New York, NY— July 29, 2026 — This past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, writer Benjamin Percy took the stage at the Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing Panel to unveil the second half of “BIG GUNS,” the upcoming four-part crossover between his acclaimed runs on WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL and PUNISHER. Announced last month, “BIG GUNS,” featuring artwork by series artists Geoff Shaw (Wade Wilson: Deadpool) and José Luis Soares (Punisher), kicks off in September. Today, fans can get a special first look at the crossover including the main covers for all four issues, Josemaria Casanovas’ complete four-part connecting cover artwork, and interior pages from the opening chapters!
Across both acclaimed ongoing series, Percy has taken Marvel’s two trigger-happy icons back to their roots with uncompromising, no-holds-barred storytelling, aligning the fates for this dangerous and ultra-violent showdown! “Big Guns” kicks off when Deadpool’s latest mess puts him in the crosshairs of the Punisher. Just as the Merc with a Mouth takes on one of the most high-stakes jobs of his career, Frank Castle seeks to settle the score—igniting a relentless clash of bullets, bloodshed, and mayhem that neither man will walk away from unscathed!
The new covers by Geoff Shaw and David Marquez reveal more deadly players entering the fray including the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe, Bullseye, and the mysterious supervillain pulling the strings, Black Hole. Plus, the rest of Josemaria Casanovas’ four-part connecting variant covers are revealed, giving fans a glimpse at Wade Wilson’s tricked-out new ride—the Merc Mobile—which will serve as his base of operations moving forward.
“We’re halfway through the crossover, but we’re doubling down on the insanity,” Percy promises. “I had ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ in my head from the very beginning, so I needed that third player on the board—and my mind immediately went to Bullseye. His chaotic energy matched the plot and his perfect marksmanship makes him a deadly addition to the ‘Big Guns’ lineup.”
“There are some surprises coming—including a greater understanding of our (glow-up) Black Hole’s powers and a specialty sports car snuck into the undercarriage of the Merc Mobile” he continued. “Thanks for sticking with us.”
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8
TARGET: FRANK CASTLE!
Deadpool’s got a new mission! A new vehicle! And a new… ENEMY? Wait, are we talking about Frank Castle? “BIG GUNS” starts here, as multiple forces converge on the ultimate weapon…but only one can emerge victorious!
PUNISHER #8
TARGET: WADE WILSON!
As the spectacle of the summer rolls on, Frank Castle finds himself at odds with the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, Deadpool! But not all is as it seems, as a mysterious interloper seems to be manipulating circumstances and people alike, setting the duo on a collision course with calamity!
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9
TARGET: BULLSEYE!
Punisher and Deadpool are hunting the same weapon as Black Hole…but what good’s a gun without the greatest marksman of all time to aim it? Sounds like a job for Bullseye!
PUNISHER #9
THE GOOD, THE BAD(POOLS) AND THE MERCS!
Black Hole pulls Deadpool and Punisher into his deadly trap, as the Badpools and Bullseye make their own plays! The chaotic climax to the wildest crossover of the year concludes with a dramatic addition to Frank Castle’s plans going forward (as well as Wade’s fortunes!)
Check out the new artwork and add WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL and PUNISHER to your pull list today!
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8 – “BIG GUNS” PART 1 – 75960621448800811
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621448800841
On Sale 9/2
PUNISHER #8 – “BIG GUNS” PART 2 – 75960621516400811
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621516400831
On Sale 9/9
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9 – “BIG GUNS” PART 3 – 75960621448800911
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621516400921
On Sale 10/14
PUNISHER #9 – “BIG GUNS” PART 4 – 75960621516400911
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621448800921
On Sale 10/28
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