The Punisher
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| Created By: |
Gerry Conway and Ross Andru |
| First Appearance: |
Marvel Comics' AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 (February, 1974) |
| Secret Identity: |
Frank Castle, Vietnam veteran |
| Super Powers: |
No super powers, just a lot of guns and some major anger issues |
| Played By: |
Thomas Jane and Dolph Lundgren |
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| The Punisher in the Comics |
| After his family is killed by gang-war crossfire, Frank Castle became a gun-toting force of vengeance. He begins as a hired assassin, only taking contracts on criminals he knows to be guilty. No secret fortress filled with gadgets for Frank-just a ratty apartment and enough firepower to occupy Paris. |
| Changes for the Screen |
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The first screen translation from 1990 (starring Dolph Lundgren) took very little from the comic. The Punisher didn't even wear the signature skull logo. |
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In the new version, Frank Castle (played by Thomas Jane) is an FBI agent whose family is killed in retaliation for a sting operation. |
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His fight with The Russian is taken directly from the comic "Welcome Back, Frank," but the ending is different. |
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| Movie Stills - click on thumbnails for larger images |
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| Best Movie Moment |
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The Punisher (2004)
Frank delivers his final punishment, igniting a gigantic emblem of a flaming skull in the process. |
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| What's Next |
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Talks have begun for a cinematic sequel, possibly blasting into theaters in 2006. Dolph is still waiting by the phone. |
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