Punisher (Frank Castle)

   Punisher.  Even  the  name can  strike  fear.  Frank  Castle  was  an  extraordinary  army  man.  He  served  in  many  wars   and  even  won  a   purple  heart  for  his  duties.  Born  into  a  strong  Catholic  family  he  originally was  planning  to  become  a  priest  but  quit  because  he  was  unable  to  forgive  those  that  did  evil  things.  This  view  point  would  influence  everything  he  did in  his  later  life.

  One  day  while  he  was  on  leave  from  his  military  duty, he  and  his  family  went  to  central  park  for  a  picnic.  While  they  were  eating  they  witnessed  a  mafia  execution  going  on  right  in  the  middle  of  the  park.  In  an  effort  to  clean  up  all  the  loose  ends  the  mafia  boss ordered  everyone  to  be  killed,  including  Frank's own  family.  They  were  killed  right  in front  if  his  eyes.  He  was  the  only  survivor.

  Though  he  identified  the  shooters  to  the  police  and   they  were  arrested,  he  began  his  own  efforts  to retain  justice.  He  became  the  Punisher.  He killed those  who  had  done  anything  wrong  whether  it be murder,  rape,  or  theft.  Though  arrested  on  numerous  occasions  he  never  changed  his  ways.  Because  of  his  training  and  military  experience  he can  kill  and  defend  himself   so  well,  its  scary.  Most  people  don't  view  him  as  a  super  hero,  but  more  of  a  psychopath.  Though  he  abides  to  his  own  ways  of  "correcting  injustice", his  extreme ways  will  always  put  him  at  odds  with  authorities  and  super  heroes alike.