Frank Castle has donned many costumes over the years, both on the page and screen. Over the past 18 months or so, he's worn at least three different versions of his combat gear in Daredevil: Born Again, Punisher: One Last Kill, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
This December's Punisher #12 by writer Benjamin Percy and artist Declan Shalvey will see the comic book version of Frank don a striking newm white suit for a special silent issue.
Thanks to CBR, we have a first look at David Marquez and Shalvey's covers for the issue. As you'll see below, the colours are inverted, so that Frank's suit is now completely white with a black skull on it. It's going to be a nightmare getting those blood stains out.
"I live in the north, where winter is a way of life," Percy shared. "There is a hush to heavy snowfall, so this is the perfect atmosphere for a silent issue, a challenge I've been wanting to take on for a long time. My partner-in-crime is Declan Shalvey, whose storytelling is so precise and dynamic that you'll feel as though you're living in these blizzarding pages."
The writer continued, "A storm is raging. New York is buried. And the streets are empty...except for a crew of criminals who want to take advantage of the snow-shrouded city. Too bad Frank has a chilly disposition and an arsenal full of winter gear, including a flamethrower he's going to put to good use."
Shalvey, who designed the suit, added, "After shorts, covers, etc, over the years, I'm delighted to finally have a whole Punisher story published. Ben is a writer whose work I've enjoyed for a long time, to work with him on a special one-off like this is a real treat."
"I love silent comics and the unique challenges they present so Ben has presented a real visual feast for me to play with. Not only that, but designing a specific costume for the character is a rare opportunity to make this story even more visually distinctive. I haven't had fun like this in a long time," he concluded.
You can check out this first look at Punisher #12 below, along with the official description for the issue.
WHITE-OUT!
An unprecedented blizzard hits NYC, but it won’t be long before drifts or pure white snow are stained with blood! Declan Shalvey joins for this special holiday tale, a silent night — and silent issue — full of violence and vengeance...AND A NEW COSTUME!
PUNISHER #12
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by DECLAN SHALVEY
Cover A by DAVID MARQUEZ
Cover B by DECLAN SHALVEY
On Sale 12/3