Overview
- Marvel announced the crossover on June 16, 2026, confirming a four‑part saga titled "Big Guns" that will run across Benjamin Percy’s Wade Wilson: Deadpool and Punisher series beginning in September.
- The first two chapters are scheduled to go on sale with Wade Wilson: Deadpool #8 on September 2 and Punisher #8 on September 9, with the remaining two issues set for October release.
- Percy, who currently writes both solo books, is the solo writer on the event and has teased new set pieces including a Merc‑mobile and a new weapon he says will "change the 616 forever."
- Artists and covers are named in Marvel’s solicit: Geoff Shaw handles art and cover duties on Wade Wilson: Deadpool #8, José Luis Soares draws Punisher #8, and connecting variants include work by David Marquez and Josemaria Casanovas.
- Marvel’s description frames the clash as triggered by Deadpool’s latest mess drawing Frank Castle’s ire while a mysterious interloper manipulates events, making the story both a violent rematch and a plot with wider consequences for readers to watch.