Captain America's Controversial Story

May 25, 2016

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There’s no doubt about it. Nobody’s liking the way Nick Spencer is writing the newest Captain America #1 issue that’s just been released today. That’s because at the end of the issue, Cap pushed one of his former allies out the plane that’s flying way up in the air and utters “Hail Hydra” while standing next to a prisoner who was held by Baron Zemo. The ending is highly controversial, indeed. But that’s no excuse for making death threats to Spencer all because he decided to shake up the Marvel Comic world with this controversial story line that’s just getting started.
Punisher, himself, would’ve never believed that his favorite hero, Cap, would join forces with Hydra and betray everything Cap long stood and fought for. He would investigate to find out whether Cap really did join Hydra or not. If it’s true, then Punisher would sadly have no choice but to destroy him because he crossed the line by joining Hydra and ultimately betraying the red, white and blue, freedom, liberty, stars and stripes, and everything else he fought and stood for. But if Cap is only pretending to side with Hydra only for him to strike down the sinister organization when the right moment comes, then Frank would spare Cap and help him defeat Hydra.
I admit, I’m no fan of Cap. In fact, I don’t really care about any Marvel character out there except Punisher. Still, I don’t think it’s right to lash out against Spencer all because he created a controversial issue that’s a part of a much bigger story line that could end with Cap turning himself against Hydra, defeat the evil organization once more, and resume his role as America’s Greatest Patriot.

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Sherry Konkus lives in Owosso, MI. She is the proud owner of the Camac Athena EX Concert Grand Harp named “Grover” and Camac Mademoiselle named “Ernie.” She’s also the proud author of The Punisher Harp Zone. Sherry is the one who came up with the idea of portraying The Punisher from Marvel Comics as the punishing harpist who plays the harp in memory of his family who was killed by the mob years ago.

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Why does The Punisher play the harp?

It’s easy to imagine The Punisher shooting up criminal hideouts and blowing off the heads of thugs and mob bosses as the ultimate punishment for their crimes. But it’s hard to imagine (and believe) that there is also very gentle side to The Punisher no one knows about except for The Defenders (Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist), Microchip (aka David Linus Liberman), and Spider-man (aka Peter Parker) who actually saw and became amazed at him doing something no one has ever thought he could do with his violent hands– play the harp. A gentle stringed musical instrument no one could ever believe that The Punisher would have such talent and ability to use his otherwise destructive hands to gently and tenderly pluck and caress its strings.

Indeed, it’s very hard to imagine and believe that the Punisher’s violent hands that brake bones, strangle necks, and punch out guts are the very same hands that softly and tenderly pluck, caress, and gracefully sweep across the strings of the harp.

Why does he do it, you asked? Because Frank is doing this in memory of his family whom he communes with through songs, poems, and prayers as he gracefully wave his battle-scarred arms and hands across the strings to fill his private family shrine with harp music that moves The Punisher to joyful tears.

Where did the Idea of The Punisher and his Harp come from?

It’s a concept I, Sherry Konkus made up myself. It combines my new found obsession with The Punisher that I had since 2014 and my life long love for the harp. It is the very best concept I ever made. This is my version of The Punisher from Marvel Comics who is portrayed by me as the punishing harpist who plays the harp in memory of his late family who got killed by a criminal mob years ago and whenever he needs a break from waging a one man war against organized crime.

The Punisher was created by Gerry Conway with the help of artists John Romita, Sr. and Ross Andru. His name coined by Stan Lee. The Punisher is owned and trademarked by MARVEL.

The idea, concept, and inspiration behind The Punisher’s portrayal as The Punishing Harpist who plays the harp in memory of his family is in fact my own. Sweetest. Idea. Ever.

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Captain America's Controversial Story