Marvel's Punisher Faces Collateral Damage: A Victim's Rise

Marvel Comics has officially introduced Collateral Damage, a technologically advanced new villain in The Punisher #6, written by Benjamin Percy with art by Farid Karami. This antagonist is a former victim of Frank Castle's brutality who overcomes spinal paralysis through a cybernetic exoskeleton, embodying the consequences of unchecked violence and the resilience of those who refuse to remain broken.

Who Is Collateral Damage in Marvel's Punisher Series?

Collateral Damage represents a powerful narrative shift in Marvel storytelling. He is not merely another criminal or mercenary. He is a man whose life was shattered by the Punisher's rampaging brutality, now armed with cutting edge technology and an unyielding will to end Frank Castle's crusade. Writer Benjamin Percy confirmed the character's origin and motivation in a recent statement.