Painkiller Jane

    (Event, 1997-1998)
™ and ©1997 Quesada and Palmiotti

A supercop story with a human touch, Painkiller Jane tells the story of police officer Jane Vasko, killed by mob violence, and brought back through “some weird voodoo” as the nearly indestructible scourge of the underworld, Painkiller Jane. Ironically, Jane’s invincibility leaves her emotionally hollow and in intense psychic suffering—almost suicidal sometimes. Her inner conflicts and turmoil add an overlay of drama and humanity to her grim quest for vengeance and justice.

The multilayered story of Painkiller Jane was launched by creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti, but deftly developed by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Art by Rick Leonardi and Palmiotti and a beautiful full-color treatment make Painkiller Jane one of the standout independent titles of the mid-1990s.
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Painkiller Jane #0

November, 1998
Cover Price: $3.95
2 copies available from $3.25 		Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian AugustynAmanda Conner
Painkiller Jane #0 Variation A

November, 1998
Cover Price: $3.95
2 copies available from $3.99 		Nelson painted Cover A by Nelson; Origin of Painkiller Jane Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian AugustynAmanda Conner
Painkiller Jane #1

June, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
7 copies available from $4.99 		Joe Quesada wraparound cover by Joe Quesada; Seated facing forward and shooting Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #1 Variation A

June, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $2.98 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #1 American Entertainment Edition


Cover Price: $2.95
1 copy available for $9.99 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #2

July, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
4 copies available from $1.75 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #2 Variation A

July, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
8 copies available from $1.50 		Cover A by Joe Quesada; Jane running Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #3

August, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
9 copies available from $1.50 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #3 Variation A

August, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
6 copies available from $1.75 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidRick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #4

September, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
8 copies available from $1.75 		Brian Augustyn, Mark WaidJoe Quesada, Rick Leonardi
Painkiller Jane #4 Variation A

September, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $1.75 		Mark Waid, Brian AugustynRick Leonardi, Jimmy Palmiotti
Painkiller Jane #5

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
3 copies available from $1.75 		Mark Waid, Brian AugustynRick Leonardi, Jimmy Palmiotti, Eric Battle
Painkiller Jane #5 Variation A

October, 1997
Cover Price: $2.95
2 copies available from $7.00 		Mark Waid, Brian AugustynRick Leonardi, Jimmy Palmiotti, Eric Battle