The Punisher, portrayed by Frank Castle, returns with lethal intentions.
Marvel's anti-hero, Frank Castle, aka the Punisher, returns to comics with the upcoming miniseries, "Punisher: Red Band". The limited five-issue series comes from writer Benjamin Percy, known for his work on "Wolverine", and artist Julius Ohta, who has previously designed the visuals for "Iron Man".
Frank Castle, the gun-toting vigilante, re-emerges in New York, devoid of memories from his past life, but still adept at meting out justice. The series promises a gritty, violent narrative reflecting the character's dark persona, earnestly deserving the "Red Band" label indicative of graphic content [1][2][4].
With no recollection of his previous life, Frank embarks on a brutal quest for answers, further fueling his propensity for violence. The series develops from this premise, promising a story as intense and bloody as ever [1][2].
The creative duo behind this explosive venture, Percy and Ohta, previously collaborated on the "Hellverine" miniseries, demonstrating their adeptness in delivering dark, action-packed narratives [3][5].
In recent years, Marvel has grappled with determining the appropriate role for Frank Castle within their universe. Some of the challenges were due to his TV series airing close to real-world mass shootings, and at other times, due to the use of his symbol by police departments [3][5]. The upcoming series might address these complexities in some capacity.
"Punisher: Red Band" hits comic shelves on September 10, 2025.
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