Get ready,Punisherfans, because Frank Castle is coming home, and it’s about to get incredibly violent. He may have been out of the spotlight in the last few years, butMarvel Comics' infamous gun-toting vigilanteis back for a brand-new adventure, this time with a story that’s guaranteed to be one of his bloodiest yet.
The year is almost halfway over, and now Marvel Comics is giving fans a look at what lies ahead in the fall with its latest batch of solicitations. This September, Marvel will be publishingPunisher: Red Band #1by Benjamin Percy (Ghost Rider,Predator vs. Spider-Man) and Julius Ohta (Hellverine: Resurrection,Alien: Icarus). Being published as a Red Band comic, this title is for mature readers only.
Frank Castle is back, but he has no memories, andPunisher is looking for answers on the streets of New York in an adventure sure to be filled with blood and violence.
Punisher is Back in an Adults-Only Red Band Series
It’s Been Years, But Marvel is Bringing Frank Castle Out of Retirement
Frank Castle has been fighting a one-man war on crime for decades, and he’s known all the world over for his relentless dedication to making criminals pay. The Punisher’s crusade went to a whole different level just a few years ago, when Frank joined the secret assassin order, the Hand, later becoming the group’s leader. However,Punisher’s time with the Handcame to an end after he was captured by heroes who feared the power of the Beast that Frank attained. ThePunisher managed to use the last of his power to escape to Weirdworld and hasn’t been seen since.
It’s nice to see Frank Castle, especially since it looked like Marvel Comics was attempting to replace him with Joe Garrison, an ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who briefly starred in a few miniseries as the Maervel Universe’s ‘new’ Punisher. This ‘back to basics’ approach is sure to be welcome among Punisher fans, especially now that Marvel Comics is embracing the Red Band format, which allows creators to feature content unsuitable for its general publications.Marvel is gearing up for a proper return of the Punisher, and that’s going to be welcome among fans who have been patiently waiting to see Frank again.
Punisher: Red Bandis the Return Frank Deserves
Nothing Says Frank Castle is Back Than a Series That Let’s Him Go Wild
Admittedly, the Punisher can be a hard character to work with in the broader Marvel Universe. But with the freedom that comes with Marvel’s Red Band comics, Frank has a space where he can really thrive. Punisher has been gone for a while, and he really needs to get back to his roots, so this kind of comic is absolutely perfect for him. What’s going to happen when the Marvel Universe realizes Castle is back in business? All that’s certain is that criminals are going to want to watch out if thePunisherhas no limits in this new series.
Punisher: Red Band #1is available from Marvel Comics on July 15, 2025.
