Vigilante criminal Frank Castle, also known as "The Punisher," returns to his lethal crusade of eliminating crime-associated wrongdoers.
In September 2025, Marvel's relentless antihero, The Punisher, returns to the comic book realm. Titled "Punisher: Red Band," the five-issue miniseries is a collaboration between writer Ben Percy, known for his work on "Wolverine," and artist Julius Ohta, famous for his work on "Iron Man."
This latest story finds Frank Castle, The Punisher, in New York City without any memories of his past. Despite this, his skill for lethal retribution remains unparalleled, and he intends to use it. The series, like its television counterpart, will delve into bloody exploits, warranting the “Red Band” label for its explicit content and mature themes.
As described by Percy, "Punisher" serves as a long-awaited opportunity to delve into the grim and gritty world of "hairy psychopaths." He promises that the series will be as brutal as it gets, with "street-level mayhem" in abundance.
Marvel has had its share of uncertainty regarding Frank Castle's portrayal in the past. The character's Netflix series, airing during periods close to mass shootings, and the co-opting of his symbol by law enforcement have presented challenges. This new series, however, promises to revisit those themes, with Frank Castle killing a group of Punisher-branded police officers in the first season of "Daredevil: Born Again."
readers can anticipate Frank Castle's latest exploits when "Punisher: Red Band" hits shelves on September 10. For more news on upcoming releases from Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, the DC Universe, and Doctor Who, visit io9.
Fans of entertainment, especially those following movies-and-tv, are in for a treat as io9 announces the upcoming "Punisher: Red Band" miniseries. This highly-anticipated collaboration between Ben Percy and Julius Ohta promises a gritty and graphic return of Marvel's The Punisher. In a future marked by technology, expect this series to delve deeper into the violent exploits and mature themes associated with this relentless antihero. Gizmodo readers will also find coverage on this thrilling comic book release.
