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Punisher is a comic book character that first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129

Frank's real name is what?

Topic started by Brit on July 3, 2009. Last post by kev17 4 months, 2 weeks ago.

There two comic book series that tells the story of the Punisher, the MAX and the 616 universe. That we know, but what is his name in 616 and MAX? Is it different or the same? I dunno and it confuses the hell out of me! Plus he had a son right? His name was Francis David "Frank" Castle Jr. and since he is the Jr., then Frank's name is Francis David "Frank" Castle, you know with the Sr? There was also the Italian name Castiglione, which he changed to Castle in order to illegally serve a third tour in Vietnam. I think I'm going cross-eyed! I need insights my friends. Thanks!

Edited 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Vance Astro (51,775 posts) See mini bio

Francis David Casteliogne Jr. He shortened it to Castle.

Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Brit (91 posts) See mini bio

That's the Sr. right? Does it apply for MAX and the 616?

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Post by Nova`Prime` (873 posts) See mini bio

The name is the same in both MAX and 616, he changed it in both for whatever the reason. In the 616 it had to do with serving another tour in Vietnam while in the MAX I believe it had something to do with his law enforcement background. I could be wrong, about why he changed them, but I know he changed them.

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Post by Vance Astro (51,775 posts) See mini bio

@Nova`Prime` said:

" The name is the same in both MAX and 616, he changed it in both for whatever the reason. In the 616 it had to do with serving another tour in Vietnam while in the MAX I believe it had something to do with his law enforcement background. I could be wrong, about why he changed them, but I know he changed them. "

I could have sworn Punisher's MAX is canon.

Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by Nova`Prime` (873 posts) See mini bio

@Vance Astro: You might be right, I remember seeing his family's head stone in one issue where it had the name Casteliogne on it. Perhaps when they call him Castle its a nick name he had. I am gonna have to take a look through my MAX titles to double check, I'll let y'all know later in the day.

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Post by Brit (91 posts) See mini bio

MAX is not n sync with the 616 universe. So I guess it is different. I think.

Posted 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Post by kev17 (102 posts) See mini bio

Francis (frank) Castle in everything but punisher MAX . its Francis David Castiglione in MAX continuity.

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Post by Brit (91 posts) See mini bio

@kev17 said:

" Francis (frank) Castle in everything but punisher MAX . its Francis David Castiglione in MAX continuity. "

With the Sr. because he had a son after, is it that correct?

Posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Post by kev17 (102 posts) See mini bio

yep. His sons francis jr. His fathers david.

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