Marvel Request Monday: The Punisher Explained

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[@MichaelSimmons.]

Loved The Punisher, from day one. An anti-hero, who gives the bad guys just what they deserve. A one man judge, jury, and executioner.

[@finnmarr-heenan2397]

You should read 2000ad Judge dread specifically

[@Stretch213]

I was thinking that

[@MorbidGrimsta1266]

I couldn’t agree more

[@TonySopranoXXXXX]

@@zimmcan8859 Have you heard of a Punisher "on the road" series released in the 90s?

[@Storse]

He's just a murderer

[@LarryBonson]

Punisher to has always been a mix of Charles Bronson Death wish , Clint Eastwood Dirty Harry, and Rambo.

[@wilsonfisk1110]

+LarryBonson So true

[@SeniorBrochacho]

+LarryBonson Thats a perfect way of describing Mr.Castle

[@ireyes13ir]

he's not as crazy as bronson

[@Ceyx1265]

+LarryBonson: He was based on Mack Bolan / The Excutioner novel series by Don Pendleton

[@LarryBonson]

+shane mac But he merciless like Bronson crazy like John Rambo

[@CapAnson12345]

I always felt more of a connection to the Punisher than any other comic character. No messy morality.. no remorse.. no questioning himself, no consequences, no super powers. Just pure, utter vengeance born out of a frustration of all the evil in the world. Hard for some people to understand.. but if you see enough bad things it's hard not to sympathize with an anti-hero like this.

[@nicholasgeere5125]

You should use that energy to save black lives

[@rogerreyne1877]

@@nicholasgeere5125 It would be easier if they stop killing themself in gang wars and riots

[@cowboyfrankcastle9720]

@@nicholasgeere5125 No, save every life .Stop shoving your political beliefs in front of your morality.

[@TLM250]

@@rogerreyne1877 I think the fool is trying to troll on a video that has nothing to do with "saving black lives".

[@bjplum80]

Spot on

[@matrixandraia]

Garth Ennis's run on The Punisher Max was so good it hurts.

[@metaleroperonista]

Man if you love Garth Ennis run please please read the Jason Aaron's run, is the end of Ennis story and is so depressing and sad that hurts, one of the most powerful graphic novels that ive ever read.

[@Silenthunter287]

The dialogue can be bad at times in his Punisher MAX run though

[@iliveinsideyourhouse1367]

@@Silenthunter287 Yea especially when there a hell lots of unnecassary swearings.

[@apocalypticwarrior9695]

@@iliveinsideyourhouse1367 well I see your point but swearing kinda goes along with his character. If there was a real life person that has lived the life Frank did and seen and lost what he has it makes sense to me, but that's just my opinion

[@markpatjoebilldinousar1111]

@@Silenthunter287 It can be bad but more often then not it's incredible and dark and really sets the mood for the ugly little world he lives in

[@JSPagliacci]

17:56 The Garth Ennis Punisher material remains hands down the best Punisher material ever published. His approach, dark yet morbidly humorous, perfectly captures the sentiment of the Punisher and the world he lives in as well as its other occupants.

[@yallnwahsdontevendrinkskoo4092]

I'm really hoping that they depict the punisher like this in the new season of daredevil. From what I understand, he's a big antagonist to DD (just like in the comics) so I hope that they form the punisher that we want to see over this arc. Let's just hope an actual punisher series comes out of it.

[@gamerunamed538]

You nailed it, my man.

[@JohnJohnson-xt7zf]

I freaking love The Punisher and subsequently this video. But in all fairness I have been loving this series prior to the making of this video. I love how these videos lay out every little thing you need to know. I can't say it enough; I love it. Keep this series going! As always, great work @Rob!

[@gtawwefan]

You have no idea how long I've waited for this episode. Thank you Rob, you truly are the professor of comics.

[@revolutionarycinemaproduct6612]

1:02 i love how non-chalant rob says "...its revealed Norman Osborn wasn't dead, he was simply regenerating..." Lmfaoo of course! Hes regenerating!! Why didn't i think of this sooner?! Wtf lol i love comics 😂😂

[@billmontgomery6945]

One of the best fights has been daredevil vs punisher, in one fight they had beat each other up so bad that when the cops showed up frank says- the only reason you are even able to arrest me is because i cant move my arms....epic.

[@jasondiend4248]

Taskmaster.

[@mrklein14]

+Jason Diend you are right

[@wickitclwn4lif]

two points. U.S. Agent or more anti-heroes like Punisher would be sweet too.

[@wh3nderson95]

I want Taskmaster too.

[@KevinLopez-dm2tb]

If you think about it, Kratos and Frank have a lot of similarities but the clear difference is Frank isn’t a demigod later turned full god, who sought to kill the God of War, Ares for tricking Kratos into killing his family and becoming hellbent on destroying Olympus because the gods being the asshoels as they are, didn’t help Kratos after 20+ years of service and killed off major gods, goddesses, Titans and monsters ultimately destroying Olympus

[@addidadaddi]

Punisher is my favorite marvel hero. Superman, batman then punisher. I'm so happy we are getting a punisher tv show

[@SpeedBoost]

The Punisher is criminally under used by Marvel, hopefully after the amazing reception of DareDevil season 2 he finally gets a consistent series.

[@thepunisherglen3536]

This is a nice video to wake up to :)

[@ChadLupkes]

Out of left field, how about a video about Phil Coulson. You could expand it a bit by talking about how the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had an effect on the Comics Universe(s), and what other new characters were created for Movies and Television and brought into Comics continuity.

[@amonrah250]

Punisher been killed so many times, well not so many times. maybe at least 3 perhaps? one was suicide, then brought back to life by a celestial being and then sent back to earth, being dismembered by Wolverines bastard son, then brought back to life as Franken-castle and then his body was restored by a bloodstone, died from his wounds in the 2014 comic and later brought back to life at some point by a mysterious figure. Look's like castle is one tough SOB to put down...

[@TheIrland09]

Punisher: >kills criminals. >tries to kill Spiderman because he thinks he killed a criminal.

[@meerkatx]

Rick Jones. Everyones favorite and often dead sidekick. He doesn't get nearly the love he deserves once you look and realize the heroes he's hung around with and helped.

[@shabbap8296]

A Spider-Man x punisher movie with Jon bernthal and Tom Holland would be sick

[@ron357]

Punisher has to be the biggest hardcore bad ass in comics u c its characters like this I like Hawkeye nick fury black widow Bucky crossbones deadpool warmachine basically all of shield the bad ass characters dc has a lot too and I think frank is the biggest bad ass of all

[@frankcastle4547]

I am

[@apocalypticwarrior9695]

I'm late to reply but same bro. Those type of characters have always been so interesting to me . Something about them and their lives draws me in

[@Siegfried352]

Love these videos man. You're doing great work.

[@AwareWolfOnWheels]

Love Punisher and Franken-Castle was fucken awesome!

[@Th3Kingism]

Hoping they capture the essence of the Punisher in the second Daredevil season, would love to see him pop up in the main MCU.

[@TheEpicImpaler]

My request has been answered! Thank you, Rob! :D

[@Jsin969]

I love this character. Also I like this type of story telling you did.

[@YomiAderin]

Could you possibly do a video on either the Runaways, Cloak and Dagger, or the Squadron Supreme? I know each one of these are longshots, but they are my favorite teams, though two of them were presumably axed in the ANAD Marver run.

[@pious83]

Still waiting on Legion Explained, Rob... As for Castle, it is such a shame Rucka's run didn't continue for longer. It was one of the best Marvel series of the past five years.

[@amonrah250]

While Frank Miller was the one who gave Batman his balls back when he created Batman Year One. Garth would be this to Punisher: Welcome Back Frank

[@Aromatize]

There's a lot of information thT was missed out. But good video overall. You should have included how his symbol is used in the military and is one if the best selling pieces of art in marvel comics.

[@DoraKage]

Marvel Request Monday - Please do Taskmaster next!!! XD - there's a retcon issue between his two self titled mini's that I still can't get over XD

[@Hardy34]

Would definitely appreciate a Sabertooth or Nightcrawler video, thanks. Love the channel bro. Please keep up the awesome work.

[@blackhelmetnova7753]

Punisher volume 10 issue #1 and Daedevil/Punisher crossover coming out this May. It's a good time to be a fan.

[@jaykway2628]

Jon Bernthal as Punisher....cannot wait

[@kallenshaw00]

Haohmaru Of The Wind it better be a long series

[@frankcastle9691]

Ebonheart 13 agree.

[@mikewhitman366]

Johnny Fountains how? 😂😂

[@Dr.MantisTobogganMD]

So sad that Disney forced them to cancel the Marvel shows.

[@TheBoost103]

Reason I am here is cause There's a Punisher Dodge Challenger that looks real cool that's being raffled off. Also GTA V Intro music in the intro :9

[@TerminalKitty]

17:55 is what we're really here for

[@Vincent_Zhao]

Another great video Rob, keep it up!

[@Yashi.B.]

some of the best videos. bring back Marvel Request Monday

[@HousePlant_Ambient]

This is really good content. I honestly prefer the calm voice and subtle jazz music in the background.

[@jackcrow9736]

+Comics Explained hello Rob I really enjoy your channel. It doesn't have to be next marvel Monday but at least one of them please, SABRETOOTH. With that being said I'll bring this comment to a close.

[@Jholl53]

this was very unexpected but extremely appreciated

[@ShockwaveXX]

Please explain punisher max 2, and 3. The barracuda story line is awesome. Some of my favorites all time.

[@mr.vigilante7952]

Marvel Monday idea:Daken explained or Kaine parker

[@KrystleShak]

+Vicente Oneill Kaine!!

[@irvingramirez2335]

Kane

[@HorseChoker001]

I would love to see Daken

[@DonShotta24]

+RicoSystem Daken

[@irvingramirez2335]

kaine

[@TheDeRaj397]

Love your stuff man, can we get a Nightcrawler or Shadowcat Explained?

[@pracemaker2517]

Great video! Thanks my favorite comic character, I even got the skull tattooed on my body

[@hhenry8989]

Please rob explain iron fist

[@maverickdogg]

+darkskinned punisher That is a great suggestion! I second it!

[@garystern2294]

How come no mention of Doctor Punisher, Soldier Supreme? For future episodes, an explanation of Silk (Cindy Moon) would be nice or one on Sam Wilson.

[@xavigolden8287]

This was a blast from the past. My dad collected those Spider-Man comics back in the day, and I remember sitting down and reading entire arcs in the basement. Some of the best stories of comic books are within Gerry Conway's run.

[@paulmccreery7027]

you should definitely do a Venom video

[@Shoutenkou]

Great video, thanks. What's the music though?

[@Ahmed-my5yl]

I'd like to see Moon Knight explained, I've never seen much of his comics so it would be cool!

[@MiddleFingrTeknology]

I agree. Rob, kind sir, plz plz plz do Taskmaster! Benny would do it, but I doubt it would be as in depth. I love Comicstorian, don't get me wrong, but he just doesn't have the time to sit down and discuss with us a character of interest for 20 minutes :)

[@Demigod_3scrub]

1:01 see that's the reason the very 1st Spiderman film was so good.. god bless Sam raimi ..

[@Fairpoint374]

DemiGod Scrub that blew my mind! The accuracy to the comics!

[@landonsmith6235]

that make ssooo much sense now. I always thought that Constantine and punisher persona and dark and grim stories were similar.

[@AssassinEmbers]

i think the reason the punisher keeps always getting rebooted is cuz he's a hard character to portray even the on screne versions are not accurate to the real frank castle nonetheless he's my fav and only comic anti hero i like he is a character you have to prepare for mentally and physically while stepping in his shoes for his role

[@NostalgicMem0ries]

my favourite comics hero, who there is bandwaggon of superman, batman, hulk and spiderman fans, i always had my fav. Devastating person, brings justice and ppl who deserve it dies, also loved tactical genius of Frank , he is so smart, all his military and spec ops backgrounds lets him kill enemies with various explosions, long range weapons, or just smartly lead them to traps and other stuff. Not to mention awesome appearance , never give up attitude, devastating punishment without feelings that many other stupid heroes like batman and sups who cause tons of good ppl to die cause they just cant kill assholes :| Truly an epic chatacter, idol.

[@shaynebaker3586]

Could you do a video on Shang-Chi a.k.a. "The Master of Kung-Fu" sometime in the future?

[@alexanderszewczyk5120]

Hellz yeah!

[@syddlinden8966]

just have to say, love your avatar image.

[@shaynebaker3586]

Sydd Linden Thanks. If you want to know the artist, it's Dave Seguin.

[@ChristineP223]

Could you please do a video explaining Norman and/or Harry Osborn?

[@mythos1858]

Thank you for your channel. I'm new to comics and find your videos extremely helpful.

[@williamgazca963]

...wow this might be your best vid yet bud...who doesnt love the punisher? That daredevil season 2 cant come fast enough. Cheers

[@ruz88888888]

can't wait for daredevil season 2 to see the punisher

[@milesfantasy14]

i have enjoyed nathan edmondson's run on punisher and look forward to seeing punisher's return. as for marvel monday, i would love to hear you talk about Red Wolf, the native american indian that recently made his apperrance in both 1872 secret wars tie in as well as the all new all different marvel title Red Wolf written by Nathan Edmondson as of now.

[@micahrw2391]

There's a lot of Taskmaster flying around here. I'm going to suggest Iron Fist or even crazier....Moon Knight!

[@cathrax]

I think it is funny that punisher was first in Spider-Man fighting him and in a later comic punisher saved Spider-Man

[@sirianfelixbrightonesquire3247]

I’ll tell you this, all the other Lego figures better watch out when I’m Frank Castle. Coolest Lego marvel character lol

[@skaterbenji]

Elektra and the Hand

[@isaacmijangos]

dang, man, I hope you become a teacher or something, you're clear on precise on everything!

[@captironsight]

With the renewed daredevil, i hope spiderman becomes an elusive thing, like finding his remenants, criminals strung up without revealing him as the web slinger.

[@lockh33d]

Happy holidays, mr comics-excelsior!

[@thewoodchops]

Nice job. Every video always a good job. Thanks for the upload.

[@ScriptZac]

7:07 The Hank Pym Special.

[@bencutrer2426]

You trolled so hard on periscope last night !

[@FTONERDTALK]

I know this is from 2015 but it's more beneficial to use his code name Spiderman instead of Parker.

[@EC-ed1zg]

So...he classifies Spider-Man as a "murderer" and his way of bringing him to justice is murdering him...? And he does this to everyone...? Neat i guess?

[@yamcha2002]

Please do some xmen characters. Would like to see either night crawler or psylocke.

[@jimmyjam4ever]

Thanks for this kick ass upload!!!

[@NelsonStJames]

The Punisher is basically Marvel comic's version of Mack Bolan the Executioner created in 1969 by Don Pendleton, with a few core differences, one being that Bolan would never kill a law enforcement official, even one that was obviously bad; everyone else who was dirty was fair game though.

[@ToroidalVortexLove]

This was brilliant.

[@tree_fingers]

Great vid. here are my choices for next Marvel videos: Silk, Kitty Pryde, Doctor Strange, Groot and Rocket Rackoon, Spider-Woman (you probably have videos on some of these already, I haven't searched your whole back catalogue)

[@Tekkenass]

i know you've done a few videos discussing the inhumans, you've only ever briefly touched on the king of the inhumans. I, and many other inhuman fans, would love if you chose Black Bolt.

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

I just found an issue of "What if...The Punisher had killed Spiderman" in great condition. Great story! :-)

[@roberthowtryer4351]

DO the Foolkiller Explained

[@blackandpowerful]

It was one mob and it was a gangland execution.

[@joeydanegro]

I have heard of a story where Frank was given an enchantment or spell of some sort concerning a God of war/vengeance like spirit when he was in Vietnam, which kind of watches over him, how true is this...can someone clarify this for me. much appreciated.

[@michael36944]

next week would be cool to see Kang the Conquerer see that black bolts son shows him self to be the new kang in uncanny inhumans

[@echerres]

Great vid man, i kinda like this long videos that are very informative Cheers!

[@Frailty8]

I think an X-23 ANAD Wolverine video is long overdue

[@miguelbaarde5129]

i listen to ur voice while doing paperwork

[@SpeedBoost]

A video on SabreTooth would be awesome!

[@sa1vad0r1an]

Explain the spidey verse next monday!? :3 All the different kinds of spider mans and how they came to existence.

[@EazyEJ28]

I would actually like for you to a video on the new Ultimates.... you know Captain Marvel, Blue Marvel, Ms. America Chavez, Black Panther, and Spectrum

[@bionicangel1098]

Can we get a Namor video or a task master?

[@jonathanbarker1016]

Welcome back Frank is.A great Punisher story .A buudy told me about it .A few years ago .it's a great read .And must have for Punisher fans.It made me one .Before I was not .Not it time for a video to watch .

[@roydenjones1497]

we need an in-depth look at black bolt

[@martianmanfrommars8428]

The Punisher was brought back to life to fight alongside monsters against samurai? I don't see a single thing wrong with that. That is the most over the fucking top metal thing I have ever heard.

[@TheAlmightyLoli]

MartianManFromMars He also killed Nazi Zombies. Frankencastle was dumb as Hell, but it was fun.

[@DanielCollins85]

I miss your short change hero intros...

[@alexanderszewczyk5120]

Seriously, the greatest intro of all time, loved it. The times are changing sadly.

[@DanielCollins85]

Alexander Szewczyk It always got me pumped up for the video. lol

[@Metalweasel]

+Daniel Collins same

[@invicta1313]

+Daniel Collins Right? That's kind of Rob;s signature thing. Well, that and "Brothers in Arms" by the Dire Straits.

[@direwolf6316]

I would like to see a Comics Explained video for Elektra.

[@Alverant]

I'd like to see Darkhawk at some point. I think he's been underused and underappreciated. It's like Marvel doesn't know what to do with him.

[@LWilson19]

Werewolf by Night or Man-Thing would be interesting to see!

[@thedevil5719]

We got both

[@almightyri1757]

So why hasnt the punisher been tried for a genocide? Dude's killcount has to be over 40k. How do the other Marvel Heroes just let him wander around?