Recall now the earlier days of the Marvel Universe, when battle lines were still being drawn and Frank Castle and Spider-Man were that much earlier in their crimefighting careers!

Younger, leaner and meaner, THE PUNISHER intends to rid the city's streets of the criminal element! But when Frank's lethal sensibilities clash with SPIDER-MAN's sense of responsibility, the stage is set for an explosive confrontation that will set the tone of their relationship for years to come!