunting a Russian mob boss in New York when he discovers that someone else has gotten to his target first. The issue sets up a mystery for the Punisher as he investigates who is efficiently and brutally killing off the Russian mafia. His own "work" has been done by someone else with similar methods, which forces him to go into detective mode to find the mysterious "new player".
Key plot points of the first issue include:
A new player in town: Frank discovers that a dozen Russian mobsters have been executed in a manner that's nearly identical to his own tactics, but he wasn't the one who pulled the trigger.
The hunt for a rival: Frank is put in an unfamiliar position and must find the person behind the killings. He realizes that this person is also an expert soldier, based on their precise methods.
A historical connection: The story hints at a shared history with the Russian military, and the plot eventually unfolds to reveal a connection to the Soviet-Afghan War.
The issue sets the stage for a dramatic showdown and an eventual team-up between the Punisher and his Russian counterpart, Valery Stepanovich.
In Punisher: Soviet #1, Frank Castle is hunting a Russian mob boss in New York when he discovers that someone else has gotten to his target first. The issue sets up a mystery for the Punisher as he investigates who is efficiently and brutally killing off the Russian mafia. His own "work" has been done by someone else with similar methods, which forces him to go into detective mode to find the mysterious "new player".
Key plot points of the first issue include:
A new player in town: Frank discovers that a dozen Russian mobsters have been executed in a manner that's nearly identical to his own tactics, but he wasn't the one who pulled the trigger.
The hunt for a rival: Frank is put in an unfamiliar position and must find the person behind the killings. He realizes that this person is also an expert soldier, based on their precise methods.
A historical connection: The story hints at a shared history with the Russian military, and the plot eventually unfolds to reveal a connection to the Soviet-Afghan War.
The issue sets the stage for a dramatic showdown and an eventual team-up between the Punisher and his Russian counterpart, Valery Stepanovich.
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