, a vigilante antihero created by Marvel Comics, has appeared in various mediums of media. Since the character's creation in 1974, he has appeared in films, television, and video games. The character, and his symbol have featured on products and merchandise.
Television
Animation
Punisher appears in Spider-Man, voiced by John Beck. He first appears in the seventh and eighth episodes of the second season, and later appears in the eighth episode of season four. Due to the requirements for children's programming, Punisher was restricted to using non-lethal weapons which took the form of concussion blast energy weapons or gimmick guns such as electrified net launchers. The death of his family was portrayed off-screen by showing a kite flying and then falling, at the sound of gunshots.
In the X-Men episode "Days of Future Past ", two children are seen holding a video game cartridge called Assassin, with the Punisher on the cover of the video game. The game was produced by "Marbles", a play on "Marvel". A robot duplicate of the Punisher also appeared in the episode entitled "Mojovision", attacking Wolverine and Jean Grey.
In ', the Punisher is mentioned as a vigilante henchman. In the episode "Armor Wars", Pepper Potts suggests Tony taking revenge on Obadiah Stane "Punisher-style". In the episode "The Hammer Falls," the Punisher is mentioned by Pepper as a possible culprit for the one attacking Iron Man's rogue's gallery when it was actually Justin Hammer in the Titanium Man armor looking for the mysterious person who was blackmailing him.
The Punisher appears in The Super Hero Squad Show episode "Night in the Sanctorum", voiced by Ray Stevenson. he was restricted to non-lethal weaponry like lasers. When Enchantress used her magic to crash the Super Hero Squad's Helicarrier into the wall separating Super Hero City and Villainville, Punisher's van was one of the possible places for them to crash for a while.
In ' episode "Enter the Whirlwind", the Punisher is mentioned by a taxi driver who is reading a newspaper article that states "Vigilante 'Punishes' Again" and a photograph of the Punisher's skull logo.
The Punisher makes a cameo appearance in the Avengers Assemble episode "Planet Doom," but his voice actor is uncredited. He is a hero operating undercover within Doctor Doom's empire in an alternate timeline.
Frank appears in the second season of Daredevil. Daredevil crosses paths with him when he has targeted some gangs in Hell's Kitchen. During the final episode, he assists Daredevil by sniping the Hand ninjas.
Frank appears in The Punisher. In the first season, Punisher uncovers a larger conspiracy beyond what was done to him and his family. This led to him allying with Micro. In the second season, Punisher is drawn into the mystery surrounding the attempted murder of Amy Bendix where she is targeted by John Pilgrim under the orders of Anderson and Eliza Schwartz. At the same time, his former best friend Billy is slowly turned into the psychotic Jigsaw.
Films
Live-action
The Punisher appears in The Punisher, portrayed by Dolph Lundgren.
The Punisher appears in The Punisher, portrayed by Thomas Jane.
The Punisher appears in , portrayed by Ray Stevenson.
The Punisher appears in Spider-Man, voiced by Daran Norris. Spider-Man encounters him near the docks and prevents Punisher from sniping him. By the end of the game Punisher plays cards with Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Captain America.
The Punisher appears in The Punisher, voiced by Thomas Jane.
The Punisher appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions.
The Punisher appeared in Marvel Avengers Academy, voiced by James Arnold Taylor. He was first featured as an antagonist, fighting with Kingpin. He could later be recruited after his defeat during the "Daredevil" event.
The Punisher appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Puzzle Quest.
The Punisher appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Contest of Champions.
The Punisher appears as an unlockable playable character in Marvel Future Fight.
The Punisher appears as an unlockable playable character in ', voiced again by Brian Bloom. He is available through the "Marvel Knights: Curse of the Vampire" DLC.
Web series
The Punisher appears in .
Comic strips
The Punisher appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man comic strip in 2004.
Novels
In 2004 the Punisher film from that year was novelized.
The Punisher appears in the prosenovel adaptation of the event comic Civil War.
