Punisher Returns: Frank Castle Prepared to Resume Bloody Vengeance
In September 2025, Marvel Comics will reintroduce their infamous antihero, the Punisher, in a new five-issue miniseries titled "Punisher: Red Band." This hard-hitting series, authored by Ben Percy, known for his work on "Wolverine," and Julius Ohta, who has contributed to "Iron Man," promises a gritty and violent return for the gun-slinging vigilante.
The last appearance of Frank Castle, the Punisher, was in 2023, where he led the Hand ninja cult, discovered his wife was alive and wished to divorce him, and ventured to Weirdworld. Now, Frank emerges in New York, bereft of memories from his past life, but retaining his lethal prowess. Prepare for more bloodshed, as this Frank is set to engage in a spree of violence.
As a nod to the explicit content, the series carries a "Red Band" label, denoting a high level of graphic violence and mature themes. Percy shares his excitement in penning this project, stating, "I'm fully immersing myself in this character, pushing the boundaries of my favorite genre — hairy psychopaths. Expect street-level mayhem."
The Punisher has often elicited uncertainty from Marvel regarding his representation. Factors such as his Netflix series airing near mass shootings and the adoption of his symbol by law enforcement have posed challenges. "Daredevil: Born Again" addressed the latter issue in its first season, as Frank eliminates Punisher-branded police officers and denounces their misuse of his symbol.
Stay tuned for the debut of the "Punisher: Red Band" series, hitting comic stores on September 10, 2025.
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