The image shows Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (cover-dated February 1974). The character was created by writer Gerry Conway, penciller Ross Andru, and inker John Romita Sr. The Punisher is a vigilante who uses lethal force to punish criminals. He is typically depicted as a one-man army, and he is often seen using a variety of weapons, including guns, knives, and explosives. The Punisher has been adapted into several live-action and animated television series, as well as several films.