Frank Castle / Punisher — Spider-Man: Brand New Day Character Profile

About Frank Castle / Punisher

Vigilante with a lethal approach to crime, clashing with Spider-Man's non-lethal methods.

Frank Castle / Punisher — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Marksmanship, Tactical combat, Military training, Intimidation, Survival

• Strength: 9/10
• Intelligence: 7/10
• Charisma: 5/10
• Morality: 3/10
• Influence: 7/10

Affiliations

• Marvel Cinematic Universe

Quick Facts about Frank Castle / Punisher

Full Name

Francis David Castle Sr.

Occupation

vigilante, soldier

Hair Color

Black hair

First Appearance

Daredevil

Nationality

[[Italian-Americans

Frank Castle / Punisher appears in 3 titles

• Marvel's Daredevil (2015) — character page
• Daredevil: Born Again (2025) — character page
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Character Facts

Played by

Jon Bernthal

Appears in

Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Frank Castle / Punisher — Alliance Reluctant Ally — Peter Parker / Spider-Man (Tom Holland)

  Two vigilantes with conflicting methods, forced to cooperate.

  Peter stops Castle from causing collateral damage, then later takes MJ to Castle's hideout for protection. Castle shoots Jean but Peter shields her, a...

• Frank Castle / Punisher — Power Possessed Host — Jean Grey (Sadie Sink)

  Jean controls Castle's body for her plans.

  Jean possesses Castle to open a vault hiding DODC agents, and later Castle shoots at her, leading to Peter shielding her.

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