The Punisher is back and more relentless than ever. This December, Frank Castle will dominate Marvel, starring in not one, but four new series and kicking off an epic era for fans of the iconic anti-hero. Forget Santa coming down the chimney because this year, the holiday season belongs to Marvel’s deadliest anti-hero kicking down your door.
For those who haven’t been keeping up with all things Punisher, Marvel Comics has launched four new series, each starring Frank Castle, with individual issues set to release in December. The lineup begins on December 3 with Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #3 (2025), featuring a slow-burn Frank Castle story by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Christian Rosado.
On December 10, Marvel Knights: Punisher #3 (2025) by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan Panosian hits shelves, followed by Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger #2 on December 17, from Jimmy Palmiotti, Tommaso Bianchi, and José Luis Soares. The month closes out on December 31 with Punisher: Red Band #4 by Benjamin Percy and Julius Ohta.
Must-Read Punisher Stories to Keep Fans Hooked Before the 2026 Disney+ Special
Main Cover by Kendrick Lim for Daredevil / Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger #2 (2025)
Punisher fans were thrilled when Jon Bernthal returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Frank Castle in Daredevil: Born Again. That excitement carried over with the announcement of Bernthal’s upcoming Punisher Special Presentation for Disney+, set for 2026. While fans eagerly await this highly anticipated special, there is plenty of Punisher material already available to keep them entertained.
With Frank Castle starring in four new Marvel titles, three of which bear his name, fresh Punisher stories are abundant, each offering something unique. Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts deliver pitch-black narratives with heavy doses of horror, perfect for fans who love Punisher’s darkest tales, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every type of Punisher reader.
Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger caters to readers seeking a more traditional superhero narrative, featuring plenty of Matt Murdock and Frank Castle action. Meanwhile, Punisher: Red Band delivers Frank Castle at his most brutal, with mature, graphic content that pushes beyond typical Marvel storytelling, satisfying fans who crave a raw and unfiltered Punisher experience.
Marvel Knights: Punisher is the ONE Frank Castle Series Fans Can’t Miss
Main Cover by Dan Panosian for Marvel Knights: Punisher #3 (2025)
Last but not least is Marvel Knights: Punisher, a four-issue limited series launching October 8, 2025. This story promises a gritty, grounded take on Frank Castle, exploring drug trafficking, brutal vendettas, and street-level justice. Palmiotti assures fans this run will honor Punisher’s legacy while delivering the intensity and stakes readers expect from Marvel’s deadliest anti-hero.
Palmiotti teased that this next chapter will show “the Punisher raw, unfiltered, and pushed to his limits in ways that will leave readers asking for more.” This series will plunge readers deep into the darkest corners of Frank’s psyche. With this story rounding out the four Frank Castle-centric titles, Punisher fans will be fully satisfied while awaiting Jon Bernthal’s special.
Marvel: Black, White & Blood and Guts #3 will be available on December 3, 2025, from Marvel Comics!
Marvel Knights: Punisher #3 will be available on December 10, 2025, from Marvel Comics!
Daredevil/Punisher: The Devil’s Trigger #2 will be available on December 17, 2025, from Marvel Comics!
Punisher: Red Band #4 will be available on December 31, 2025, from Marvel Comics!