Jon Bernthal is back playing Frank Castle (aka Punisher) on the set of “Daredevil: Born Again,” new set photos from which have the character paired up with Charlie Cox's eponymous hero and soaked in blood. The Disney+ series is now filming in New York City.

Will Marvel pick up Punisher?

The answer to that question now is a firm yes. The Punisher will indeed become part of the MCU canon now that his appearance in the upcoming Born Again series is confirmed and the status of his series being added to the main MCU timeline.

Will Punisher be in Daredevil: Born Again?

Jon Bernthal Returns As The Punisher Alongside Charlie Cox In New 'Daredevil: Born Again' Set Photos. We're getting a first look at Jon Bernthal's return as (a bloody) Frank Castle (aka Punisher) in new set photos of Daredevil: Born Again, the upcoming Marvel/Disney+ series, which is currently filming in New York City.

Is Punisher canon to MCU?

The Defenders Saga is now officially part of the MCU canon, connecting street-level heroes like the Punisher to larger Avengers characters. The Punisher's vigilante work during The Blip sets up a tragic narrative with the return of half the population causing chaos in NYC.

What happened to the Punisher Marvel?

The one-shot Punisher: The Tyger, by Ennis and John Severin, went even further and showed that Castle had lived with murders, deaths and criminals from his childhood. The MAX version of the Punisher ends with the character's death. After killing the Kingpin, Castle dies from his own wounds in issue #21 of PunisherMAX.

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Who is the Punisher's biggest enemy?

In the early years of Punisher's career as a vigilante, his main foe is the Costa crime family, those responsible for the deaths of his innocent wife and children. In particular he targets Billy Russo AKA Jigsaw, who remains one of Frank's longtime foes.

Who is the new Punisher?

Frank Castle is no longer holding claim to the Punisher name, having renounced his war on crime at the end of Jason Aaron and Jesus Saiz's series. In his place, a new character called Joe Garrison is taking up the Punisher mantle.

Do The Avengers exist in The Punisher?

Yes, both are in the same universe, because Luke Cage, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Danny Rand /Iron Fist and other supporting characters acknowledge Avengers and some events from earlier movies, and Punisher made appearances in some of these shows.

Is there a DC version of The Punisher?

16 Beard Hunter Is the Punisher

From his name to his insignia to his constant narration of his mission, Ernest Franklin is a clear parody of Marvel's Frank Castle, aka the deadly vigilante known as the Punisher.

Will Jon Bernthal come back as Punisher?

We now know that Jon Bernthal will officially be returning in the role of Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher.

Who will return for Daredevil: Born Again?

Charlie Cox is ready to return in "Daredevil: Born Again," premiering March 2025 on Disney+. LOS ANGELES -- Daredevil fans rejoice. It's been almost 10 years since the Marvel superhero starred in his own series, and now "Daredevil" is getting a new season.

Will The Punisher be revived?

Jon Bernthal's Punisher is returning to the MCU in Daredevil: Born Again. While this is great, it's a perfect time to forget one part of his story.

Is there going to be any more Punisher?

We haven't seen the last of Frank Castle. Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as The Punisher in Disney+'s Marvel TV series, Daredevil: Born Again. Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio will also return to their iconic roles of Daredevil and Kingpin in the highly-anticipated 18-episode project.

Will there be a Punisher 3?

The narrative trajectory of The Punisher took a jarring turn when Netflix started axing its lineup of Marvel shows. This trend saw the likes of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist shelved.

Will the Punisher be in Secret Wars?

The Punisher Killing Kingpin In Secret Wars Sets Up The MCU's Big Reboot. The function of Secret Wars in the comics will likely be replicated in the MCU. Namely, it will subject the cinematic universe to a "soft reboot" in which some characters die, others remain, and others are even brought back.

How many people has the Punisher killed?

He is in the top 10 anti-hero list though, and fans love him for that! His crusades have taken some truly gruesome turns as he declares bloody wars on crime and comes out on top. With a kill count of around 48,500, it is obvious that The Punisher does not take prisoners.

Do Spider-Man and Punisher meet?

Peter leaves and changes back to Spider-Man, and soon finds himself attacked by the Punisher, who thinks that Spider-Man is a regular crook just like everyone else he kills. The vigilante does not have much of an upper hand against Spider-Man, and the Jackal (who was hiding near the battle) decides to attack him.

Is there a girl Punisher?

Rachel Cole-Alves is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as a vigilante, and ally of the antihero the Punisher. She was created by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto, and first appeared in The Punisher Vol. 9, #1 (August 2011).

What is Punisher's real name?

Frank CastleThe Punisher

Traumatized by horrific events both at home and abroad, Frank Castle becomes The Punisher, using the lethal skills he honed as a Marine to exact violent vengeance on those he deems responsible for the death of his family.

What is Punisher's new power?

Frank Castle's newest superpower makes his targets inhuman, meaning that everyone he's killing is now a faceless threat who is nearly indistinguishable from anyone else, in Marvel's Punisher #10. Punisher #10 comes from Jason Aaron, Jesús Saiz, Paul Azaceta, color artist Matt Hollingsworth and letterer VC's Cory Petit.

Is Thomas Jane going to make another Punisher movie?

While the latter can certainly be expected when any movie is in pre-production, Jane eventually announced he would not be returning for The Punisher 2.

What is Punisher Max?

PunisherMAX is the second comic book ongoing series published under the MAX imprint of Marvel Comics featuring vigilante and anti-hero the Punisher. The series was written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Steve Dillon.