The Punisher Turns Into a Monster! | The Punisher: Franken-Castle

In the belly of New York, skulking and forgotten creatures of the night uncover the remains of a man in a familiar outfi t. Frank Castle is dead. What exactly IS Frankencastle? Longtime collaborators Rick Remender and Tony Moore (Ghost Rider, Fear Agent, The Walking Dead) are reunited for the greatest struggle in the afterlife of the Punisher. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster... Never miss an episode by subscribing today! bit.ly/2WYvgkt #thepunisher
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[@comicpop]

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[@tromusic7815]

Frank should become a spirit of vengeance.

[@fun2building]

Somehow you predicted Thanos Wins

[@NovaZiggyStardust]

It's fun to read in 2018.

[@Giga_Ninja]

Imagine if that happened.

[@tromusic7815]

Redsiren totally forgot about this comment lmao I love cosmic ghost rider

[@dekaritheprofessor2631]

This comment has aged Beautifully!!

[@MysticalGreenBeanie]

**dakken wraps arms around cyclops and jean** dakken: alright kiddies. i don't have a problem with..."all of this" **deadpool enters the frame riding a tricycle and holding a camera** deadpool: me neither...

[@willweber8338]

Why is deadpool holding a camera and not joining himself.

[@WannabeWryter]

@@willweber8338 He just wants to watch and maybe sell it.

[@Blannibal311]

Surprised you don't like Daken. I've always found him to be pretty interesting and I'm honestly glad they're integrating him back into the Marvel Universe.

[@ktothec99999]

Daken's solo Dark Wolverine series was actually really good. He just got misused in almost every other series he was in.

[@Depthcharge2030]

You have to do Punisher MAX now. Please?

[@GitShiddy]

That Mummies Alive reference unlocked some repressed memories.

[@ironscomics5484]

Back issues one of my favorite shows on this channel

[@KindaSarcasticProduc]

it really interrupts the flow of - *cuts to the rest of the story* lmao good one Sal

[@MercysLittleShoww]

I don't understand the hate for Punisher War Zone. He blows up parkour tweekers with a rocket launcher. That's awesome. Lol

[@jakemayorquin5460]

Parkour tweekers lmaooo

[@Vindominus]

Jake Mayorquin Basically what they are lol

[@Jhakson]

The best part is the guy turns into a blood cloud, I started clapping in the theater when he just disappeared from frame.

[@ussdefiantmm]

Thanks a lot Sal, once again you made me buy another Comic Book - you sold PUNISHER: FRANKEN-CASTLE to us. I haven't bought or read his titles since Punisher War Zone issues, c u next week Metesh.

[@bAd12cheZ]

"I do love the monsters. Raaahhhhh" best Tiffany quote 2016

[@architeuthis3476]

OMG, I was actually thinking about requesting Franken-Castle the other day. Kudos for the telepathy!

[@bergerchicken]

You've got to add the 13:17 explosion in more often. Really made makes you feel the gravitas of that obscure comic.

[@Martin_TheCollector]

Gotta be honest, I quite enjoyed this run. Waiting for Punisher by Remender omnibus to get a much deserved reprint.

[@Oaktree0]

ComicPOP one of the most reliable youtube channels on the infowaves of the internet. Great ep as always guys!

[@Superhero672]

I think this may be my favorite episode Tiffany appears on! Would have made a great halloween episode

[@supernerd5781]

Batman Beyond shirt OH YEEEAAAAHHHH. (please tell me someone gets the reference.)

[@landonny]

This was the first Back Issues I ever watched!

[@zeroissuecomics5503]

I love back issues! I just got into comics during the tail end of Marvel NOW leading into Secret Wars, so this show teaches me so damn much.

[@chancegoss623]

Me too, them, Comicstorian, Variant, CBC, etc. are helping me understand the different universes better.

[@architeuthis3476]

Franken-Castle is a bit of a guilty pleasure of mine. I loved the Garth Ennis era. This, however, is just ridiculous - but damnit its too much fun to hate!

[@CaffeineSwordsman]

As I understand it, Man Thing's power affects people who are feeling fear at that particular moment. So, for example, if you're a bad guy, and you see him and start freaking out like "what the fuck is that? It's going to eat me!" then you will be vulnerable to his touch. It has something to do with the unique chemicals we secrete when we are afraid. They react to him somehow.

[@adamhedrick8193]

Tiffany is like the best combination of hot, smart, funny, and awesome , biggest KZbin crush ever. Great episode, you all keep up the good work! This is the best comic show out there by far.

[@amazingspidermew]

Not even being removed two time zones for vacation can stop me from enjoying the epic joy that is a new Back Issues! I'm so glad I rewatched the episode covering the Secret Invasion just the other day, who knew it would help indirectly set me up for this very topic!

[@Blu_pepper]

Although I really love Tiffany, and she makes me laugh when ever I see her, but I really miss Ethan😭

[@Sicod79]

There needs to be a match between Punisher classic, Punisher Angel, Franken-Castle, and Punisher Hand

[@MrDotious]

Wooooooo! Backissues! I love listening these while I do work.

[@pickleo7619]

Thank the maker, I've been waiting for this

[@michelemccarthy4055]

I am so glad that you guys covered this story. I have heard about it over the years and always wondered how it came about that he was turned into a monster. Everyone was great and it was so funny to see a power puff mention in a punisher back issue. Keep up the great work guys. Can't wait to see what you cover next.

[@matterstoyou2970]

So glad this was featured I was always intrigued by this story but never picked it up. The covers were awesome

[@Atem_in_the_streets]

You guys are always so hilarious! Great episode!

[@503snowman503]

Franken castle!!! The greatest punisher story of all time

[@finalheart9323]

Back Issues i the highlight of my day. Thanks comic pop

[@sammurphy7672]

What I want is a multi hour or part back issues on the entirety of Bendis' ultimate spider man run. It's just so good!

[@danteturtle]

Back Issues! You know what time it is

[@hobowagonable]

Today I begin my journey for the best Back Issues episode. Wish me luck, for i am a fool who will waste the rest of his life on a needless quest of endless self bickering. But ill love every second.

[@dekdekadekdek]

War Zone is a schlock masterpiece. I like it a lot.

[@rubenalmazanalmazan2742]

I remember this as a kid and thinking "what is all this?? Why is Osborn in charge?? Why dose wolverine have a kid??"

[@tremblingcolors]

This story always reminds me of Clive Barker's Nightbreed.

[@tommyg4842]

All that you said is why I find it so hard to get into comics which sucks because theirs stories that I like but it’s just so much and very overwhelming thanks for this video explaining the events of this comic

[@r.babylon2885]

For absolutely no reason, I paused at 33:12 and heard Peter Griffin say, "I'm hittin' that".

[@davidcook1541]

this show is a gem 👌 plz keep it up!

[@TheArkAng3L]

Amazing stuff!

[@garnsey39]

I love the sound effect for the pannels

[@thebrainsbehindtheidiot4113]

Great job guys

[@xw2542]

I got an ad for the Punisher netflix show before this XD

[@dannydevito3152]

Your content is amazing! Keep it up! :D

[@scottdunham7902]

Shouldn't Jack Russel be a were-terrier?

[@directorredacted8408]

I always loved in the punisher series how the dialogue is him writing it down, I always thought that was pretty neat.

[@TheWazzoGames]

you know your pretty early when 1080p is not an option

[@liverusrock6789]

Hey, I was right on Twitter about this, nice!!

[@supernerd5781]

Anyone else want to see them do the Batman Vampire Trilogy.

[@gigamantisman]

Holy crap, Sal. I just bought the same shirt not even two days ago lol Awesome.

[@lewaproductions]

Just got done marathoning the first 20 episodes, went to bed, pulled out my phone. Now this is out, looks like I'm not going to bed for another hour.

[@hornpilepheonix6254]

that was awesome

[@MisterDangerousX]

i just love that

[@sergnechaev]

finally, after 100 or so episodes, punisher! :)

[@RockAAAMan]

32:50 to 33:24 I'm cryin bro lol I wouldn't have thought about buying this comic until this vid man lol

[@joeyjoestar2419]

lovely.

[@SnekChrmr]

Preacher Back Issues would be awesome

[@JoshMunroe]

19:22 Just wait four years, Ben.

[@frankievelasco1738]

Can't believe it, ComicPop is doing it... I love'd that book. Read it right after DeadPool Merc' With a Mouth so I was on board with all the lunacy.

[@ledzepp25]

great episode

[@nickloughlin9400]

You should do Convergence because it makes my head hurt how stupid it is.

[@Herosmurf]

I think all of them have already read it as they reviewed each issue as it came out on Off The Rack

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

_Never again..._

[@dragontears]

Yeah, I don't think his parents would sit for that....

[@rodney2x48]

Convergence was mostly boring, tbh. The tie ins were ok.

[@willweber8338]

+Surprised Robot the tie-ins were awesome. Own the trades that collect them and their all good. I don't know the main event though.

[@RadioRovo]

I hope i wasnt the only kid that had no idea what the hell a "dark avenger" was and then dakken invades my wolverine and punisher comics and murders them, and then Marvel had the gall to then start sending me Daredevil books after they canceled punisher during this story. I was very confused as 9-10 year old.

[@vdd]

I actually really like the Franken-Castle story

[@HolbeckDesiato1919]

Ethan brings a more analytic mind to discussion, but Tiffany brings the puns (as well as plenty of salient points) so it's about even.

[@nathanjtjw]

I think there should add an audio que for every visual you add in, I'm always worried I'll miss one when I listen to this like a podcast. Just an idea LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

[@nathanjtjw]

Like a WOOOSH or a page turn

[@chriswait9679]

"Are they monster PHD's ?" Hahaha

[@superluigiac]

Nice! I never got to read this story

[@ComicCrossing]

Speaking of Remender and Tony Moore, yall should do Agent Venom

[@mikecarney3390]

Love back issues! Any chance you guys would consider doing an episode on Green Lantern: Rebirth?

[@joshcormick5807]

Did you guys coordinate the black shirts and blue jeans or did that just happen?

[@TheRealZubes]

just happened and I just noticed that lol!

[@johnnyregep4169]

You guys really like to wear jeans

[@comicpop]

What a weird comment.

[@franlaris8553]

+ComicPOP I agree

[@TheGotenza]

You really like to wear that weird hat.

[@dragontears]

Ethan wears khaki shorts sometimes, I think... but it is a weird comment...

[@Farmeryeti]

...What's wrong with jeans?

[@jmail1984]

Tiffany is hilarious!! "SNIKT"!!!!!

[@StanWilks]

The only way this book could work is if Frank Castle went back in time to watch the world premiere of Frankstenstein only to realise his wife and daughter are still dead.

[@r.babylon2885]

Oh, my god! SO MUCH LORE

[@jacksondennis4373]

Love your channel! You guys could do Batman Whatever Happened to the Caped Crusader?

[@donnyst.pierre3820]

Hey, Sal, what's your favorite Rebirth book so far? Great video once again!

[@keith92013]

Nice video as always I have a regent wish me luck

[@timcogan82]

Punisher: Warzone is bad? Heresy

[@ryangibbs8821]

Confederacy of dunces is the only in punisher story i own and i got it from a friend, but its a great story. i belive daredevil tells wolverine that they cant just kill the punisher because "things just work for the punisher"

[@Redem10]

This is actually a pretty good story once you get pass the whole Fraken-castle part

[@JohnJohnson-xt7zf]

YES MORE FRANK!

[@papajcina]

YES!

[@chancegoss623]

Ultimate Spider-Man for 40k subscribers maybe?

[@sungiant2000]

That would be awesome

[@super-robot-punch]

Did no one else get the Paula Cole reference?!?! Where have all the monsters gooooone?? Yippie ow yippie eh

[@AAllen-br8it]

Should most definitely do Garth Ennis's Punisher Max run.

[@austineaton2646]

You guys should do the whole secret Warriors run by Jonathan Hickman. It be a great back issues

[@supernerd5781]

What's funny is Deadpool refers to all vampires as Draculas.

[@GuyWithAnAmazingHat]

Am I too soon? No!!! I'm too soon! 1080p hasn't loaded yet!

[@Austinator2011]

Ayyyyyyyyee

[@sergnechaev]

confederacy of dunces was great. a true deconstruction of the superhero genre.

[@alexavani6165]

Frankencastle the biggest mistake Marvel ever did and is trying to forget about.

[@iamascarydinosaur]

I can't stop laughing. Monster laughing.

[@josegustavocruzbonilla]

I dont know about you but I´m a Daken and I miss him..I'm sure I´m not alone..

[@andrewwestfall65]

Daken had metal sheathes put in his arms so he would be fine having the blades in his arm, it was dumb

[@1975aeiou]

Tiff!!!

[@MadesiCcA]

I like that pic in the back

[@ComicCrossing]

This books a trip lol. Y'all should do Grant Morrisons X-Men run on back issues! EDIT: Oh and Morrisons JLA!!!