scans_daily: The Punisher Meets Archie

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@ 2010-08-12 04:00 pm UTC

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char: archie andrews, char: betty cooper, char: jughead jones, char: microchip/linus lieberman, char: punisher/frank castle, char: veronica lodge, creator: john buscema, creator: sal buscema, creator: stan goldberg, title: archie comics, title: punisher

The Punisher Meets Archie

Disclaimer: This was a double-sized issue with no ads--48 pages. Therefore, I'm posting 16.

This came out during the 90s when the Punisher was big. As a joke, Marvel and Archie Comics talked about doing a crossover between the Punisher and Archie, but eventually it was taken seriously enough to actually make it a reality.

The Punisher is pursuing his latest quarry, who manages to elude him.

Veronica has an idea, to bring Melvin to the dance to get back at Archie for messing up an earlier date.

Meanwhile, the Punisher has made it to Riverdale...

Some strange men in suits arrive, claiming to be federal agents (but are in fact hitmen after "Red"), and whisk away Archie and Jughead.

Archie and Jughead escape, and Punisher discovers that the hitmen have found out "Red" is at the high school dance. When "Red" sees the Punisher at the dance, he kidnaps Veronica. Meanwhile, the hitmen once again mistake Archie for "Red" and attack.

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	no subject icon_uk 2010-08-12 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	If this is what a third of the story is like, what on EARTH must the rest of it have been like? (Reply to this)

	no subject stig 2010-08-12 09:02 pm UTC (link)
	The codename Melvin makes me realise his similiraity to a certain Mr Neuman... (Reply to this) (Thread) (Hide 1 comment) (Show 1 comment)

	no subject sherkahn 2010-08-12 09:09 pm UTC (link)
	All this time... I MISSED the connection! (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject espanolbot 2010-08-12 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	Four days later, the frozen corpse of Melvin lands on top of Archie's car, making him finally get an upgrade. (Reply to this)

	no subject benicio127 2010-08-12 09:22 pm UTC (link)
	Bwhaha this is so cracktastic! It's hard to pin down just one favourite moment.... (Reply to this)

	no subject sunaya 2010-08-12 09:55 pm UTC (link)
	I can't thank you enough for posting this. I was staring at the scans in shock and awe up until the part where we read "Archie's War Journal", upon which I burst out laughing and can barely stop, even now. Bwah! (Reply to this)

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thokstar
2010-08-12 10:01 pm UTC (link)

Stuff you may not notice

1. There are a lot of throw away references to Archie characters. You can see Sonic and the Shield, for example.

2. The references to Gotham are, of course, a reference to a Batman/Punisher crossover that was published shortly after this one.

3. All of the Punisher stuff is drawn by one artist. All of the Archie stuff is drawn by a different artist. Even if Archie stuff and Punisher stuff is in the same panel.

Also, it's 2010 and I want my ~~flying car~~ Wolverine/Jughead crossover.

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	no subject espanolbot 2010-08-12 10:06 pm UTC (link)
	Hm, has there ever been a Punisher vs. Predator crossover? (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject jlroberson 2010-08-12 11:36 pm UTC (link)
	Don't forget "Montana" Bob. A reference to Archie's creator. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Montana (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject philippos42 2010-08-12 11:45 pm UTC (link)
	I noticed the Shield balloon, of course, but is Sonic in these scans? (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 1 comment) (Show 1 comment)

	no subject cyberghostface 2010-08-13 12:01 am UTC (link)
	Yeah, first panel of the balloon page. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	Wow, this was wonderful! roguefankc 2010-08-12 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	I never thought this could work, but it does! =) And first Aunt May, and now Ms. Grundy? Punisher has a way with the old ladies. XD (Reply to this) (Thread) (Hide 3 comments) (Show 3 comments)

	Re: Wow, this was wonderful! ulf_boehnke 2010-08-13 09:02 am UTC (link)
	The Punisher and Aunt May? When did that happen? (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 2 comments) (Show 2 comments)

Re: Wow, this was wonderful!

roguefankc
2010-08-13 03:03 pm UTC (link)

There were scans in the old scans_daily community from a Spider-Man comic in the 80s/90s.

IIRC...

Aunt May and MJ are shopping at the mall when gunmen break in and hold the shoppers (including them) hostage. Punisher breaks in and shoots, and Aunt May distracts the men by faking a heart attack, allowing Punisher to have the advantage of surprise.

When the police come, Aunt May (still faking the heart attack and with Punisher holding her) tells Punisher to go before he gets caught and thanks him for saving their lives.

Not entirely sure if this was the exact circumstance, but I'm pretty sure the gist is correct.

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	Re: Wow, this was wonderful! ulf_boehnke 2010-08-13 08:42 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks! (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject recognitions 2010-08-13 01:03 am UTC (link)
	Aha yeah Punisher's rationale for keeping Archie around makes no sense. What problems could Archie possibly provide for him? It would make more sense if he said he was keeping Archie close for his own protection, in case someone else mistook him for Melvin and tried to take a hit out on him. (Reply to this) (Thread) (Hide 3 comments) (Show 3 comments)

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psychopathicus_rex
2010-08-13 04:41 am UTC (link)

If there are two lookalikes running around, there's always the possibility that he'll nab the wrong one, giving the other one time to give him the slip. Hence, as long as he's got Archie hanging around and in plain view, he can concentrate on going after the real bad guy, without having to worry about cases of mistaken identity.

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	no subject lbd_nytetrayn 2010-08-13 07:14 am UTC (link)
	That, and let's face it-- good intent or not, Archie's not quite the kind of x-factor you want running around unattended, as evidenced by the way he inadvertently foiled Melvin. --LBD "Nytetrayn" (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent) (Thread) (Hide 1 comment) (Show 1 comment)

	no subject psychopathicus_rex 2010-08-13 08:00 am UTC (link)
	Exactly - Archie and most of his friends are forces of chaos even in a relatively innocent place such as Riverdale. They'd wreak merry hell when put in a darker, grittier context. (Reply to this) (Thread from start) (Parent)

	no subject lbd_nytetrayn 2010-08-13 07:15 am UTC (link)
	...I guess they were told "yes." Too bad, I always rather liked this one. Alas... Thanks for posting it, though! I should really get my own copy someday. --LBD "Nytetrayn" (Reply to this)

	no subject cypherfdp 2010-08-13 08:25 am UTC (link)
	The typical American Teenager Intensly loyal to his parents, his school, and his community AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA (Reply to this)

	no subject morgana006 2010-08-13 12:25 pm UTC (link)
	I wonder what Jughead's mutant ability is. The ability to see better with his eyes closed? Ability to eat a ton and never gain weight? But those don't seem very dangerous... (Reply to this)

	no subject thatnickguy 2010-08-14 03:16 am UTC (link)
	I had the chance to buy this off one of the magazine racks when I was a young lad. To this day, I regret it. It's goddamn ellusive, now. Really wish I could get a copy. (Reply to this)

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