Who is the real life Punisher?

Frank Castle loved war so much it was like he had always been training to be the Punisher. Frank Castle did three tours of duty during the Vietnam War and it rendered him a changed man (later versions of the story, including the version we see on Netflix, now place him in Afghanistan).
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Is the Punisher a real person?

The Punisher (Francis "Frank" Castle, born Castiglione) is a fictional antihero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Gerry Conway and artists John Romita Sr. and Ross Andru.
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What is the true name of the Punisher?

The Punisher (Frank Castle) | Characters | Marvel.
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Is Punisher a serial killer?

Yes, Marvel fans, it's official whether you want to admit it or not: The Punisher is the most notorious serial killer still walking the streets of Marvel's comic book universe. Created by Gerry Conway and John Romita Sr. back in 1974, the Punisher was originally introduced as a Spider-Man villain.
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Who is the Punisher God?

The Punisher Has Become the Cosmic God of Death, Thanks to [SPOILER] A version of the Punisher just became one of the most powerful beings in the entire Marvel multiverse thanks to an iconic Marvel weapon.
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Is Punisher a hero or villain?

The Punisher (real name Frank Castle, Sr.) is a violent vigilante from Marvel comics and varies from being a dark anti-hero to being an outright protagonist villain depending on the writer and/or story.
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How old is the Punisher?

Frank's age

The current-as-of-this-writing writer ignores the problem by having Frank stay incredibly spry for his age, but this both means the Punisher is 52 or so and serious problems with the continuity of the rest of the Marvel Universe.
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How strong is Punisher?

He is incredibly strong. He can regenerate lost pieces of himself, and he can command other plants to attack his enemies. However, as we learned in the movies, he is not immortal. Frank Castle is a one-man army.
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Is The Punisher a good hero?

The Punisher is an anti-hero because he never set out to be a hero, does things no hero would do, yet often does heroic acts in the process of stopping bad guys. He makes clear mistakes in the process, though, sometimes killing people who didn't deserve their fate.
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Is the Punisher good or evil?

The Punisher has always been blurred between the distinction of "good" and "evil" but is as worthy of note as any other anti-hero in fiction (especially given his brutal nature). He is one of Marvel's most popular anti-heroes and has appeared in a great many media out with his origins as a comic book character.
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Is Punisher stronger than Daredevil?

Punisher may be strong, but Daredevil is far stronger.
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What is Punisher skull?

The symbol is typically the last thing his victims see. The skull is a reminder of the time the comics character spent in Vietnam: there, he used the emblem to taunt the soldiers who captured him.
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Is the Punisher a super soldier?

Injected with a newly modified version of the Super-Soldier serum created by Mister Fantastic, Castle's physiology changed making him stronger, faster, more powerful than Steve Rogers ever was. Given the uniform and the shield, Frank quickly took on the role with great pride.
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Who killed the Punisher's family?

His superiors Colonel Ray Schoonover (Clancy Brown) and Operation Cerberus leader William Rawlins (Paul Schulze) believed Castle left to terminate and expose Operation Cerberus, so they organized the massacre of his family to derail and deter him.
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Can Punisher beat Batman?

Despite superseding the Dark Knight in several areas and breaking even in others, the Punisher loses to Batman in a battle. There's a possibility the Punisher could get the better of Batman in a chance first encounter, but Batman's superior skills, training, and resources would quickly tip the scales in his favor.
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Is the Punisher immortal?

In fact, he may not even be mortal. While the Punisher's adventures usually only involved bullets, bombs and other real-world weapons, he's still has had some brief forays into the mystical and supernatural. In his first Marvel Knights series, retroactively titled The Punisher: Purgatory, Christopher Golden, Thomas E.
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Who can beat Punisher?

The 10 Most Humiliating Defeats The Punisher Has Ever Suffered
  • 3 His Fight With Molly.
  • 4 His Fight with His Hero. ...
  • 5 The Crossover Fight With Batman. ...
  • 6 His Fight With Daken. ...
  • 7 The Time He Went Against Wolverine. ...
  • 8 His Encounter With Daredevil. ...
  • 9 He Got Swatted By The Hulk. ...
  • 10 He Tried To Kill Spider-Man. ...
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Can Punisher beat Thor?

We can be honest here, right? The Punisher doesn't stand a chance against Thor. Not a freakin' chance. No weapon or device in his arsenal can even scratch Thor, much less take down the strongest Avenger.
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Can Punisher beat Captain America?

1 Can't Beat: Captain America

While things certainly took a darker toll on Frank, he has remained a fan of Captain America through all of his history. As a massive fan, Frank has actually refused to fight him.
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How did Punisher get his powers?

As the story goes the Punisher has finally killed himself only to be brought back to life by his guardian angel and imbued with supernatural abilities, which mainly includes being able to materialize any weapon of his choosing from thin air, and getting a forehead tattoo.
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Was Punisher ever an avenger?

Fans have been longing for the avenging angel that is Frank Castle aka The Punisher to join The Avengers on the big screen in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Well, according to the Russo brothers themselves, he has already appeared in one of their adventures, namely Avengers: Endgame, but he was pretty hard to spot.
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What rank is Frank Castle?

Artistic License – Military: Frank Castle's military rank is a curious example. He is identified as a "21-year-old Captain". The idea of someone so young holding an officer rank of that caliber is quite hard to believe.
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