Marvel has shared new details about Frank Castle’s return to comics with the launch of a fresh Punisher series. Alongside the announcement, the publisher revealed the character’s updated look as the next chapter of his story begins.
Marvel’s new Punisher comic issue goes on sale
Marvel Comics has released Punisher #1, launching a new ongoing series focused on Frank Castle. The publisher stated, “Frank Castle is back in an all-new series!” and added, “Pick up ‘Punisher’ #1 by Benjamin Percy, José Luis Soares, Oren Junior, and Frank D’Armata, on sale now.” The creative team includes writer Benjamin Percy and artist José Luis Soares.
The series continues from the Punisher: Red Band storyline and follows Castle after freeing himself from Wilson Fisk’s control. During that arc, Fisk implanted a device in Castle’s head that removed his free will and memories, effectively turning him into a controlled weapon. Castle ultimately removed the implant himself in an act of defiance.
In the opening issue, Castle confronts the consequences of his decision directly. He suffers severe, debilitating head pain, collapses in the street, and his body effectively turns against him. The narrative confirms that removing the device caused lasting physical damage that now limits his ability to operate.
The story also reintroduces Billy Russo, known as Jigsaw, who survived a prior impalement through the neck. After Castle removed Kingpin and Tombstone from power, Jigsaw steps in to fill the vacuum in New York’s organized crime. The final pages show that Jigsaw plans to kill Castle to secure his rise.
Punisher #1 is currently available from Marvel Comics.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.
