Talk:Punisher/Archive 4

Breakout Character of the Civil War
In the May 2007 issue of Wizard magazine, Frank Castle the Punisher is described as "the breakout character from the Civil War." The rise of Frank is one of the most important things to come of the Civil War, and the Civil War is the most important thing to happen in Castle's life so far.Erudil 17:51, 24 April 2007 (UTC) -- History page lists this talk-page post as by User:Das Baz, not Erudil


 * He is trying to become the new Captain America.

Video Game Sequel
There's been this mention of THQ and Marvel stating there will be a sequel to 2005's Punisher game. I am fairly sure that main info came from a Marvel quarterly report that said a Punisher sequel was on the production slate, but haven't been able to locate it. I took out the mention entirely since there's no reference right now, and the year was simply updated from 2006 to 2007 without solid information. Definitely something that should be re-added once we find more information. Neo aa 16:45, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

Out of Universe Perspective
To go with Wikipedia's guidelines, I've tried to include more of an "Out of Universe" perspective in the fictional character biography. Is there more we can do to change this? Neo aa 19:01, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks for bringing it up. My understanding is that out-of-universe perspective is for the "Publication history" section and other real-world sections, while fictional bios are written from an in-universe perspective. Do you have different information or a different reading? I know Wiki policies change from time to time. -- Tenebrae 19:14, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Yeah, it's marked right now as needing to be re-written since it's an in-universe perspective. It looks to me like we need a history of the comic rather than a biography somebody would write if Castle were real. They give examples like:


 * Likewise, the lead section of an article written from an in-universe perspective about a fictional character might read something like this:


 * His Royal Highness King Ludgar Wolventongue of Tympania (820 Age of the Mystic River–872 Age of the Mystic River) is a fictional character in the universe of RPG Co.'s Lands of Lustre series. Wolventongue was born into a powerful Tympanian family, the son of King Rodgast Horseheel and Queen Gebellynde of Hyrax. He ascended to the throne in 838 Age of the Mystic River and ruled as a caring and magnanimous king, although not without an occasional bout of moodiness. Wolventongue died in battle with Grufius the Gargler in the Battle of Ganzon Gulch.


 * Notice how the prose is careful to label the subject as fictional, only to proceed to describe the character as if he were real for the remainder of the paragraph. Instead, the lead section should persist with its out-of-universe view of the character:


 * Ludgar Wolventongue is a fictional character in the universe of RPG Co.'s Lands of Lustre series. Introduced in the Mysteries of Tympania trilogy by Amanda Karbowski, the character plays an important role in many Lands of Lustre novels. Karbowski's trilogy describes Wolventongue's birth into a powerful Tympanian family as the son of King Rodgast Horseheel and Queen Gebellynde of Hyrax; he ascends to the throne in 838 Age of the Mystic River, as described in the second book. Various characters describe Wolventongue as "caring and magnanimous", and Karbowski offers numerous examples of these traits. However, the king shows a temper from time to time, as when he berates a young Sir Gyroban after the Battle of Rynsoth. In the later stand-alone novel Death in Tympania (1995), Wolventongue dies in 872 Age of the Mystic River during the Battle of Ganzon Gulch, a victim of Grufius the Gargler. The fact that Karbowski killed off the popular character shocked fans and prompted many negative reviews in science fiction magazines.


 * Felix the Cat is listed as a prime example for how an article about a fictional character should be written. As much as we WANT to share the rich history of Castle that the comics create, it doesn't sound like it's what Wikipedia wants. It appears that the whole article needs to be re-structured but I want to hear other opinions before I suggest we do something that drastic, what does everybody else think about this? -- Neo aa 19:22, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * I would look more to Batman, which like Felix the Cat is a star-bearing "Good Article", but which hews to WikiProject Comics, as opposed to WikiProject Films. --Tenebrae 20:05, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Looking at Neo aa's edits, i see one's personal POV, which encyclopedias shouldnt have. All content sources should be cited or verified †B lo o d p ac k†  21:51, 25 April 2007 (UTC)


 * Sorry guys, I want it to be an A article but it doesn't sound like there's an agreed way to do this. Looking over the Batman article, there's a lot of great critical analysis. That's what I tried to add; how do you distinguish between what I added and that critical analysis? I was attempting to give examination without an opinion. How do we get this thing to be "out of universe?" -- Neo aa 03:15, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * The key is citing lots of sources. Here's the thing: We can have opinion and critical analysis &mdash; but it has to be those of expert authorities whom we quote! As simple and easy as that! We still have to present things in neutral language, and not present trivial things, etc., but you know, if some bit of critical analysis that we think up ourselves really is valid, then some credible authority will have said it themselves. All we have to do is find it and cite!--Tenebrae 05:17, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * That Batman article seems to have analysis without citing sources, such as its reference to Bruce Wayne as a "facade" with Batman being the true persona... sounds like original research to me but the article IS A grade. -- Neo aa 16:08, 27 April 2007 (UTC)


 * as stated by Tenebrae, opinion and critical analysis has to be from someone with expertise in the topic or those with authorities (i.e. movie critics, comic book creators, writers, film reviewers) and those statements have to have proper citation (i.e. website, newspaper, journal, etc. (not personal blog)). Always remember, wikipedia IS NOT a primary source encyclopedia thats why infos given here came from other sources abiding wikipedia's copyright policies. Im not familiar about the Batman article, but whatever is stated/written there since day one probably has reached consensus, so i wouldnt say its content are just oridinal researches †B lo o d p ac k†  17:36, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

sidekicks and allies
Don't you think that something about ones who aided him could be added? I know that for most Punisher fans Garth Ennis' version is mega cool and Frank hasn't had any true helper since Soap joined gay porn industry, but during previous volumes he had quite a lot of allies. I mean Micro, Mickey something - the would-be wiseguy, whom he spared and used as a informer, the policewoman he met in a park, Outlawand some other guys. He also had rather good relationshp with for example Moon Knight. 80.55.115.210 18:10, 14 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Microchip - and yes, I think that he should either have his own page with a link to it from the Punisher page, or an affiliates section. Legobrickmaster 22:00, 15 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Microchip has his own page already. And it's Mickey Fondozzi. Lots42 10:59, 17 August 2007 (UTC)

OK, you know, the "Relationships with superhero community" may lead to thinking, that his cooperating with other marvel guys were rather rare and most often they wanted to off him. But when did he realy fight Wolverine? Oh, yeah, I know, in the great Ennis' issue when he fought some midgets. And then in Confedaracy of Dunces, witch is strongly not representative (the guys want to put Puni in jail, but Murdock MUST know, that he had been imprisoned several times, so he wouldn't make it such big problem). They usually cooperated with Logan, maybe harshly but they did. With Moon Knight he was in friendly realtionship (I remeber one issue when they skook hands just after seeing each other, even without typiccal superhero fight for starters). He also got along with US Agent and Ghost Rider (probably because they don't havve much against killing bad guys, maybe not the ones that want to surrender). He was even employee of Luke Cage. 80.55.115.210 13:38, 28 August 2007 (UTC)

Punisher: The End
I think that someone with a better english than mine should add a small section about this story. --62.11.89.240 18:52, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

Metaphysics of Pendleton-inspired Punisher character
"Mack Bolan was simply a man who could command himself." – Don Pendleton, War Against the Mafia

"There are men, wrote Aristotle, so godlike, so exceptional, that they naturally, by right of their extraordinary gifts, transcend all moral judgment or constitutional control: 'There is no law which embraces men of that calibre: they are themselves law.'" Hughes-Hallett, Lucy. Heroes. Alfred A. Knopf, 2004.

Removed a "citation needed
I removed a citation needed under his cameo in the X-Men Animated Series episode, Mojovision. The reason I removed it is because the source is stated in that sentence. The source is the television episode itself. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.156.89.159 (talk • contribs)
 * and the reason i placed the citation is because its not mentioned in the episode summary here in wikipedia †B lo o d p ac k†  18:16, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
 * seems like the entry violates WP:NOR †B lo o d p ac k†  18:30, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

http://marvel.toonzone.net/xmen/episode/mojovision/25.jpg here;s evidence. Brian Boru is awesome 18:37, 24 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Sup, are you the one who PMed me? Sorry, but ill need to check the image later. The PC internet im using is limited/blocked to images. And we cant afford any assumptions that the character on that jpeg is the punisher. Laterz... †B lo o d p ac k†  21:44, 24 May 2007 (UTC)

well i have seen the image, but isolated URL viewing is forbidden by the site and we cant allow it as per WP:EL, but ill restore it via http://marvel.toonzone.net/xmen/episode/mojovision, thanks for clearing that up! †B lo o d p ac k† 14:13, 28 May 2007 (UTC)

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punisher 2 sequel additions
I noticed that every small detail as to the development of a The Punisher 2 film keeps getting added here. Please bear in mind that a main article already exists. What were having here is just a concise/brief info about the "finished" 2004 film. If you have anything to add as to the film's development/progression including who's gonna write, direct, produce, artists, etc. please refer directly to the The Punisher 2 article. Thank you †B lo o d p ac k†  15:25, 24 July 2007 (UTC)

punisher image
punisher's image in the meantime

new picture
Is this picture really representative of the punisher? It seems amateur at best. It should be replaced by a truer picture of him. Andraxx 22:06, 6 August 2007 (UTC)
 * While personally I agree with you, the artist, Tim Bradstreet, is a veeeery popular Punisher artist. He has done loads of Punisher covers.Lots42 11:01, 17 August 2007 (UTC)
 * BTW, did anyone notice that, since his revampment, the Punisher looks an awful lot like Nicolas Cage? 201.9.129.250 14:33, 15 October 2007 (UTC)

Alternate Versions
Not many people know or comprehend 'Earth Whatever Number'. I'd change them to more well known titles, like 2099 and Marvel Zombies (and of course alphabetize them) but I'm afraid of messsing up the references. Lots42 03:06, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I understand, but it's the "alternate versions" we're talking about so it's more appropriate to use the "numbered designations" in the Marvel Multiverse for the Punisher. We're not talking comicbook titles which they're well known from. Besides, these "well known" titles are also mentioned under the article description. Readers might not know these "Earth Whatever Number" that's why we're making them know it =] †B lo o d p ac k†  03:40, 1 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I agree with Bloodpack, all though I do not agree on taking off Earth-717, but that topic is for debate in the future. Legobrickmaster 18:33, 1 September 2007 (UTC)

"Punisher" or "The Punisher"?
The page is at Punisher just now. Isn't he officially The Punisher? Has this been discussed before? Chris Cunningham 18:31, 23 October 2007 (UTC)

Lead section
So what exactly is wrong with the current version? "Not per exemplar" is not a clear summary. The examples given on the project page seem to indicate that the current ordering is acceptable. Chris Cunningham 09:09, 24 October 2007 (UTC)
 * Hi! Please kindly take a look on the first sample/formatting given at WP:CMC Comic book characters. Actually, it's just a simple "copy and paste" method on the formatting scheme that we follow. If you'll browse around on several other comicbook characters, they "mostly" (if not all) have the same formats.


 * "{Name of character} is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in the comic books published by publisher. Created by {creator(s)}, he/she/they first appeared in {Name of series} #{issue number} ({year})."


 * †B lo o d p ac k† 15:41, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Cool. Right, the basic gist of what I want from the intro:
 * Avoid run-on links (i.e. fictional superhero);
 * Avoid duplicating words ("vigilante" is used twice in the first two paras);
 * Ensure that "fictional" qualifies the right noun (which here is Marvel Universe). The Punisher is fictional to us. He is not fictional to the Marvel Universe.
 * Suggestions? Chris Cunningham 16:06, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Start on debate on the exemplar talk page, and put a notice on the Project Notice Board with a link to that debate. Changing the exemplar is a big deal and requires peer input.


 * I would note, however, that the use and format of "fictional" in the exemplar's intro follows the example given at Manual of Style (writing about fiction), which specifically cites Captain Marvel (DC Comics): "Captain Marvel is a fictional comic book superhero, originally published by Fawcett Comics...."--Tenebrae 16:14, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * There's an RFC on the WikiProject page which Bloodpack raised; it specifically says to comment here. And no, the "fictional" does not contradict the Captain Marvel intro, because the Captain Marvel intro doesn't attach "fictional" to the wrong noun (unlike this article, it doesn't say "a fictional character in the Marvel Universe", it just says "a fictional character"). Nor does "exemplary" mean "perfect: please clone this on every article". I'm hardly suggesting a radical change, just a reordering of clauses to let the article read better. This bending of rules is exactly what WP:IAR is for: avoiding edit wars caused by people reverting changes just because they happen not to match guidelines. Chris Cunningham 16:22, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * I respect your point of view regarding the matter and I have already voiced my opinion. But just for the sake of clarification, this debate isn't just between the three of us. It's a WP:COMIC concern so I'll let the community members state their own opinion until an amicable consensus is achieved. In the meantime, while this discussion is still ongoing, I humbly ask you to leave the article for a moment until the said consensus.


 * As for "There's an RFC on the WikiProject page which Bloodpack raised; it specifically says to comment here", I only meant to refer here (talkpage) to know what's the current issue is all about. This matter can be discussed either in the exemplar talkpage or here. But I also feel this should be brought to the exemplar talkpage as most comic book experts are there †B lo o d p ac k†  17:17, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * It's "exemplar," not "exemplary." No one is asking for "perfection". We are asking that we use the "exemplar" as it's defined: "an ideal model."


 * That said, we may be in agreement here, actually.


 * Following the Captain Marvel example, perhaps we should, in fact, say "in comics published by Marvel Comics" rather than "in the Marvel Comics universe". I'd certainly go along on that. I've always found "in the Marvel Comics [or in the DC Comics] universe" to be a bit fannish and non-encyclopedic, and also not strictly accurate for characters who appear in alternate-universe stories &mdash; and are we really prepared to say "in the Marvel Comics multiverse in a general-audience encyclopedia?


 * As a matter of fact, the exemplar does not have "in the Marvel Comics universe," so I'm not sure where that started.


 * Chris/Thumper, you, Bloodpack and I may have stumbled onto a big fix here, and I'm all for it.--Tenebrae 17:36, 24 October 2007 (UTC)


 * Okay, so what's your suggested rewording? Chris Cunningham 10:29, 27 October 2007 (UTC)

World War Hulk
Does anything notable happen to the Punisher in this issue? I don't see any reason why the Hulk tie-in deserves any mention at all, much less its own section. --Roger McCoy 06:22, 15 November 2007 (UTC)

The last paragraph of this section also mixes up 616 timeline with Marvel MAX time line. (During the events known as "World War Hulk", the Punisher, using a specially designed power-augmenting suit, killed the rampaging alien Mung the Inconceivable of the Warbound. Shortly afterward, Castle learned he had fathered a daughter with a woman named Kathryn O'Brien, and that the child lived in San Diego, California)-- AG 12 December 2007 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.226.43.18 (talk) 15:12, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

MAX and 616
In many marvel comics character pages it mentions the main 616 character and then "other versions" one thing that has been missed is that MAX is NOT 616 (Fury being different is proof enough)

Please separate the sections, IMO (which may not matter) Max shouldn't even get one, other max versions of characters only get one or two lines (see US war machine for example)

All of Punishers series including Marvel Knights and new war journal are 616 but MAX isnt.

You could move max to where 2099 and zombies are maybe link from their to its own page.

Also in this regard in a bit mentioning MAX it refers to the destruction of Grand Nixon Island which occured in Knights.

I think this could all confuse a reader who doesnt know they are different universes.

Lots of raw info but i think the structure needs overhaul in this regard, im not the one to do it being a wiki-newb —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.155.25.150 (talk) 23:59, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

Supernatural
The article seems to imply that Garthn Ennis ignores Punisher's supernatural background; this is not true. In the relaunch, where Ennis works with the artist Steve Dillon, the Punisher acknowledges the supernatural on at least one occasion. Lots42 (talk) 03:18, 12 December 2007 (UTC)

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