What is up with the Punisher logo?
What is up with the Punisher logo?
And what about the inspiration behind the logo itself? There’re at least two hypotheses. Some sources point out that the design was inspired by an emblem worn by a Vietcong sniper, while others claim that the Punisher logo was based on the image of the demon Olivier, a fictional supervillain from Marvel Comics.
Why is the Punisher logo so controversial?
In 2019, Marvel openly addressed a real-life issue with its most controversial character, the Punisher, whose logo had been adopted by groups advocating for increased violence from law enforcement and right-wing fringes.
Is Marvel changing Punisher?
Marvel Makes Major Change to The Punisher’s Origin to Set Up His New Villain Role. Marvel is making major changes to The Punisher – down to retconning his entire origin story to set up his new role as a major villain in the Marvel Universe.
Did Chris Kyle use the Punisher logo?
In the case of the Punisher, it was actually U.S. soldiers that first brought him to the battlefield in Iraq. The unit of Chris Kyle, the American Sniper, called themselves the Punishers, labeling their gear with the four-fang skull and painting it on walls of Iraqi homes and buildings to mark their territory.
Why did Punisher symbol change?
According to ScreenRant (opens in new tab), the new logo is rumoured to resemble Oni, a Japanese mythological demon. Oni used to be a villainous, murderous figure, but in today’s culture they’re seen as a protector to ward off bad luck – essentially the ultimate anti-hero (much like The Punisher).
Why did the Punisher emblem change?
Marvel is releasing a new Punisher comic in March but has changed the iconic skull logo in an attempt to distance itself from police and other groups who have adopted it.
