Cover to Punisher #10 is here! – The Punisher's Harp

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. Why, 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.

Marvel’s Full February solicitations is now out! Looks like Ortiz is in deep doo-doo in this issue. Punisher fans, say hello to Matt Horak the new artist that will replace the late Steve Dillon as artist for Becky Cloonan’s incredible Punisher run!

THE PUNISHER #10
BECKY CLOONAN (W) • MATT HORAK (A)
Cover by DECLAN SHALVEY
CORNER BOX VARIANT COVER BY JOE JUSKO
AGENT OF DESTRUCTION!
• Agent Ortiz is no longer hunting Frank with the D.E.A. Now, as they say, it’s personal.
• Agent Ortiz is now up against both the Punisher and an entire deadly mercenary outfit.
• Agent Ortiz might be in trouble.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

Owosso Harpist

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