In the pouring rain, Hoyle and Castle sat on top of a roof and talked about Castle's inner troubles and how he was starting to believe that he was like Billy Russo. [35], Castle stayed in Page's car and listened to music until Page was finished being interviewed by Detective Brett Mahoney. He's dead." But as the interview went on, Schoonover revealed under her questioning that he was the season's *real* main antagonist, the Blacksmith, who had been setting up Castle to take the fall for his crimes the whole time. Pilgrim asked where they would do it. You can't leave. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Castle had then introduced himself as Pete to Rex, before Beth came back downstairs, as Castle stood by awkwardly while Rex explained that his Grandmother had given him the key and told him not to wake his mother. Castle then made it inside Valhalla and went through the tunnel. What does it change if I'm dead? Hoyle told Castle that he had a shot too, but also hesitated. ""Yeah, so Billy's running, right? Castle decided that he would use the inevitable confrontation to his advantage, despite the risks to his own life and well-being. Frank Castle (Marvel Cinematic Universe) - Wikipedia She would be getting into trouble, but be happy. [1], Talk.""Okay! [15], You took a bullet to the head and you're still kicking. Castle then confirmed that he had already slaughtered everyone who was involved with this, while Bendix questioned if doing this had ever actually made him feel better about losing them all, only for Castle to answer that it only did sometimes, with Bendix then questioning what exactly Castle had meant by that comment. Daredevil and The Punisher Analysis | The Rooftop Scene Castle sat back, annoyed when he got called again. You good with that? Hey, you notice that our fearless leader didn't even give us a name?""Yeah. Castle started to tracking and eliminating all members of three gangs and other criminals along the way. Bernthal also talked about the character's 'superpowers', saying. Micro revealed that it is a fail-safe system if the countdown reaches zero, then it would trigger explosives in the building that would kill them. The Punisher is one of the most fascinating characters in the Marvel Universe. Castle agreed with Hoyle, claiming that he was going to deal with Russo by his methods.[19]. Whatever it is you're looking for I'm not it. Quinn teased Castle about his intentions to simply pass through different bars, calling him a man of mystery, noting how he had come to the bar, defended her honour against Johnny and he had now seemingly intended to just vanish in the nights, and she would never see him again, while Castle had then insisted that Quinn did not actually need saving from anybody. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [38], The woman, the kid, where they take them. His sense of morality has turned to the extreme, differing greatly from what most would consider acceptable ideals of good and bad. Having failed to see what was about to happen in time, Castle was forced to look on helpless, in utter horror as his own wife, son and daughter were all gunned down during the crossfire. The guy who hired us. Barrett explained that the Russians did not carry guns in the gym due to the police presence, which would allow Castle to kill them. Arguments over who would win in a fight are common in the comic book community. With the distraction in place, Castle jumped on the roof of the truck carrying the weapons and stole it. Having seen Leo in the Van with her father, Castle stepped over to her side and told her she had done well to survive. In Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe, the title is taken literally. When Castle asked who Pilgrim was, Bendix began to panic and suggested that they should leave New York City before Pilgrim found them, noting that this was what Fiona would have done, as she explained to Castle who Fiona was. Castle reassured Micro that having footage of Ahmad Zubair's death along with the countdown at the Hideout had clearly done what they intended, which was why Anvil had not killed them. Subsequently, he takes control of the vampire population and turns many superheroes to his vampire army, including most of the X-Men. Mahoney tried to evade Pilgrim, but lost his way, causing the ambulance to fly off the side of the highway and crashing head first. With Madani requesting the answer on tape, Castle explained that the operation was illegal and was funded through the sales of heroin out of Kandahar, noting that the operation was run by Ray Schoonover and Morty Bennett, as well as the former SAC of Homeland, Carson Wolf, all of whom were now deceased. As the other workers laugh at him, Castle was informed by Lance that it was lunchtime before throwing a piece of concrete at his head which he ignored. While speaking to Page outside of the courtroom, Castle confessed to killing the boy's father and feeling some level of guilt for the killing, although Page still insisted that she would not judge him for it or anything else he had done. Castle then confronted Fisk for attempting to have him killed after murdering Dutton, but Fisk explained that since Castle's survival he had made a new plan involving him since he was impressed by his violent nature. Following his fight against John Pilgrim, the Punisher was called up by Curtis Hoyle, who informed him that Billy Russo had just spoken to him and was currently dying from blood loss on the floor of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. [28], Having used a bug in Morty Bennett's phone, Micro tracked him down to the CIA Safe House. However, Castle's van is stolen by Rachel. It does, however, provide the Marvel-Netflix corner of the universe with yet another dark and nuanced vigilante. The unconscious Castle was taken to the mob's hideout where once he awoke, Finn Cooley explained that not only had Castle gunned down Nesbitt, the leader of the Kitchen Irish, but he had also killed his oldest son during a shooting. His fans brought flowers and hundreds of stuffed animals and toys to the memorial, presumed to be in honor of Castle's deceased children. With the lights came loud noises and gunfire. The series follows former United States Marine . Jon Bernthal's debut as the violent vigilante was undoubtedly the best of the many plot threads in Daredevil's second go-round, so it was pretty much a given that the character would eventually get his own spinoff. Castle took a moment remember being on the same cruise with Lisa and Frank Castle, Jr. so that they could see the Statue of Liberty. However, the events left him too exhausted to even read a bedtime story to his daughter. Castle assured her it was okay and sat down. Castle then noted that if he was ever back in Michigan, he would give Beth a call, before they exchanged a hug and Castle gently taped on their truck's window to say a goodbye to Rex, stepping towards the motel. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. However, at the last moment, Russo predicted what was happening and dived for cover, which caused Castle to miss his shot. ""I infiltrate here. ""Sometimes.Amy Bendix and Frank Castle. With this information, Castle was told that his crusade of violence would never end before he fatally stabbed Dutton in the gut and then attempted to escape the block. Daredevil #183 and 184. Believing that he no longer had a war to fight for, Castle then gave up the mantle of the Punisher, symbolically burning his vest since he considering every single person he had killed to avenge the mindless death of his family. Castle was underfire by Todd, he gave chase to Russo in the crew's initial getaway vehicle, as he was determined to seek closure from their previous engagement, which was left unsettled. 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However, Micro had then noted that Castle did not really have to do any of this for him or his family, to which Castle promised that he would not allow anything to happen to Sarah and Zach, ordering Micro to stick to their plan, no matter what happened, which Micro had reluctantly agreed to. In order to discuss Castle's brain injuries, Nelson and Murdock called in Andrew Lee to discuss the bullet wound Castle sustained during the massacre in Central Park. Even though he doesn't have any super powers, The Punisher is able to work his way through the Marvel cast like a hot knife through butter. Image via Marvel Comics. Dinah Madani then arrived at the same time to talk to Castle. The Punisher has killed Spider-Man several times, including once when he was hired by Jackal. Heard some of the guys call him Agent Orange.Frank Castle and Billy Russo. Eventually, Russo managed to gain a full advantage during their fight, knocking the Punisher into the mirror and cracking it, before stabbing his Hidden Blade into the Punisher's shoulder, causing him to drop to the floor in agony while the mirror behind him fell apart. ""No!Frank Castle and Lance. While they were distracted, the Punisher cut off the head of one of the mercenaries and strapped a grenade to it, before simply tossing the bloody head at them as they all looked on in horror. Didn't wanna raise her alone, but she understood if I did not want to hang around. At the girl's insistence, Castle stopped at Tides Motel in Larkville to rest. Daredevil began trying to predict how many missions Castle had done and how long he had been on his crusade of violence against the criminals of the city, but Castle remained silent until Daredevil suggested Castle could walk away from his mission, to which Castle turned the question back on his hostage and questioned if he could ever stop as well, which Daredevil did not answer. However, he refused to admit it. Is this from season 3? Castle was then confronted by Paulie, who was kicking the wall behind him and asking what he had heard about their planned heist. Before they left the Photo Studio, Bendix noted that Castle was clearly disappointed that he did not get to kill Clive, which he did not comment on as he prepared to leave. Wolverine's scene is towards the end of the Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe saga, and it's where the reader learns that Frank has been on a warpath since he set the nuke that killed many of the heroes. Castle try to figure out how to disarm the bomb, Hoyle then told Castle to leave him and let him get exploded. Castle returned to his family's home with Ray Schoonover's stolen arsenal of weapons and looked around before sitting in at the kitchen table with a The New York Examiner newspaper featuring an article on his trial, with the x-ray of his skull as the front image. He seems to have a liking for disco and funk, commenting that he enjoyed singing along to Shining Star by Earth Wind & Fire so much that he nearly drove the rest of his unit crazy with it. "YOU hit them and they get back up, I hit them and they STAY down!". When the Russian threw the bench at him, Punisher managed to dodge out of the way before picking up a kettlebell and throwing it directly at that man's head. [6], Hey, you did good, kid. Instead of answering, Castle questioned if Micro was his name, which he confirmed as Castle suggested that they speak face to face. As the enemy ran at him, Castle went through his arsenal of weapons, going from his machine gun to pistol as the battle closed in on him, pinning an enemy to the wall and firing multiple shots into his face before continuing to move forward. Understanding that he is unable to continue his life, Castle decided to accept the mantle of the Punisher and resume his anti-criminal crusade. Once he had what he wanted, Castle prepared to leave, but the greedy Clint tried to convince him to stay by offering pornographic films. Castle was convinced by Hoyle that Russo was a priority target and they needed to deal with him as soon as possible. Later in the shootout, Castle would see Olin attempting to use a gun on her. GREAT. Just as Russo mocked the Punisher's name, calling it a crock of shit, they were interrupted by the arrival of Dinah Madani, who had come to capture or kill Russo. Castle offered Bendix his coffee to calm herself down, although Bendix had noted that this was not how caffeine worked. Venom also meets his match in the Marvel Universe Vs. Castle is taken out of this cell and questioned, which he tells them everything about the situation. Castle tracked him and charged into the hospital, fighting off a security guard on the way before blasting through the hallways with a shotgun. Eventually, Agent Orange noted that clearly Zubair did not know anything useful for them, and therefore turned to Castle, who then shot Zubair point blank in the face, killing him instantly. Maybe this is the way it's supposed to end. The rest of the inmates, quickly realizing Castle was the one who stabbed Dutton, proceeded to charge at him, planning to beat Castle to death. The Punisher then went to the church, finding Russo lying in a pool of his own blood, having been shot three times by Dinah Madani, as Russo had mistakenly believed that Hoyle had come to be with him, only to bitterly laugh when he saw the Punisher. After his issue had been dealt with, Castle was told by James to enjoy his new freedom. Pilgrim then took out a rifle and shot through the wall back at him. ""Next place I'll be passing through.Frank Castle and Beth Quinn. Now it's time for the rest of the world to learn that Frank Castle is still out there and still as bloodthirsty as ever. Castle and Micro watched as the Anvil agents stabbed the cans of petrol that they strapped onto Sarah and Zach's backs, threatening to burn them with flares if anything went wrong. Castle, now with leverage, arranged a meeting. Bendix then presented Castle with some clothes that she had bought him, noting that she had got him black as it seemed to be his style. Hopefully moon knight series can prove me wrong. Madani and Hoyle asked where he had been. ""Yes he will. Punisher Bathroom Fight Scene 2x01 Netflix (HD)..LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FORMORE..ANY REQUESTS JUST DROP A COMMENT BELOW.#THEPUNISHER#NETFLIX You can tell Jon grew up somewhere with a lot of violence to witness. Castle revealed that the cameraman was Gunner Henderson. Castle was told from James that he would be getting a free pass due to the debt the country owed to him due to William Rawlins' betrayal, as he confirmed if this was the pay off in order to ensure that he kept his mouth shut about Rawlins and the CIA, to which James had then confirmed. He admitted that the Schultzes had his sons. And let's face it, when it comes to this stuff, you're the best. You know, I appreciate that. [29], That kid out there, she got people that want to kill her. Castle and Henderson were then ordered by Ray Schoonover to take Zubair's corpse outside and bury it within the desert, with Henderson questioning if they were being ordered to bury evidence. However, once Castle stepped out, he accidentally bumped into Amy Bendix, who accused him of following her, although Castle only questioned if she was okay, confused by her panicked reaction. Castle went on a monologue about how he kept witnessing the death of his family over and over again. Ain't nothing Bill, ain't nothing. Castle ignored him until Clint told him that he had a film involving a 12-year-old girl. Castle warned Pilgrim that Schultz was in the trailer, but Castle's phone could set off the C-4 strapped to his chest. Facial recognition software confirms that the man you are looking at is indeed Frank Castle. He yelled at Castle telling him to look at what he had done. Must mean that, officially, you're not allowed to, right?Frank Castle to Dinah Madani. Knowing that he was serious, Barrett explained that Konchevsky worked from Kazan's Gym, noting they were not good people, but the Gym would be a good target. They're not gonna like it, Frank. Bendix said she was with a friend, so Castle asked if she really trusted that friend. Castle and Micro watch the news where he stated his hatred of cowardly bombers. Castle knocked on the door, making sure to keep his face down so that all Schultz saw was the police cap. Curiosity satisfied.Frank Castle and Amy Bendix, I'm offering you something no one else could. While Castle was gone, Tepper confessed to falsifying documents as he had been threatened by a mysterious woman demanding his confession on record.[33]. Patiently waiting for a perfect shot, the Punisher then fired a single bullet, which struck sicario directly in the forehead, killing him instantly before the horrified prostitutes. [25], The guy's name is Arthur Walsh, he's got to be about sixty years old, you know, I was thinking maybe I could do this for you? When The Punisher Season 1 picks up, most of the world thinks Frank Castle is very much dead. When Pilgrim went into the elevator, Castle tried to get in the next one. I'm gonna murder them, Karen. Accordingly, it helped fill in a lot of blanks. Beyond this Castle has no interest in making friends as seen when he was working as a construction worker where he worked tirelessly without breaks for six months with almost no human contact towards his co-workers with the exception of occasionally meeting with Curtis Hoyle. Russo stood there, bewildered that who he thought was his brother was actually the man who messed him up. So that means I'm gonna go and find them and I'm gonna kill them. To make sure he won't come back, he chops Deadpool into pieces and buries him around the city. [16], I don't get to see him the way I want to, Rex. Changing the subject, Hoyle then told Castle about how he was dating Delia Robinson, which pleased Castle, although Hoyle insisted that he did not want Robinson to get anywhere near the war with Russo. 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. When Castle answered, he claimed that the caller had the wrong guy, to which Micro had used Castle's real name and noted that he was seemingly a dead man following the explosion at the Blacksmith's ship. But even though Frank Castle didn't show up in Episode 5, that doesn't mean fans of The Punisher should skip it. Quinn questioned why Castle would tell her all this, to which he claimed that he wanted this relationship to be an honest one. Micro told Castle that Operation Cerberus was totally off the books. Hoyle and Castle staked outside a bar, hoping for Nelson to go there. The Punisher's fight against the Marvel Universe wasn't the only war waging in the alternate universes of the comics. Donny Chavez asked Castle for any medical skills he had from the United States Marine Corps, but he simply walked away. ""Then I head toward the extract point, which is there. I'll let you walk out that door. Once Bendix honked the horn, Castle told Pilgrim that Schultz was not there and he did not know where Schultz was. Castle then traveled into El Paso, Texas, where he eventually tracked down Cartel Sicario, the final surviving Mexican Cartel member who had believed he had finally escaped from the Punisher's wrath as he had gotten over the border to Jurez. This caused the Russians to join the fight, as Punisher was kicked in the back by Vor, pushing him into another man who he had knocked into a barbel. I'm sorry you didn't.Frank Castle to Billy Russo. However, the Punisher decided to give Russo a worse punishment and removed the knife, choosing not to kill him. You see, Castle is not a traditional hero. When one man had almost shot him, the Punisher pushed him back and shot in twice in the gut and then in the face. The last time I'd see her, I'd be holding her lifeless body in my arms. He was taken on a stretcher and moved to an ambulance for treatment for his life-threatening injuries while the city's news reporters gathered around and photographed the now infamous Punisher being arrested by the police. Hoyle had told Castle that he should have simply killed Russo, which Castle agreed with, as Hoyle commented on how they were trying to run from those feelings. This whole thing This whole thing is bullshit! Castle listened as Madani had noted that it was thought that Russo would eventually die during his six week long coma, while he was being treated at Sacred Saints Hospital, only for him to prove everybody wrong by surviving, as he eventually woke back up. Castle, however, was so bloodthirsty that he prepared to execute the man, so Daredevil knocked the pistol out of Castle's hand before the two engaged in an unarmed fight, which ended with Daredevil defeating Castle and revealing that the man was just a patsy to bait Castle. ""You know, kid, maybe you were right. From the war to the . She is freaking out that she found a knife in his bag. At Larkville County Sheriff Station, Castle was going under the name "Pete" has no file, no known address, nothing. ""I know, but here we are. Say it. Castle was nearly knocked out, falling to the ground. Despondent, Micro returned to his hideout. As promised, Castle took Beth and Rex to Donatello's for pancakes, where Castle had asked Beth about how often she worked at Lola's Roadhouse, as she explained that she did the weekends, and during the rest of the week she taught piano and guitar, while Castle listened with interest. As the other man then attempted to crawl away in agony, the Punisher calmly stepped over to him and shot him into the back of the head. Once he learned that they had robbed an underground card game run by the Gnucci Crime Family at Linello's and were killing Chavez for accidentally revealing his identity during the heist, Castle bludgeoned his hammer down to Lance's head and threw his corpse into the mixer. Performers of the Month - February 2023 Voting Castle refused to talk to anybody. During the torture, Wolf managed to free himself and grabbed Castle's gun. Both Castle and Henderson were badly wounded. Castle then fell to ground beside Rawlins' corpse, tired of holding his own from his torture and killing the CIA agent. Castle weighs 225 lbs and stands at 6'3" with an athletic build. When Page asked why he wanted to see her he began asking about the layout of his house as he had forgotten in all the years he had been away from it, telling her the stories of his son hiding cookies and his daughter's toys. Round and Round They Go (Episode Thirteen, "Memento Mori") - It ended were it began for Frank Castle when his former friend Billy Russo coaxed him into a final confrontation at the merry-go-round where the Punisher lost his wife and kids. Castle was put through surgery and medical troubles before getting put in a bed. Castle had then listened while Micro theorized that they could shoot them down from there, and questioned if his wife and son were already dead, to which Castle then reassured him that they were clearly needed alive.