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Frank Castle returns in ‘Punisher: Red Band’21752

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Frank Castle returns in ‘Punisher: Red Band’ #1




New York, NY— May 23, 2025 — Frank Castle’s brutal war on crime is reignited this September in PUNISHER: RED BAND! The five-issue limited series will be by writer Benjamin Percy and artist Julius Otha, currently delivering twisted horror together in Hellverine. Polybagged for explicit content, the Red Band series promises to be the most violent in Punisher history, as Frank Castle–freshly resurrected and back in his classic costume—is allowed to fully unleash his brutal brand of justice on the criminal underworld.

Reread and reload, True Believers – Frank Castle is BACK. With no memories, a full clip and a thirst for wrathful vengeance, his violent search for answers could only be chronicled in a Red Band series! Bullets will fly, blood will flow, and the citizens and criminals of New York City alike will fear the name THE PUNISHER!

“Frank Castle—that dark-hearted, vengeance machine, that monster who fights monsters—is one of my all-time favorite characters, and Punisher is a series I’ve been gunning to write for a long, long time,” Percy shared. “Not only is Frank back in black, but this is a Red Band book. You know what that means. I’m going to lean in fully and push the very limits of my favorite genre: hairy psychopaths. This is going to be as gritty and bloody as it gets. Street-level mayhem awaits you. And Julius Ohta—who I collaborated with previously on Hellverine—is bringing all the blood and fire and rage to the page with his beautiful, terrifying art.”

Check out covers by Marco Checchetto and E.M. Gist along with a Hidden Gem cover by industry legend Mark Zeck. Plus, get your first look at Punisher’s new chapter with a lettered preview. Stay tuned for more news and preorder PUNISHER: RED BAND #1 at your local comic shop toda

PUNISHER: RED BAND #1 (OF 5)

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY

Art by JULIUS OHTA

Cover by MARCO CHECCHETTO

Variant Cover by E.M. GIST

Hidden Gem Variant Cover by MIKE ZECK

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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
There's a preview in the link. Looks promising, like what the Punisher should be.
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We should have the forum rate our packages. HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user
AAAAAaaaaawwww shiiiiiiiiiit!
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I'd like to say I still turned out alright, but that would be a lie. flanders private msg quote post Address this user
When did they get rid of that eyesore of a punisher logo and revert to the superior one?
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Collector grapeape private msg quote post Address this user
💀
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Not trying to be an ass since February 12, 2020. HulkSmash private msg quote post Address this user
They told us The Punisher is ending because it doesn’t support moral ideals in today’s society. Now they bring a limited series? End it or don’t.
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Beaten by boat oars Studley_Dudley private msg quote post Address this user
Because it's about money not some faux stance on morality.
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Collector grapeape private msg quote post Address this user
They lied. The Punisher as we knew him should never have been canceled.
Mike Zeck! Julian Ohta!! I'm down to try it. 💀
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I'm waiting.... (tapping fingers).
Splotches is gettin old!
Nuffsaid111 private msg quote post Address this user
The Times they are a changin'
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We should have the forum rate our packages. HeinzDad private msg quote post Address this user
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Originally Posted by HulkSmash
They told us The Punisher is ending because it doesn’t support moral ideals in today’s society. Now they bring a limited series? End it or don’t.
The current run of Daredevil on Disney is addressing what you speak of.
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If the viagra is working you should be well over a 9.8. xkonk private msg quote post Address this user
When did Frank die? Last I saw he disappeared off to Weirdworld. Maybe they mean 'resurrected' metaphorically.
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I wouldn't read too much into the semantics of the press release. I'm hoping it isn't a dog shit series. Frank also died back in the late 90s/early 00s. We would all do well to forget Frank's avenging angel phase.
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Moderators handing out titles: Boom. Roasted. Hcanes private msg quote post Address this user
Excited about this news. It’s been a while since Punisher was done right.
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