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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. He's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to his inherently brutal and worldly nature, and that's something Ennis made very clear. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. He's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to his inherently brutal and worldly mundane nature, and that's something Ennis made very clear. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.
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** Frank is usually treated as an [[KnightTemplar absolute moralist]] who just happens to be fighting a never-ending war on crime. Other interpretations imply [[HeWhoFightsMonsters he's just as bad as the monsters he fights]] and is little different from a serial killer. The only thing that stays the same is the reason why he became the Punisher.

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** Frank is usually treated as an [[KnightTemplar absolute moralist]] and mass murderer who just happens to be fighting a never-ending war on crime. Other interpretations imply [[HeWhoFightsMonsters he's just as bad as the monsters he fights]] and is little different from a serial killer.fights]]. The only thing that stays the same is the reason why he became the Punisher.
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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature, and that's something Ennis made very clear. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's He's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its his inherently brutal and worldly nature, and that's something Ennis made very clear. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.
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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature.nature, and that's something Ennis made very clear. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.
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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/Garth Ennis's Punisher from the MAX imprint has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/Garth Ennis's Creator/GarthEnnis's Punisher from the [[ComicBook/ThePunisherMAX MAX imprint imprint]] has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* {{Anvilicious}}:
** In the first arc, ''In The Beginning'', Creator/GarthEnnis makes ''a very valid point'' through Frank Castle about how [[DumbMuscle stupid]], [[EvilIsPetty petty]], and pathetic TheMafia is when he starts massacring them. In all arcs where TheMafia is the main group of antagonists, it's generally a harsh rebuke to the cool, charismatic, humanized, tough-guy image commonly seen in popular culture. [[BigBad Nicky Cavella]] himself [[BigBadWannabe is incredibly pathetic and cowardly]] despite [[AxCrazy the horrific violence]] he carries out.
-->'''Frank Castle''': Most wiseguys are one part street-smarts to two-parts muscle. Enough to terrify the mooks that owe them money, not much more. Out of their element they're children. Little children, groping in the dark.
** The arc of ''The Slavers'', where its main antagonists are a criminal organization of HumanTraffickers. Ennis didn't beat around the bush when presenting the raw and horrific reality of this crime.

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* {{Anvilicious}}:
** In the first arc, ''In The Beginning'', Creator/GarthEnnis makes ''a very valid point'' through Frank Castle about how [[DumbMuscle stupid]], [[EvilIsPetty petty]], and pathetic TheMafia is when he starts massacring them. In all arcs where TheMafia is the main group of antagonists, it's generally a harsh rebuke to the cool, charismatic, humanized, tough-guy image commonly seen in popular culture. [[BigBad Nicky Cavella]] himself [[BigBadWannabe is incredibly pathetic and cowardly]] despite [[AxCrazy the horrific violence]] he carries out.
-->'''Frank Castle''': Most wiseguys are one part street-smarts to two-parts muscle. Enough to terrify the mooks that owe them money, not much more. Out of their element they're children. Little children, groping in the dark.
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{{Anvilicious}}: The arc of ''The Slavers'', where its main antagonists are a criminal organization of HumanTraffickers. Ennis didn't beat around the bush when presenting the raw and horrific reality of this crime.crime.
* AudienceColoringAdaptation: Creator/Garth Ennis's Punisher from the MAX imprint has left a significant mark on the character's identity to this day, infusing it with touches of realism, grit, and glimpses of complexity and humanity that, in many ways, have made it the definitive version of the character. It's a character that simply doesn't fit within a more caricatured superhero environment (as it did before) due to its inherently brutal and worldly nature. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations, most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.



* CultClassic: Years after the series' conclusion, it's still fondly looked back on by both fans and critics alike, with many of them regarding it as the greatest Punisher run of all time, and a number of the story arcs have even been referenced on WebVideo/TwoBestFriendsPlay. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* CultClassic: Years after the series' conclusion, it's still fondly looked back on by both fans and critics alike, with many of them regarding it as the greatest Punisher run of all time, and a number of the story arcs have even been referenced on WebVideo/TwoBestFriendsPlay. It's also influenced some of the Punisher's non-comic incarnations most notably ''Film/PunisherWarZone'' and the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse version of the character.

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* CompleteMonster: See [[Monster/ThePunisher here]].



* CompleteMonster: See [[Monster/ThePunisher here]].
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* EscapistCharacter: The Frank Castle character from the MAX imprint is particularly popular among those who '''strongly dislike''' criminals. Seriously, many people who truly despise criminals consider watching Frank Castle torture and slowly and painfully kill criminals to be the most satisfying thing they could see in a comic. Similarly, for obvious reasons, Frank is immensely popular among readers with right-leaning political tendencies, as well as among state officials such as police officers and military personnel. This inclination was even acknowledged in the movie ''Film/AmericanSniper'', where one of the main characters' fellow [=SEAL=]s can be seen reading the first arc of the comic.

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* EscapistCharacter: The Frank Castle character from the MAX imprint is particularly popular among those who '''strongly dislike''' criminals. Seriously, many people who truly despise criminals consider watching Frank Castle torture and slowly and painfully kill criminals to be the most satisfying thing they could see in a comic.strongly dislike criminals. Similarly, for obvious reasons, Frank is immensely popular among readers with right-leaning political tendencies, as well as among state officials such as police officers and military personnel. This inclination was even acknowledged in the movie ''Film/AmericanSniper'', where one of the main characters' fellow [=SEAL=]s can be seen reading the first arc of the comic.
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** The entire plot of the story arcs "Mother Russia" and "Man of Stone". In The2000s, it might have been seen as just another exaggeration to add elements of espionage and military conspiracy to the plot, which makes sense considering that during this period, the United States and Russia were allies against terrorism. In TheNewTwenties, however, it has become eerily prophetic, considering that tensions between the United States and Russia have once again solidified following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Particularly, there's a brief dialogue between Castle and Fury that uncannily [[{{Foreshadow}} foreshadows]] this.
---> '''Frank Castle''': There's a rumor the Russians are our friends these days.\\
'''Fury''': Well, there's friends and there's friends. The old games never change, Castle. You know that.

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