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Phoenix Comic Con -- anyone attending?
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A man who was heavily armed when he was arrested at Phoenix Comicon on Thursday told police he was "The Punisher" and planned to kill bad police officers and a performer who was scheduled to be at the event, court records show.

Newly released records outline the arsenal Mathew Sterling had been carrying when he was arrested: two 45-caliber handguns, a .454-caliber handgun, and a 12-gauge shotgun, all fully loaded; a combat knife; pepper spray; and throwing stars. 

A judge has set a cash bond of $1 million for Sterling's release from jail.

The 29-year-old Mesa man is facing charges including attempted murder, three counts of aggravated assault, wearing body armor during the commission of a felony, resisting arrest, and carrying a weapon in a prohibited place, according to a Phoenix police statement. 

Police say in court records he was targeting Jason David Frank, an actor and mixed martial artist who is best known for his role as the original green Power Ranger.

Police said Sterling "set a calendar reminder in his phone to alert him to kill the victi

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