The Punisher’s chest emblem spreads fear across the Marvel Universe's criminal underbelly, but it's more of an invitation for conflict when it comes to Frank Castle's most ruthless enemies. Jigsaw, the Punisher's most personal nemesis, is perhaps the most sadistic criminal, with a vendetta fueled by his disfigurement at Castle’s hands. Kingpin has fought heroes as capable as Daredevil and Spider-Man, and he has the resources and influence he needs to be a constant thorn in Frank’s side. The mercenary with near-superhuman resilience and cruelty Barracuda isn't intimidated by the Punisher's iconography either, and other foes like Bullseye and the Russian are used to crossing paths with Frank Castle.
Frank Castle is no stranger to superhuman threats, but when a new enemy is a predator of extraterrestrial origin, the Punisher needs to push himself to the limit just to survive.
The Punisher's New Logo Teases His Next Biggest Enemy
Predator vs Punisher #1; Written By Frank Tieri; Art By Jesús Saíz
Marvel releases the first teases of the upcoming Predator vs Punisher crossover, with several variant covers and unlettered pages that provide a first glimpse at Frank Castle's brutal encounter with a Yautja hunter. One of the teaser images features the Punisher's classic white skull logo, with the addition of three red dots on the skull's forehead, an extremely simple detail that sets up a historical battle between two of pop culture's most brutal characters. The mere sight of the three red dots transforms the Punisher from the predator into the prey.
Frank Castle has the advantage of playing the home team in Predator vs Punisher, where the Yautja hunter travels to Marvel's Earth in order to claim the head of the most relentless warrior alive. However, the Yautja have already proved they can eliminate not only the Punisher, but also the Marvel Universe as whole. In Predator Kills the Marvel Universe, the Yautja annihilate most of Marvel's heroes and villains, and the Punisher is killed off-screen by a predator who wears his skull logo as a prize.
Who do you think will win in Predator vs Punisher?
Predator vs Punisher #1 is on sale November 11 from Marvel Comics
-
Video Game(s)
The Punisher (1990), The Punisher: The Ultimate Payback!, The Punisher (1993), The Punisher, The Punisher: No Mercy
Cast
Jon Bernthal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ben Barnes, Amber Rose Revah, Deborah Ann Woll, Jason R. Moore, Paul Schulze, Daniel Webber, Michael Nathanson, Jaime Ray Newman, Josh Stewart, Floriana Lima, Giorgia Whigham, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Rob Morgan, Dolph Lundgren, Thomas Jane, Ray Stevenson
Created by
Gerry Conway, John Romita Sr., Ross Andru
Latest Film
Punisher: War Zone
Upcoming Films
The Punisher Special Presentation
-
First Film
Predator
Cast
Carl Weathers, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Peter Hall, Peter Cullen, Derek Mears, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Walton Goggins, Françoise Yip, Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers
Created by
Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Movie(s)
Predator, Predator 2, Predators, Predator, Prey
English (US) ·