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Poster of Jon Bernthal as Punisher in Daredevil Born Again
As a Major Punisher Fan, I Know How Wrong Brandon Sanderson Is About Marvel's Antiheroes

Author Brandon Sanderson is wrong about Frank Castle being "just a hero"; and some of Marvel's most brutal Punisher storylines explain why.

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Punisher's R-Rated Redesign Just Turned His Symbol Into Literal Nightmare Fuel

Frank Castle's Punisher is suffering his worst fate since the death of his family, as he becomes the mangled prisoner of an old enemy.

Jon Bernthal as the Punisher in the MCU with the Punisher in Marvel Comics
Sci-Fi Writer Brandon Sanderson Accuses Marvel of Forgetting the Meaning of Antihero: "Punisher? Just a Hero at This Point"

Brandon Sanderson recently posted a YouTube Short that offered a unique perspective on the anti-hero trope, arguing they are heroes in disguise.

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Punisher with swords and other weapons and an enlarged red 'Skull' logo behind him.
If You Thought the Punisher Had No Superpowers, You're Totally Wrong

Most fans might think that the Punisher doesn't have any superpowers, but in reality, he has one power that's just as depressing as one would expect.

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Captain America with the Punisher behind him.
Almost 20 Years Later, I'm Starting to Think the Punisher Is the Next Captain America

Punisher and Captain America may seem like polar opposites, but they're actually two sides of the same coin, making Frank Castle the new Steve Rogers.

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Punisher's Logo Is More Controversial Than Ever Before, As Marvel Makes a Shocking Change

The Punisher's symbol, like his ultraviolent methods, have been co-opted by one of Marvel's greatest villains in the worst possible way.

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The Punisher Meets The Wolfman: A Marvel Star Is Ready to Channel Horror In The Lycan

Thomas Jane is best known for playing the Punisher, but he is also a comic book writer, and Comixology is bringing his new series The Lycan to fans.

Wolverine and Punisher stand next to each other.
The Punisher Has Done Some Awful Stuff, But I'll Never Get Over His Bloody Fight With Wolverine

One fight between Wolverine and the Punisher pushed Logan's healing factor to the brink, stretching the limits of brutality in an unforgettable comic.

Comic book art: The Punisher wielding a gun wearing his original costume.
You May Not Agree With the Punisher, But One Dark Scene Converted Most Marvel Haters

The Punisher has had some dark stories throughout the years, but one story in particular took things to a brutal new level.

Collage Image with Jon Bernthal's Punisher on the left with the character's traditional costume and The Punisher's skull logo on the right.
Punisher's Skull Gets a Promising Redesign in Gritty Cosplay

The Punisher skull is an iconic symbol that brings fear to every criminal in New York, and one cosplayer has given it a fantastic new design.

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Live-action Punisher bloody to the left and Space Punisher flying in space to the right
Punisher's Deadliest Arsenal of All Time Gave Him a Lightsaber, His Own Wolverine Claws and the Most Powerful Weapon in Marvel History

Marvel's Punisher is known to cause mayhem and destruction wherever he goes, with a space version of the character having a wild sci-fi-based arsenal.

Comic book art: Deadpool leaps at the Punisher from behind, wielding two swords
Deadpool Defeated the Punisher With 1 Trick He Learned From… A DC Comic?

Deadpool once defeated the Punisher by pulling out an old trick, which he itted he stole from DC legends Denny O'Neil and Denys Cowan.

Comic book art: The Punisher wielding a sniper rifle with Nick Fury in his crosshairs.
Nick Fury Created the Punisher in Huge Lore Change Decades in the Making

Ger Fury #6 reveals how Nick Fury was responsible for Frank Castle's transformation into the Punisher, in one of Marvel's darkest tales yet...

MCU Frank Castle with the Ultimate Universe Punisher behind him.
Marvel NEEDS To Follow Up On Its Ultimate Punisher Tease, & 1 Writer is Perfect For the Job

Marvel Comics' new Ultimate Universe teased the Punisher, and now it's time to create an Ultimate Punisher series, with 1 writer perfect for the job.

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Nick Fury's Most R-Rated Kill of All Time Shows Why He's Marvel's Deadliest Hero (More Than Punisher)

Under Marvel's adults-only MAX imprint, Nick Fury just carried out a horrifying kill that makes even the Punisher look like a traditional superhero.

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Daredevil vs. Punisher Gets Era-Defining New Twist, This Time With No Holding Back

Daredevil and the Punisher have history - and it's not good history. Now their successors are bringing the fight back, and it might be to the death.

Comic book art: The Punisher wielding a sniper rifle with Nick Fury in his crosshairs.
Marvel Officially Introduces Nick Fury's Daughter (By Having Her Targeted by the Punisher)

Marvel Comics just made a huge reveal: Nick Fury has a daughter. That's not all, as it seems she has found herself in the crosshairs of the Punisher.

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Punisher's New Design Is an Uncomfortable Acknowledgement of His Symbol's Real-World Corruption

Art imitates life in the darkest of ways as the new Ultimate Punisher’s logo becomes a symbol for a violent militia in the world of the comics.

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Comic book art: The Punisher with the entire Marvel Universe behind him.
Punisher Origin Change Makes [SPOILER] Responsible for the Lethal Vigilante's Existence

The Punisher's origin is currently changing during his latest Marvel Comics story by Garth Ennis, and those changes make 1 shocking hero responsible.

Comic book art: The Punisher with weapons and a red version of his skull emblem behind him.
"It's Not Important": Celebrated Punisher Writer Says Marvel Can Easily Retire Skull Symbol Without Hurting the Character

There’s been a lot of debate regarding the Punisher’s use of his skull symbol. Now iconic writer Garth Ennis is stepping in to give his two cents.

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