The Punisher

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A relentless force against crime, Frank Castle transforms his grief into unyielding vengeance, wielding his own justice without mercy. His skull-emblazoned armor and arsenal epitomize fear for criminals, embodying sheer willpower and tactical genius.

The Punisher Trivia

What year did The Punisher make his first appearance in comic books? (Hard)
#1: 1969
#2: 1974
#3: 1982
#4: 1990
What is the real name of The Punisher? (Medium)
#1: Frank Castle
#2: Billy Russo
#3: Matt Murdock
#4: Johnny Blaze
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The Punisher Fun Facts

The Punisher's iconic skull logo was inspired by a Viet Cong sniper symbol Frank Castle saw during his military service.
The Punisher once became the cosmic-powered Franken-Castle after being resurrected by the monster-hunting Legion of Monsters.

The Punisher Polls

Who is the best Punisher actor?
Jon Bernthal
Thomas Jane
Ray Stevenson
Dolph Lundgren
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Favorite Punisher story arc
Welcome Back, Frank
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

creation
February 1974

Creation of The Punisher

The Punisher was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #129.

publication
January 1986

First Solo Series Launch

The Punisher received his first ongoing solo comic book series, marking his rise as a prominent character in Marvel Comics.

casting
November 2015

Jon Bernthal Cast as The Punisher in Marvel's Daredevil

Actor Jon Bernthal was cast as Frank Castle/The Punisher in the Netflix series Daredevil, portraying a darker and more complex version of the character.

media_adaptation
November 17, 2017

The Punisher Spin-Off Netflix Series Premieres

The Punisher received his own Netflix series, expanding his story and character development in a live-action television format.

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