Despite being one of Marvel’s most iconic symbols, the Punisher‘s skull doesn’t have a widely-known origin. Frank Castle’s brutally grounded approach to crime-fighting sets him apart from Marvel’s pantheon of superheroes. His stories feel close to the real world, where skill and willpower matter more than supernatural abilities. The Punisher represents what a normal human can become when pushed beyond all limits.
The Punisher’s Skull Logo Origins and Evolving Meanings Explained In Marvel Comics