Chad Burdette
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.
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Announced last month, “BIG GUNS,” featuring artwork by series artists Geoff Shaw (Wade Wilson: Deadpool) and José Luis Soares (Punisher), kicks off in September.
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!
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“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!
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!
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 give fans a glimpse at Wade Wilson’s tricked-out new ride—the Merc Mobile—which will serve as his base of operations moving forward.
Percy promised about the crossover:
“We’re halfway through the crossover, but we’re doubling down on the insanity. 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.
“Thanks for sticking with us.”
On Sale September 2, 2026
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8 – “BIG GUNS” PART 1
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8 – “BIG GUNS” PART 1
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!
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
- Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
- Crossover Logo Variant Cover
On Sale September 9, 2026
PUNISHER #8 – “BIG GUNS” PART 2
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!
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
- Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
- Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
- Crossover Logo Variant Cover
On Sale October 14, 2026
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9 – “BIG GUNS” PART 3
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!
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
- Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
On Sale October 28, 2026
PUNISHER #9 – “BIG GUNS” PART 4
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!)
- Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
- Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
- Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
- Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS
