The Punisher's Commentary of Venom's "Innocence"
The Puncher Frank Castle is well-known for his merciless tactics in the Marvel Universe. Still, even he crosses the line with Venom's symbiote-powered antihero behavior. The Punisher challenges Venom in Funeral Pyre #1, thinking him a monster for his indiscriminate violence and dubious definition of "innocence."
A Conflict of Ideals: Venom Against Puncher
The conflict results from both characters trying to rescue an undercover reporter caught in a gang war. True to his nature, the Punisher kills the gang members; Venom suggests a partnership since he views both of them as defenders of the innocent. But The Punisher strongly disagrees, citing Venom's past of injuring innocent people. This conversation emphasizes the moral complexity of both characters—each justified in their own right manner.
Unwavering Moral Code of the Punisher
The moral code of the Punisher results from the terrible death of his family during a gang conflict. This incident motivated him to turn into a vigilante, aggressively defending innocent lives while focusing just on attacking offenders. Though Venom wants to defend the defenseless, his definition of "innocent" stays vague.
Venom's vague definition of "innocence"
The acts of Venom sometimes run counter to his declared protection role. He has shown a tendency toward impulsiveness and volatility, deploying deadly force without thinking through the possible harm to innocent bystanders. Although Venom wants to be a force for good, his actions sometimes backfire and cause collateral damage or unanticipated results.
The Guiding Justice of Venom
Although Venom has good intentions, occasionally his behavior compromises his own cause. For example, Venom robs a jewelry store and presents the pilfers to a homeless man, which results in his arrest. This shows how Venom can unintentionally cause more problems even while trying to assist, so supporting Puncher's criticism of his techniques.
The Punisher's MCU Respected Return
Jon Bernthal's character, The Puncher, became rather well-known after showing on Netflix's Daredevil. Bernthal is scheduled to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Daredevil: Born Again alongside Charlie Cox even though the show was canceled in 2019. Especially in view of his strong opposition to Venom's extreme approach to heroism, this return reignites interest in the character and his brutal, yet morally complex attitude.
