"You know, it's kind of a waste of time to create new characters for The Punisher's books. If they're Frank's enemies, they get shot dead after an appearance or two. If they're Frank's friends, they get shot dead after an appearance or two.
— Marvel Year in Review 1993
The King of the Vampires: [about his newest victim] Friend of yours?
John Constantine: Must be. He's dead.
—Hellblazer: Rough Trade