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- ↑ Rovin, Jeff (1987). The Encyclopedia of Super-Villains . New York: Facts on File. p. 214. ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.
- ↑ Thor #328 (February 1983)
- ↑ Thor #358 (August 1985)
- ↑ Punisher Vol. 7 #5
- ↑ http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/preview2.php?image=previews/marvelcomics/punisher/villains/PunisherVillains-10.jpg
- ↑ Punisher Vol. 7 #8
- ↑ Punisher Vol. 7 #9
- ↑ Venom #17
