The Punisher Blasts His Way Into Ongoing Regular Band Series From Marvel

Following up on Marvel’s Punisher: Red Band series, Frank Castle is getting a new, ongoing regular band series titled — what else — The Punisher.

Written by Benjamin Percy with art by José Luis Soares, the news was revealed earlier today at the Lucca Comics & Games in Italy by Marvel EIC C.B. Cebulski. In the series, Frank is dealing with the events of the red band series, and fighting a newly returned Jigsaw.

“Punisher: Red Band was a new beginning for Frank Castle—and an unrelenting assault,” Percy said via press release provided to Comic Book Club. “The book was polybagged, because it was a biohazard, dripping with blood. Now that you know we aren’t fooling around, we’re entering a new phase of storytelling that will serve both as a continuation of Red Band and a fresh start for new readers.

“I’m joined in the dark alleys and rusting warehouses of New York by José Luis on pencils and Oren Junior on inks. Jose is stretching his incredible art in a new direction, channeling all the grit and scars and shadows you’d expect from Frank’s cracked-window view of the world. You’ll be amazed and disturbed by the grounding detail and physical menace and brutal action he’s bringing to this story. And who better to cast as our villain—in a story about Frank picking up the broken, jagged pieces of himself—than one of the greatest Marvel baddies: Jigsaw. Get ready. This is gonna hurt.”

Recently, The Punisher logo saw a renewed bit of controversy with FBI director Kash Patel utilizing the log for “challenge coins,” little medals he gives out for what he considers a job well done. While various militias and extreme law enforcement officials have adopted The Punisher symbol, and Marvel seemingly retired the logo and then the character of Frank Castle for some time in response… Well, they’re both back.

You can check out the synopsis, as well as David Marquez’s cover for the book below. The Punisher #1 hits stores on February 25, 2026.

CRIME’S WORST NIGHTMARE RETURNS!

As unflinching and uncompromising as ever, Frank Castle’s memory is damaged, and he’s hunting for answers and criminals alike! He’ll get more than he bargained for of both when the notorious and bloodthirsty JIGSAW returns…with THE PUNISHER dead in his sights!

PUNISHER #1

Written by BENJAMIN PERCY

Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES

Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ

On Sale 2/25

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