The iconic punishment undertakes an unexpected path in this new reality of the Universe of Marvel Ultimate

In The ultimates #10The Heroes team is located in Castletown, a disturbing American city made up exclusively of members of the red skullsan organization neo -Nazi. But the real blow comes when they discover that the city is full of Soldiers modeled in the image and similarity of Frank CastleEl Punisher original.

However, these new “punishments” have nothing to do with the anti -hero we knew. Instead, John Walkerbetter known as American agentIt seems to be the main mind behind this twisted version of Justiciero. Yes ok Frank Castle He was always a character morally ambiguousCastletown soldiers They have no scruplesand many of them seem Unstable as Walker himself.

Who is John Walker and why is he so dangerous?

For those who do not remember it, John Walker debut in Captain America #323 (1986), created by Mark Gruenwald y Paul Neary. Initially it was the Super-patriotA character who tried to earn notoriety Acquired powers Through Power broker. I am Self -centeredness and violent character Led him to become a figure controversialBut his great moment came when he hired the cloak of Captain America After the resignation of Steve Rogers.

Later, in Captain America #354 (1989), John has reinvented himself as an American agentone version more aggressive and ruthless of the sentinel of freedom. Has been part of teams like Thunderboltshas faced Multiple alien invasions And, although he collided with other heroes, He has always maintained his brutal vision of justice.

How do you adapt to Walker in this ultimate universe?

Him New Ultimate Universe He showed that he is Much darker and radical that the original and the idea of ​​A Armed Punishers inspired by John Walker confirms it. While in the main continuity Frank Castle He had his your code and a very personal goalThese new soldiers They seem to be tools of a violent and controlled ideology.

In addition, history leaves us with a great question: Where is Frank’s real castle in all this? Even if we know it ORIGINAL PUNISHER he had More versions In different temporal lines, in this case your inheritance It seems to have been taken and completely corrupt.

John Walker has always been a character controversial and polarizing Within the Marvel universe. Unlike Steve Rogers, whose commitment to justice was unwaveringWalker has shown again and again His sense of duty is influenced by his impulsive nature and his search for recognition. Although he tried to redeem himself in different stages of his history, his decisions usually bring serious consequencesBoth for him and for those around him.

Compared to Frank Castle, the ORIGINAL PUNISHERWalker represents an even more vision Unpredictable and chaotic of extreme justice. While Castle had a Personal code And I used to act alone, walker You have no repairs to manipulate and guide groups In its distorted version of punishment. This new role within the UNUTIME UNIVERSE Position it as One of the greatest threats For heroes, clarify this The most dangerous bad guys do not always bring a recognizable costume.

What does this mean for the future of the ultimates?

Heroes’ team now faces a Unprecedented moral and physical challenge. How to stop an army of punisher without falling into the same violence they represent? And the most worrying: What role does John Walker play in all this?

It is clear that Marvel strongly has its final linebringing more brutal and sinister versions of his classic characters. With Walker in the center of this madnessIt is difficult to imagine that things it can improve for heroes.

Is this the threat that marks the fate of the new Ultimate Universe? We will have to remain attentive to the next numbers!