The Punisher, a Marvel Comics character, was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129.
First film adaptation of The Punisher starring Dolph Lundgren was released, marking the character's entry into live-action cinema.
A new live-action film titled The Punisher starring Thomas Jane was released, gaining wider recognition for the character.
The Punisher Netflix series premiered, introducing the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's television segment with Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle.
Netflix canceled The Punisher series after two seasons as part of its evolving relationship with Marvel Television and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Frank Castle's wife and children are murdered during a mob hit gone wrong, leading him to become The Punisher.
After the loss of his family, Frank Castle dons the skull emblem and begins his war on crime as The Punisher.
The Punisher wages an all-out war against the New York Mafia, dismantling multiple crime families.
Frank teams up with David Lieberman, aka Micro, a former NSA analyst, to fight against larger criminal organizations.
The Punisher exposes a network of corrupt police officers who are working with organized crime.
Frank Castle faces off against his former friend Billy Russo, who becomes the villain Jigsaw.
Billy Russo leads an assault on Frank Castle's safehouse, attempting to eliminate The Punisher.
Frank Castle and Matt Murdock team up to take down a dangerous criminal syndicate in Hell’s Kitchen.
The Punisher is captured by law enforcement and imprisoned, but continues his fight from behind bars.
Frank Castle escapes prison and intensifies his crusade against organized crime in New York City.
