The Punisher Masters

Feb 23, 2018

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Two days ago, the 6th and last issue of Punisher Max: The Platoon comic was released in comic book stores everywhere. When the story concluded, Garth Ennis, the man behind the storyline released this awesome statement telling us that he’s not done with Frank.

This exciting news puts all fears of not seeing any more of Garth’s incredible Punisher stories whether in Max form or in Main 616 to rest. We’re going to have more Punisher stories written by Garth Ennis that will add to his collection of awesome Punisher works.
Garth Ennis should be highly regarded as The Punisher Master. A type of a Punisher writer, artist (such as Tim Bradstreet and Mike Zeck), or actor who nailed the image of The Punisher perfectly. Ennis is a master in Punisher writing because he clearly understands everything there is to know about Frank Castle from what’s going on in his mind to finding creative ways of destroying the most dangerous criminals on earth. Another secret to his comic book success is Ennis’ acknowledgment that Frank’s stories work best when he’s in a real-world setting very much like our world where there is no such thing as Godzilla-type monsters, super-powered humans, mutants, zombies, talking animals, aliens, fantasy worlds, or supernatural beings of all kinds.

The Real Punisher! — I bet you know what this promo remind you of comic book cover-wise.

Another person who must be regarded as The Punisher Master is Jon Bernthal, the man who acted out as The Punisher in Daredevil Season 2 and in his own solo Punisher series and totally nailed it! He mastered the role of The Punisher flawlessly beyond words.
In my honest opinion, there is no Punisher actor before him that can compare to Jon’s award-winning performance as Frank Castle. A real family man who was chosen to play the part of a man who lost all of his loved ones to criminals and became The Punisher as the result. His impressive performance in Daredevil Season 2 earns Jon his very own solo Punisher series that received huge praise from people who saw the show and were amazed by the flawless acting, a masterful storyline, and a magnificent cast. Everything about the show is a masterpiece right up there with Garth Ennis’ Punisher Max comics. Can someone please give this show an Emmy!
I will always regard both Garth Ennis and Jon Bernthal as The Punisher Masters because these 2 wonderful men perfected the image of Frank Castle in every way in both comic book and TV show forms. Like Mary Poppins, Jon and Garth’s version of The Punisher is perfect in every way.

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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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