Vengeance-seeker Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, gears up for more lethal action.
Gear up for the gritty return of Punisher!
After a brief hiatus, Marvel's infamous anti-hero, the Punisher, is stepping back into the spotlight, this time on the comic book pages. Mark your calendars, as Frank Castle makes his highly anticipated return in the five-issue miniseries, Punisher: Red Band, starting September 10, 2025. Penned by Ben Percy, famous for his work on Wolverine, and Julius Ohta, known for his work on Iron Man, this series promises to push the boundaries of traditional comic book violence.
In a recent statement, Percy expressed his excitement for the project, "Frank Castle is a character I've admired for years, and I've been eager to dive into the world of Punisher for an even longer time. I'm not holding back—this series is going to be gritty, bloody, and as raw as it gets. It's going to be a rollercoaster ride of street-level mayhem."
The last time we saw Frank Castle was back in 2023, when he seized control of the Hand ninja cult, discovered his wife was alive, seeking a divorce, and was transported to Weirdworld. This new series finds Frank back in New York with no recollection of his past life but still equipped with his deadly arsenal. With his signature brand of violence, expect the body count to rise.
When comparing this rendition to its TV counterpart, it's evident that Frank is poised for another round of bloodshed. The "Red Band" label attached to the series indicates that it will contain more explicit content than usual, cementing its place as a must-read for fans seeking a darker, more extreme take on the Punisher.
In the past, Marvel has grappled with how to handle the Punisher, with factors such as ongoing gun violence controversies and law enforcement misUSE of his symbol causing obstacles. However, it seems that Percy & Ohta's Punisher: Red Band is prepared to confront these real-world struggles within the confines of the comic book universe.
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