Daredevil regards Castle as an extremist. “His story will never have a ... If the Captain is an Eagle Scout, and Daredevil meddlesome, then Spider-Man is a “fool” (Grant, McLeod, and Weeks, 1993, n.p.). He might have the makings of “a ...
Author: Alicia M. Goodman
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 9781476682501
Category: Literary Criticism
Page: 193
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Since the Punisher's first appearance in the pages of Spider-Man #129, the character has become one of the most popular and controversial figures in Marvel's vast universe. The Punisher represents one of the most recognizable types of anti-heroes. His iconic skull insignia stands for a unique type of justice: protecting the innocent while violently eliminating everyone he sees as a villain. This collection examines the Punisher from philosophical perspectives about morality and justice. Essays critique the character through the lenses of gender and feminism; consider the Punisher's veteran status in relation the Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq wars; and examine how politics and gun violence connect the Punisher's world with the real world. Many iterations of the Punisher are examined within, including the Netflix release of Marvel's The Punisher, comics series such as Punisher: MAX, Marvel Knights, and Cosmic Ghost Rider, and several fan fiction stories.