Vigilante Frank Castle, Renowned for Violence, Returns as The Punisher in Latest Installment
Let's Get the Bloody Fun Started Again:
Marvel's infamous tough guy, Frank Castle, the Punisher, is back on the comic book scene, baby!
Strap in, because the gun-slinging anti-hero is gracing the pages of a new five-issue miniseries, Punisher: Red Band. This blood-soaked brainchild is brought to you by the talented duo of Ben Percy (Wolverine) and Julius Ohta (Iron Man). Remember the last time ol' Frank was around? That was back in 2023 when he took over the Hand ninja cult, found his wife was not only alive but wanted a divorce, and got shipped off to Weirdworld. Well, in this new comic, Frank is back in New York, battlin' and killin' with the best of 'em, regardless of whether he remembers his past life or not.
As for the nitty-gritty, Percy's take on the Punisher is gonna be as gut-wrenching and messy as you'd expect from the guy who gave us "hairy psychopaths". The man is itching to write this series and has promised "street-level mayhem" that'll leave you covered in digital ink.
Now, Marvel's been a bit wary about what to do with Frank, thanks to his Netflix series and the timing of a heavily armed vigilante in the wake of mass shootings, as well as cops hijacking his symbol for their cars[6]. But at least in comics, we get to see Frank take those Punisher cops down a peg or two. Remember Daredevil: Born Again? That show had Frank offing a whole gang of Punisher cops and telling them they were a bunch of bustards[7].
So, buckle up, because Punisher: Red Band hits the stands on September 10. Get ready for a smackdown of violence, vengeance, and all the Punisher-style chaos you can handle. As Percy says, this is gonna be as "gritty and bloody as it gets."
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Behind the Curtains:The creative team behind Punisher: Red Band, known for their work on Hellverine, is bringing a brutal and bloody narrative to life, promising a visceral feast for Punisher enthusiasts[1].
- Key Plot Points:
- Frank's Return: After a stint away, Frank Castle returns as the Punisher[8].
- Violent Crusade: Frank's mission is characterized by intense violence and a relentless hunt for vengeance, staying true to the character's dark roots[1].
- Red Band Revolution: The series leverages explicit, mature content, earning its Red Band designation[9].
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- The upcoming five-issue miniseries, Punisher: Red Band, is set to deliver a gruesome and intense reading experience for fans of violence and vengeance, in keeping with Frank Castle's dark roots as the Punisher.
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