The 2008 Marvel film, Punisher: War Zone was loosely based on the series.

Multiple writers contributed to this series during its three-year run from 1992 to 1995.

[2] The series served mainly as a vehicle for longtime Marvel artist John Romita Jr., who had returned to Marvel after a lengthy hiatus from drawing a monthly title.

The first series was the third different Punisher title published and the second spin-off based on the character.

It was written to complete the story which Rucka did not get to do in the main title due to its cancellation.