The Punisher 1987 #4 - back issue - $4.00

The Punisher has Microchip provide him with a false background so he can infiltrate the Church of the Saved, a cult headed by enigmatic and magnetic leader, Reverend Sammy Smith. When the Punisher is sent out with Smith's men to take incriminating evidence from a crazed reporter, Punisher is shot in the chest and comes close to dying. Reverend Smith uses mysterious powers to heal Frank. The Punisher obtains the videotape that Smith was after and discovers that it contains evidence that the good reverend is a coldblooded murderer.

Bulletins announces that Jim Shooter is stepping down as editor-in-chief and Tom DeFalco will be his replacement.

• The Rev - Although later comics firmly established Microchip's name as Linus Leiberman, in this, his first appearance, his name is given as Lowell Bartholomew Ori; The story also states that Microchip has been working with the Punisher for 10 years as of the events of this issue.
• - Letters from: H. Hedley, C. Carl DuBois, Dante Rudnik, John Speer Voskamp, Bill Craig, and Don Kelly. Next issue box.
• Sure Shot Savings! - Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.
• - Announcement; Pro File (Mark Gruenwald); Checklist. On inside back cover.