Punisher fans have reason to celebrate: Marvel just announced a brutal new Frank Castle series that promises to be raw, relentless, and deeply faithful to the character’s roots, delivering the kind of visceral storytelling that defines the very best of Punisher. While one era is ending, a brand-new one is beginning.
The Marvel Knights imprint , launched in 1998 by Jimmy Palmiotti and Joe Quesada, revitalized Marvel Comics with bold, character-driven stories featuring heroes and anti-heroes like Daredevil, Ghost Rider, and the Inhumans.
Now, Palmiotti is returning to the banner with Marvel Knights: Punisher , a four-issue limited series illustrated by Dan Panosian that kicks off October 8, 2025. The story promises a gritty, grounded take on Frank Castle, centered on drug traffickin