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Punisher vs. Spider-Man #1 Whilce Portacio Variant – Marvel Comics
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Punisher vs. Spider-Man #1 – Whilce Portacio Variant
Publisher: Marvel Comics | Series: Punisher vs. Spider-Man | Issue: #1 | Cover: Whilce Portacio Variant | Rating: T+ | UPC: 75960621549200121 | On Sale: July 15, 2026 | MSP: $4.99
Comics legend Whilce Portacio brings his iconic, powerhouse style to this variant cover for Punisher vs. Spider-Man #1 — a pairing that feels tailor-made for one of the architects of the 90s Marvel aesthetic. Portacio's kinetic, detail-rich linework and commanding character presence make this variant an instant nostalgia hit for longtime Marvel fans and a genuine collector's piece for anyone who knows what his name on a cover means.
Issue Highlights
- Series: Punisher vs. Spider-Man
- Issue Number: #1
- Cover: Whilce Portacio Variant
- Writer: Dan Abnett
- Artist: Matteo Della Fonte
- Cover Artist: Whilce Portacio
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Imprint: Marvel Universe
- Rating: T+
- FOC Date: June 1, 2026
- Available in Stores From Publisher: July 15, 2026
- Format: Single Issue / Comic Book | 32 Pages
- Dimensions: 6.63” W x 10.14” H x 0.05” D
- UPC: 75960621549200121
- Sales Rights: World
- MSP / Cover Price: $4.99
A Marvel Legend Returns
Whilce Portacio is one of the founding members of Image Comics and a defining artist of Marvel's early 90s golden era — his runs on Uncanny X-Men and X-Factor helped shape the visual language of superhero comics for an entire generation. Seeing his work on a Punisher/Spider-Man cover in 2026 is a genuine event for collectors who grew up with his art, and a perfect introduction for newer readers discovering his legacy for the first time.
🔦 Fun Fact: Whilce Portacio was one of the seven founding artists of Image Comics in 1992 — alongside Jim Lee, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, and Jim Valentino. That group's departure from Marvel is still considered one of the most seismic events in comics industry history.
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