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Frank Castle.

What do you think of him?

Originally posted by Shin_Nikkolas
Frank Castle.

What do you think of him?

he's groovy...

Hard to say. Some of the people he offs definitely deserve it. Others, not so much. He usually walks a very fine line between vigilante and serial killer. srsly And one of these days, he's gonna go too far.

He's a murderous serial killer, no doubt about it.

And in terms of what i think of him as a character, i generally don't care for him and find him unappealing. Certain writers and stories can get me to enjoy the character though.

But besides killing the bad, he protects the innocent. Like his WWH tie-in is supposed to be all about protecting the innocents in New York or something.

One of the best characters in the Marvel Universe.

Go for it Frank!

He's a murderous serial killer, no doubt about it.

But he's the murderous serial killer than the common man can trust.

, thumbs up for accessibility.

Originally posted by Lucid Lui
He's a murderous serial killer, no doubt about it.

And in terms of what i think of him as a character, i generally don't care for him and find him unappealing. Certain writers and stories can get me to enjoy the character though.

totally agree

Definitely a murderous serial killer. I'm not judging his actions (well, I am, actually), but it's just a cold hard fact. Objectively speaking.

I can see the populist appeal, but what makes Frank a good character is that he fails to see the error of his ways. And even if he sometimes does, he sticks with his plan. He's very complex.

Best character in the history of fiction. Period.

Absolute Justice >>> Puny legal system.

Originally posted by jgiant
Best character in the history of fiction. Period.

I don't think so, sunshine.

Originally posted by Citizen V
I don't think so, sunshine.

Agree, though he is a good character. Just not 'The Best'.

he's a raving lunatic,but i like him.he does what he believes is right

Good. Bad. He's the guy with the gun.

Originally posted by Citizen V
I don't think so, sunshine.
To me he is. Doesn't this thread say "What is YOUR view on the punisher?"... sunshine...

I think hes an anti-hero. Well it makes mores sense to kill the Red Skull than let him live. In America he would get the chair.

The reasons some heroes give for letting certain villains live is complete and utter BS. I cant say I agree with all his actions but I dont think repeated mass murderers should live.

I can see why, alot of people don't understand him, or just don't give him a chance. They see some guy running around with guns killing people and just don't see how great a character he is.

Originally posted by jgiant
I can see why, alot of people don't understand him, or just don't give him a chance. They see some guy running around with guns killing people and just don't see how great a character he is.

He does what any trained person would probably do if their family got gunned down.....its that simple. Not condoning being vigilante of course..just saying I understand.

Originally posted by jgiant
Originally posted by Citizen V
I don't think so, sunshine.
To me he is. Doesn't this thread say "What is YOUR view on the punisher?"... sunshine...

Yeah, well to me he isn't.

Yes it does, well done, you can read: Want a cookie?

From a KMC point of view:

The problem with the Punisher is that he needs to rely on solo books that only Jgiant and Alfheim pay attention to, because as soon as you go into crossovers, (most) people realize that he should be losing to the large majority of popular street level characters and above.

From a personal view:

He could be cool, but often comes off as annoying... I suppose sometimes I support what he does, but it seems like he either goes to far, or the writers play it up too much. Of course, the last time I payed attention, though, was during Civil War for a couple of his issues. The art was bad enough that I dropped it pretty quick, so maybe I have a skewed view of the character.

Originally posted by SnazzySmurph
From a KMC point of view:

The problem with the Punisher is that he needs to rely on solo books that only Jgiant and Alfheim pay attention to, because as soon as you go into crossovers, (most) people realize that he should be losing to the large majority of popular street level characters and above.

From a personal view:

He could be cool, but often comes off as annoying... I suppose sometimes I support what he does, but it seems like he either goes to far, or the writers play it up too much. Of course, the last time I payed attention, though, was during Civil War for a couple of his issues. The art was bad enough that I dropped it pretty quick, so maybe I have a skewed view of the character.

That's a very good point. Many people over-play the 'edge' on the Punisher. It's just too much of a good thing - and I think there are other (mostly indie) comics that do the edgy thing a LOT better.

I just bought Daredevil vs Punisher trade. I have always been a fan of Daredevil but I read the story with an open mind. I was quite shocked however at how one sided the fights were for a crossover. For the most part DD schooled Frank

Originally posted by willRules
I just bought Daredevil vs Punisher trade. I have always been a fan of Daredevil but I read the story with an open mind. I was quite shocked however at how one sided the fights were for a crossover. For the most part DD schooled Frank

Not to mention the fact that writers will always try to equalize an uneven fight.

Even something like Captain America versus the Hulk or Batman versus Superman.

that's what surprised me. I expected a slightly more even fight

psychotic serial killer who uses his family's murder as an excuse to indulge his own murderous fantasies.

you'd figure it would get boring after 50 issues but Ennis keep bringing me back.





also War journal sucks.

Originally posted by Citizen V
Yeah, well to me he isn't.

Yes it does, well done, you can read: Want a cookie? Sure...while your at it do you have any other outdated sarcastic phrases for me.

Originally posted by jgiant
Sure...while your at it do you have any other outdated sarcastic phrases for me.

Your face is out-dated.

I'm done.

Originally posted by jgiant
Best character in the history of fiction. Period.

He's practically Charles Bronson's Death Wish with lots of guns and some martial arts training.

Originally posted by willRules
that's what surprised me. I expected a slightly more even fight

EXACTLY!

Originally posted by Alfheim
EXACTLY!

Due to comic-book equalizing and P/CIS, if my interpretation of will's statements were correct.

Not due to the Punisher actually being able to keep up with Daredevil.