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2. Very popular with right wing extremist ....Nazi....groups

Fri Oct 3, 2025, 02:59 PM

Oct 3

Is the Punisher symbol political?
The symbol has since become widely controversial after becoming appropriated by hate groups, law enforcement groups and United States military personnel, often to symbolize bigotry, openness to murder, and American superiority; thus, in the 2022 run featuring the character, Marvel instead has Castle, after joining The .

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punisher

Marvel’s Punisher Problem
The Punisher has been adopted by right-wing extremist groups and there isn't much the company can do about it.

https://www.newsweek.com/marvels-punisher-problem-1574579

Marvel’s “Punisher” Was a Hate Symbol Long Before Police Co-opted His Character

https://truthout.org/articles/marvels-punisher-was-a-hate-symbol-long-before-police-co-opted-his-character/