Marvel announces new Punisher (and it’s a shocker)
By Mark Lynch
Frank Castle will return as the Punisher again
This writer hopes Frank Castle doesn’t return as The Punisher for a while; but it will happen at some point. Having Frank not kill will display how skilled he is. He’ll have to be more creative and that’s something that’s never been a problem for him. He’s always been the kind of character that’s been able to MacGyver himself out of situations. Plus, he’s been the Punisher for a while. Maybe this is a much-needed evolution. Even Wolverine doesn’t slaughter people like he used to.
It may not be in the main continuity, but Frank Castle will become the Punisher again in comics. Besides being a popular character, Jon Bernthal is returning as The Punisher in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Daredevil: Born Again. Keeping the character away from comics when the character is returning in live-action would be a mistake. In fact, his return will probably coincide with the Disney Plus show.
For now, Joe Garrison is The Punisher. This writer suggests giving him a chance before judging the character, the creative team, and the series. Who knows, maybe Joe will be an improvement to the character. It’s happened before with other heroes and villains. Why not with here?
Punisher No. 1 is scheduled to be published on November 8, 2023. Stay tuned to Bam Smack Pow for more news on Marvel Comics’ Punisher as it’s released.
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What are your thoughts on the new Punisher? Is the change a good idea?