The Punisher and The Equalizer

 

In addition to getting a new aged up T'Challa Jr. in the next Black Panther movie, Denzel Washington is said to have a role in it.  Washington is one of my all time favorite actors and he has hinted that this may be his final performance, so I can't wait to see what he and director Ryan Coogler have in store.  Thanks to Brian C, a Patron of this Blog, for suggesting this pairing!

Wildcat and The Punisher

 

Frank Castle may not be the type to train under someone else, but maybe he would make an exception for Ted Grant. Pity the bad guys that try to interrupt their sparring session!.

Stupendous Man Vs. The Punisher

 

Well, this would be a battle for the ages.  Let's hope Calvin takes it easy on Frank.

Peacemaker and The Punisher

 

The new season of Peacemaker will be airing soon on HBO Max.  The first season was surprisingly enjoyable, and it will be very interesting to see how the show changes between the DCEU and James Ginn's new DCU. I'm also dying to see the new opening credits sequence.

The Punisher and Hitman (Part Two)

 

Continued from yesterday's cover, we see that these two are diving head first into the challenge that awaits below.  Let's hope they have what it takes to live to tell the tale!

The Punisher and Hitman (Part One)

 

These two probably would not have much interest in joining forces.  That conflict is just what would make for an interesting tale, however.  It would be a story too big to be contained to a single issue, though - so make sure you come back here tomorrow for the thrilling conclusion!

The Punisher Vs. Nexus

 

This is another cover that looks relatively simple, but required a bit of prep work.  I had to remove and replace Nexus's targets prior to adding Frank Castle in.  Here is a look at the behind the scenes progress:

Coming Tomorrow:  STF #4600!

The Punisher and Jonah Hex

 

There guys are both tough as nails and go about their business in a direct, no-nonsense manner.  I can only imagine what the friction would be like if they were to be thrown together for an adventure, whether as adversaries or allies.

The Punisher Vs. The Partridge Family

 

It will be interesting to see Jon Bernthal return as The Punisher in the upcoming Disney+ Daredevil: Born Again series.  He was great in the role on the Netflix shows, but those were a lot more violent than anything I expect to see on this new family friendly service, even if it is in their "adult" section.  Let's hope he isn't watered down too much.

Super-Friends and The Punisher

 

I loved with The Super-Friends would have a guest star on the show like Plastic Man or Green Arrow.  It made the world they inhabited seem even more expansive and inclusive of the comics in my young collection.  Frank Castle appearing would have truly been a surprise though - I can only imagine what a Super-Friends version of The Punisher would have been like!

Commissioner Gordon and The Punisher

 

This is another cover that required a bit of prep work to accomplish.  With only a partial image available, I had to build out the signal and fencing before I could add in the Punisher elements.  Here's a behind the scenes look at the process:

The Punisher and John Wick

 

Yeah, I don't know how smoothly this team up would go.  Both of these guys are no-nonsense operatives that prefer to work alone.  I certainly don't envy anyone that gets in their way.

Blue Beetle and The Punisher

 Here's another unlikely pairing.  I can't really seen these two working together unless presented with a scenario like the one above.  It might be interesting to see how their different attitudes and crimefighting styles clash when they find themselves battling side by side.  

The Punisher Vs. Manhunter in: "Manhattan Deception!"

 

Okay, a few days ago I was mentioning how I wondered why more heroes did not hade looser fitting sleeves on their costumes like Firestorm does - but this is going a bit too far.  Manhunter's sleeves were more than just loose, they were positively voluminous!  Perhaps he was hiding extra weapons in them?

These two previously met in STF #3081 and first crossed paths in in STF #1402...

The Punisher and The Authority

 Probably the most surprising announcement in James Gunn's DCU line up was an Authority movie.  I think Gunn may want to juxtapose their style of crimefighting against that of Superman's.  Superman Legacy promises to present the kinder, more optimistic and inspiring Man of Steel that's been missing from the movies for too long.  I expect that a follow up movie will see Superman clashing with The Authority like he did with The Elite in the comics and on video.  

The Punisher and Nightwing

 

This is another cover in which the final product makes it look like a relatively simple one.  Just plop The Punisher in behind Nightwing, right?  There was a bit more prep work before I could get to that stage though.  Here's a peek behind the process:

Captain Carrot Vs. The Punisher

 

It probably should be taken with a grain of salt, but Rosario Dawson has made a few statements lately that indicate both she (as Claire/Night Nurse) and Jon Bernthal (as The Punisher) are set to become part of the MCU proper, most likely in the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again series.  I hope it's true, I really like both of those characters on the Netflix shows, and would enjoy seeing them again.

The Punisher and Dick Tracy

 

This is a confrontation I would like to see.  Tracy's extensive rogues gallery is filled with just the type of criminals that would attract the attention of Frank Castle - but a clash of tactics is sure to ensue.  There's definitely good story potential there.

The Punisher and The Huntress

 

I'm a little surprised that I haven't featured these two together yet.  Both of them have a focus on stamping out organized crime, so I imagine their paths are destined to cross sooner or later.  Both have also been known to go over the line in their adventures, so I don't see either one trying to tame the other's impulses as often happens when they are teamed with more straight laced heroes.

Legion Subs and Star Trek (& Much More!)

 

I was a big fan of anthology comics, whether they included new material, reprints, or a mix of both.  They were always a great value, and would sometimes even introduce me to a new character or two.  Sadly, they seem to have fallen by the wayside.  DC tried a new line of 100-Page Giants for sale in Walmart, but those seem to have been discontinued.  I do not know how well they sold, but apparently they have been replaced with comic book 4-packs.