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Finally , Marvel is answering the question : what if Peter Parker did n’t becomeSpider - Man … but becameThe Punisherinstead ?
It ’s an substitute history that at least two or three comic fans have considered before ( in all probability ? ) , since both Marvel heroes were forge in the fervency of seeing a loved one remove . With swell powers , Peter became a superhero . With only heavy weapon to rely on , Frank Castle became Punisher .
Now thanks toWhat If ? Punisher#1the two heroes will be rolled into one ( and their worlds along with them ) .
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If the premise does n’t convert devotee that this reimagining is more compelling than gimmicky ( a watershed often found in ' what if ? ' story ) then the preview cover nontextual matter by Chris Stevens is n’t going to move the acerate leaf . That being said , there really is no substitute for see Spider - Man ’s suit reimagined as a Punisher tetraiodothyronine - shirt … and his carpus - mount web shooters replaced with , well , let ’s just call them bullet - shooters . Have a look :
Take a look at the official synopsis forWhat If ? Punisher#1 lineal from Marvel comic :
WITH GREAT business leader … When Peter Parker ’s Uncle Ben is ruthlessly killed by a burglar Peter permit escape , he consecrate to never rent the same fate befall another guiltless bystander . From then on , he stands as a figure of cold retribution . Criminals beware – the shamed caught in this spider ’s WWW will be PUNISHED . But will Parker stand triumphant … or shatter by this twist of fate ? The friendly locality take a different turn in this WHAT IF ? adventure , fix a very dissimilar gumption of obligation for the world who will be get it on as THE PUNISHER , as his conflict against villains like the GREEN GOBLIN take a new course !
Despite the shock value of the cover , editor program Mark Basso highlights the fact that there may be more shared between Peter Parker and Frank Castle than distinguishes them - making them perfect campaigner for a ' What If ? ' single issue :
Punisher and Spider - Man are two very , very different characters , but could they be two sides of the same coin ? They ’re fueled by unlike philosophies and use different methods , but how many kicks to the other side does it take to twist a Peter Parker into THE PUNISHER ! ? Everything you think you call up you have it off ( not a literal error ! ) about your favorite heroes and anti - paladin will transfer after you read this book !
It ’s hard to argue that Spidey would n’t have find a more permanent root to villain like Green Goblin by using a pistol as opposed to his sense of humour . But in a world where the hero is gun people down , who ’s to say the Goblin is n’t just as far on the right side of the origin ?
wear this title of respect from Carl Potts and Juanan Ramirez is n’t quite the mash - up for you , then one of the other What If ? issues arrive later this yr from Marvel could be more up your alley . Perhaps exploring what would change if Flash Thompson had been bite by the radioactive wanderer in Peter ’s place …
What If ? Punisher#1will be uncommitted on October 10 fromMarvel Comics .
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