[17], The only reason you're around right now is because of me. As Castle attempted to convince the guards to free him, Wilson Fisk looked down from the upper level and tauntingly thanked Castle for his help in assassinating Dutton, before leaving Castle to be murdered by the other furious inmates who were still loyal to Dutton. Although Bendix tried to change their subject by suggesting that Castle should go to the hospital to get his hand looked at, Castle instead suggested that she should try and talk to him about what she was feeling and what she had witnessed. Castle began looking over the various weapons closely, which included a minigun as well as a bulletproof vest that had all previously belonged to Schoonover. Once everyone had departed and Hoyle stayed to put all the chairs away, Castle happily greeted him, complimenting his actions on the meeting. He also regretted that he had a shot, but hesitated. Castle believed he deserved to be punished and submitted himself. Much of the killing is done behind the scenes, but one massive mutant/superhuman genocide occurs during a staged battle on the moon. However, the Punisher managed to find the broken shard of glass and stabbed Russo in the gut with it, causing Russo to then stop in his tracks. Castle then got out and punched Micro. Despite Russo begging for death, the Punisher told him dying would be too easy, before kicking him, face first, into the mirror. Still furiously beating down the walls with his sledgehammer, Castle kept on working late on his shift, while Lance and his friends tease him as they walk past him before going to Murphy's for a drink. As Hardin returns Castle his things, as well as film canisters, Castle agrees to help Madani, only if they will take Bendix with them. However, Daredevil paused and warned Castle that someone was coming. Aided by Micro and his drone, Castle clipped the chained fence guarding the outside perimeter and managed to maneuver through the shadows, avoiding detention from foot soldiers. After Hoyle told Castle that he still had half of his life to live, he told Hoyle that he was already dead, although Hoyle insisted that he could still live out a full life as Pete Castiglione, being noted that he already punished anyone responsible for the deaths of his wife and children. However, Micro told Castle that their confrontation would be dangerous and had suggested that Castle needed to learn what had really happened first. Seemingly understanding, Rex had commented that he never got to see his dad anymore, noting that he had not seen him since he was younger, with Castle noted that he was sure that his father missed him, despite Rex saying he did not know him. And if not her personally, then is she perhaps helping to cover up for someone even more powerful? Castle offered Bendix his coffee to calm herself down, although Bendix had noted that this was not how caffeine worked. Daredevil #183 and 184. Micro then informed him that he pinged both Wilson and Hoyle's cellphone at O'Connor's apartment, forcing Castle to head there. You blow out the back of your head. The Punisher warned that eventually, they would face each other one on one, although Russo denied this. Castle, donning his bulletproof vest with a spray-painted skull-like symbol, embraced the mantle of the Punisher. Micro informed him that his friend died and Castle worried about making good on his promise to Henderson. Subsequently, Micro revealed that Page was on the Ricky Langtry Show with Senator Stan Ori, the latter of whom dragged Castle's name through the mud by bringing up his murder spree. Frank pulls the trigger and shoots Cap in the head, killing him. [9] Using his criminal persona "Blacksmith," Schoonover then arranged a deal between Mexican Cartel, Dogs of Hell, and Kitchen Irish and they started a firefight. [34], Okay, so walk away, go. While on leave from the United States Marine Corps, Castle was out in a park playing his guitar when he had been overheard by a woman named Maria, who teased him over his playing. At that moment, Russo managed to find the Punisher as they shot at each other again, with Russo hitting the Punisher right in his Bulletproof Vest, while the Punisher shot Russo directly in the face, causing Russo to fall onto his knees in pain. Netflix. ""Yes, I am. Unfortunately, Frank doesn't know Daredevil's true identity, so he seeks him out to finish his killing spree. After escaping the Irish mob, Frank is . That's what I do.Frank Castle to Karen Page. This caused Castle to wake up, panicking until he was comforted by Page. Maybe this is the way it's supposed to end. They were then interrupted as Russo called them over to join him and Frank Castle, Jr. for some food, with Castle and his wife commenting on Russo's friendship with their son. Although Grotto made it to the car, Castle took aim and fired off several shots at Grotto, while aiming away from Page whom he did not wish to harm as he viewed her as an innocent in this situation. Castle teared up as he said he thought of her every day; especially recently as her birthday was next month: she would be fifteen. That's real, Red. I don't give a damn about the past, and you don't owe me anything. Micro got Castle to promise to help her in exchange for the information on a weapons cache. 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Furious about being denied revenge, Castle accused Daredevil's methods of failing, telling him that he did not understand the pain of having his wife and children taken away from him, even making Daredevil admit that Castle's methods were sometimes the answer. Shiv in hand, Wilson gives Punisher free access to Dutton . Having cracked the mirror, the Punisher decided to take away Russo's most valued asset, as he grabbed Russo's face, dragging it down a broken mirror, tearing Russo's face apart as he screamed. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. As two of them fight, Cap tells Frank that he used to be a good soldier, but is now only a disgrace. As the Punisher still demanded that Russo let these kids go, he was told that attachments were a weakness as Russo then shot him in his skull vest, knocking the Punisher onto the ground, although the Punisher had claimed that Russo had once had the Castle family. He shoots Cyclops in the head and starts firing at the rest of the crew, killing Jubilee and Hawkeye. It does, however, provide the Marvel-Netflix corner of the universe with yet another dark and nuanced vigilante. Page had everyone calm down and told Castle that they needed a plan. Although Castle worried they were making another PTSD case, Lee went on to explain that the wound made Castle relive the trauma each and every day, concluding that Castle's murders were crimes of passion not premeditated. Once he was certain that Madani had come alone, as he requested, Castle stepped out of the shadows, and joined them, with Micro noting that they had been worried that he might have been killed during the gunfight against Anvil. And then there's District Attorney Reyes' personal involvement in the case, which includes issuing a shoot-to-kill order on the vigilante, ordering a DNR be placed on him when he was admitted to the hospital, actively pursuing the death penalty for him even if it means extraditing him to another state where capital punishment is legal, and pretty much just doing everything she can to obstruct our heroes in their attempts to learn the truth and defend the Punisher. He remembered his life with Russo and what Russo had said to him after his outburst at William Rawlins in Kandahar. Castle proceeded to punch the agent repeatedly, ending his life by pushing his thumbs into his eyes. Castle stood in silence in front of his family's grave; especially Maria's. With the information he had gathered from Chaney, Castle tracked the Blacksmith to Pier 81, where a ship was docked. As they both argued, with Castle furiously throwing chairs across the room, Russo informed him that he was quitting the United States Marine Corps, and that Castle should consider joining him. Pilgrim said that they owed him. Despite his best efforts not to get involved, Castle responded by grabbing Johnny's fingers and bending it backwards, causing him considerable pain before pushing him away, which enraged Johnny. Francis David "Frank" Castle, Sr., is a former United States Marine-turned-violent vigilante. Punisher found a nuclear warhead in Doctor Doom's possession, and after he killed Doom, he set his sights on the rest of the heroes. Angered over this, Madani told Castle that he had twenty four hours to leave the city, before she stormed out. Castle then shoot at that side, hoping Pilgrim would follow the sound. I'm scared.Frank Castle. The handcuffed Castle took the chance to attack Fisk, headbutting him, but the wounded and exhausted Castle was swiftly overpowered and beaten down by Fisk. As he searched around, a very bright light turned on, blinding him. Rawlins reminded Russo that he pulled Russo out of the mud after Afghanistan, and reminded Russo that he murdered Homeland Security agents and gotten this far by him. He ran into the room on the opposite side and shot there. As Castle questioned if she mentioned his survival, Page denied it, saying that she would never compromise him. When Pilgrim went into the elevator, Castle tried to get in the next one. While Schultz weeped, the Punisher noted how David Schultz had become a good man despite his parent's actions. Castle grew worried, but saw Curtis Hoyle and Dinah Madani inside, realizing it was there cars. Bendix told Castle about how she had gone to get tacos for Fiona's crew but had found them all dead, so she had hidden under the bed and then witnessed John Pilgrim returning. Instead of answering, Castle questioned if Micro was his name, which he confirmed as Castle suggested that they speak face to face. Since then, he's killed almost everyone, with Wolverine being one of his last targets. The pair then sat down to look at his family's murder case to find new evidence. He firmly believes that the wicked deserve to be punished and stopped permanently and that their deaths - no matter how brutal and even illegal are needed as they better the world. However, Castle immediately immobilized Lance with his sledgehammer, defeated Leo, and hit Paulie in face with it. The Punisher: Created by Steve Lightfoot. And you killed them for it.""Yeah. Castle walked in and found Amy Bendix worried as she believed Madani was going to arrest him. He then admitted to Page that he killed three women and he did not deserve help from her. As soon as Castle unlocked the door, Bendix began to furiously punch him in the chest, as she had demanded that he never lock her inside a room ever again, while Castle had backed away and allowed her to express her anger against him, even allowing Bendix to slap him. While Bendix went into the bedroom, Castle then attempted to relax on the couch, as he turned on the television, flicking past a nature channel. Eventually, Frank pulls out a sonic pistol and aims it at Venom. ""You stupid son o-Ray Schoonover and Punisher. James had explained that Lewis Wilson and Russo would be the only ones involved with all of those recent terrorist attacks. 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We advise caution when dealing with any recently-released media involving multiversal subjects. Returning into his apartment, Castle read the The Crack-Up before sleeping, causing him to eventually fall asleep. Page then arrived and begged Castle to stop, but Castle ignored her pleas and dragged Schoonover into a nearby cabin. When asked who else was involved, Castle then named Billy Russo, telling the camera that Russo was a fellow marine who had worked for Rawlins, noting that Madani already knew this. ""Yeah, it was. Cyclops is the first hero killed when Punisher takes on the Marvel Universe. Castle started to tracking and eliminating all members of three gangs and other criminals along the way. However, Castle then scoffed over this comment, noting that he had called her to get her help when he was at the Larkville County Sheriff Station and was completely ignored by her, but now she had brought him back to New York City because she needed him to deal with Billy Russo, noting that this was likely because she was not allowed to go after Russo. ""One shot One kill You taught me that. Castle went alone to find Henderson while Micro stayed with the van. Daredevil is another character who's seen multiple deaths at the hands of The Punisher. He shot soldier in the arm and escaped on his van. [7], Why you protecting that piece of shit? As Castle had promised on his honor as a Marine to let Russo walk if he let Hoyle go, Russo noted that he could let Hoyle bleed out, as Castle promised to call Homeland Security if he did that. Lieberman took him into her house to treat his injury and they started to take over their deceased family members. Standing up to the Russian, the Punisher was asked if he was ready, as he told him to come at him, as the Russian threw a punch, which Punisher immediately avoid, hitting the Russian in the crotch, before grabbing his open mouth and slamming his face onto the floor. The deal between the two gangs went south as both of their leaders thought that they were lured in the trap. ""So, then, it's a trap? Castle was then flown into New York City by Dinah Madani, who put him and Amy Bendix inside her Apartment for their protection. Episode 5, "Kinbaku," (the introduction of Elektra Natchios, Matt Murdock's love interest for the season) is the only one in which he didn't appear. As the Punisher vowed that he would watch Russo die, he got no answer from his former friend so he responded by then setting off a series of bombs that had been set up around the hideout, which had killed multiple mercenaries in those blasts. ""What's that gonna do? That was who needs to know. Madani had also advised them to decide on their living arrangements, while she would stay at her hotel, while she had also promised that she and Castle would then discuss Billy Russo once she got back. Orange, however, ignored Castle's objections and insisted that they continue with the mission objective regardless. Having driven all night, Castle then decided to get some sleep, but not before tying Rachel to the bed to prevent her from leaving and gagging her with duck tape. As these men lay in pain, the Punisher then recited Penny and Dime before running them over with his van and killing them both. I'm happy that it's you. I can't let you just walk away, Frank. When Bendix questioned if his plan had gone really well or really badly, Castle did not say a word and simply replied by putting his thumbs up, as Bendix had questioned what he would look like if the mission had gone badly, which Castle had ignored. [3] Micro asked Curtis Hoyle to help Castle. By this time, Frank has worked his way through the entire cast of Marvel characters, killing heroes and villains alike. Russo claimed that he wish Castle had killed him back in Kandahar, causing Rawlins to laugh in his face. We just stayed there like that, we're holding each other.Punisher to Daredevil, The day he finally returned home to New York City, Castle was soon tearfully reunited with his children at school as he found Lisa Castle in their yoga class at her school. Getting up, Castle told Madani about Arthur Walsh, explaining that he was the man who sexually abused Russo when he was a child at Ray of Hope, with Madani making it clear that she already knew the story. They had been practicing at a warehouse. Reyes and Batzer then stormed out the room while Nelson and Page were forced to think of a plan ready for the next week when Castle's fate would be decided. Once he had arrived at Quinn's Apartment, Castle had taken note of the guitars that she had on display, as Quinn explained that she had played during her high school years. By God, that's real. Bendix sat down, proud of herself and said Castle would be a good father. You hit them and they get back up, I hit them and they stay down. Such a great line. He is brutal, cold, and efficient. Madani insisted and Castle finally answered and asked her how she found him. And you sure carry yourself like a soldier.Daredevil, It's a Marine's best friend. What exactly happened to Frank Castle's family on. [2], You're using my client as bait for the Punisher? As the trailer for The Punisher shows, Frank is still haunted by the deaths of his beloved wife and two children. Its the moment Matt finally stops seeing Frank as an adversary and as someone who is worth saving. I'll let you walk out that door. Well, it was more of Daredevil listening to Frank. Upon hearing two other men entering the bathroom, the Punisher stopped the desperate O'Hare from calling for help by knocking him back and had then strangled him with his own tie until O'Hare had eventually chocked to death. Castle quickly turned around and grabbed the assailant, pinning her to the ground. Which, Castle would knock down Olin who finished with the last hostile and said Bendix that they need to go. As Bendix noted that Barrett's suggestion seemed risky, Castle had then noted that he was lying through his teeth. This then resulted with a shootout, during which Castle had allowed their Anvil agents to knock him unconscious and drag him back inside the van. As Punisher inspected the various guns, he looked at the bulletproof vest, noticing that the design on the front resembled a skull. While Castle was gone, Tepper confessed to falsifying documents as he had been threatened by a mysterious woman demanding his confession on record.[33].