The battle between the two iconic comic book universes, Marvel and DC, has yet to reach a conclusion. The characters Punisher, representing Marvel, and Batman, representing DC, are no exceptions, as fans frequently compare their fighting skills and strengths. Many fans are left wondering what would happen if these two titans faced off against each other—who would emerge victorious?
One of the few heroes without superpowers, making Punisher and Batman hard to avoid comparison
Who might provide more clarity on this matter than Jon Bernthal—the Punisher from the TV series? During a recent Comic-Con event, when asked who would win in a fight between Punisher and Batman (currently portrayed by Ben Affleck), Bernthal answered decisively: “Punisher.” His response might not be surprising, given that Bernthal has always believed that his character would triumph over any superhero.
In comic books and various interconnected storylines, Batman and Punisher have faced off multiple times. However, the most notable recent encounter occurred during a tense moment in the film “The Accountant.” Ben Affleck plays the brilliant accountant Christian Wolff, who conducts business with “hot” clients to manage their financial portfolios.
Character from Ben Affleck’s film
In one transaction, a client attempted to eliminate Wolff to conceal his own financial misdeeds. Jon Bernthal portrayed a hitman who received instructions to take out the accountant. During this intense encounter, the hitman quickly realized the new connection between his mission and the accountant’s skill set.
Jon Bernthal as a hitman with very lethal skills
In the realm of Marvel or DC, the differences are clear; however, in “The Accountant,” Punisher demonstrates a certain edge over Batman when compared directly. Many audiences may find it fascinating to see these two characters on screen, battling not just physically but also emotionally.
Fans want Punisher to appear more often in upcoming projects
Additionally, at Comic-Con, fans expressed disappointment over not being able to interact more with Jon Bernthal due to his Netflix commitments. However, this also means he will be involved in future projects dedicated to the Punisher character.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the appearance of Punisher in upcoming episodes of the Daredevil series, hoping to see him share the screen with the Avengers in future cinematic endeavors.
