Marvel Solicitation Hints Punisher May Lift Mjolnir in Marvel Zombies: War Zone #5
Covers for Marvel Zombies: War Zone #5 suggest the Punisher could wield Thor's hammer against a zombified Thor when the issue releases on January 6, 2027.
Marvel Comics' solicitation for Marvel Zombies: War Zone #5 hints that the Punisher may lift Mjolnir, Thor's hammer, against a zombified Thor, according to Screen Rant. The issue is scheduled for release on January 6, 2027.
The solicitation and covers point to the moment as the series moves toward its fifth installment, though Marvel has not confirmed how the scene will play out in the story.
Background
Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 has already been released and ends with the Punisher encountering Jack O'Lantern, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. In the series, Iron Man erected a dome around New York City to seal in the zombie threat known as the Hunger, which is led by Gorgon, with Kingpin hinted as the true main villain.
Quick answers
When does Marvel Zombies: War Zone #5 release?
The issue is scheduled for release on January 6, 2027.
Will the Punisher actually lift Mjolnir?
Marvel's solicitation and covers hint that he may wield it against a zombified Thor, but the publisher has not confirmed the outcome.