You see the logo as a sticker on the back of big trucks and SUVs, or worse, as a white nationalist tattoo. The Punisher character debuted in a Marvel comic in 1974.

The Punisher's iconic skull has gone through different meanings and iterations since his creation, which has led to some real-world controversies. advertisement CBR ...

Few superhero emblems are as provocative as the Punisher’s. Superman’s diamond “S” communicates decency and heroism, while Batman’s silhouette bat strikes fear in those who prey on the ...

The Punisher skull is not merely a profitable merchandising industry, but an ideological icon verging on religious significance. One of the impetuses for its popularity was a reactionary objection ...

The vast majority of Punisher stuff are produced and sold by Marvel, but it’s not hard to find the Punisher Skull without Marvel’s involvement alongside pro-police merchandise.

The Punisher skull has also been spotted among far-right militias like the Three Percenters, and on rioters on January 6 — something that Jon Bernthal spoke out against at the time.

Marvel's the Punisher Lays the Beatdown on Cops Who Use His Skull Symbol for 'Blue Lives Matter' Movement Published Jul 15, 2019 at 12:08 PM EDT Updated Jul 13, 2022 at 5:54 AM EDT By Daniel Avery ...

The scene reveals a disturbing detail: Officer Powell sports a skull tattoo on his wrist, signaling his allegiance to the Punisher’s (Jon Bernthal) brutal brand of justice.

The Punisher skull is definitely something I would be worried to see an officer wearing if they pulled me over, but it’s still arguably less bonkers than a Sheriff’s Deputy with a QAnon patch.

The co-creator of Marvel Comics’ darkest antihero, The Punisher, is hoping to take back the character’s logo from police. The Punisher character, whose real name is Frank Castle, is a ...