Judge, Jury and Executioner Essays on the Punisher in Print and on Screen

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.

ISBN:	9781476682501
Publisher:	McFarland
Imprint:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published date:	30 Aug 2021
DEWEY:	741.5973
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	vii, 185
Weight:	333g
Height:	229mm
Width:	152mm
Spine width:	15mm

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