The Source Material War Journal - Episode 11- The Punisher vol. 2 #14

Frank Castle is back in class—and detention is the least of anyone’s problems. In The Punisher #14, “Social Studies,” Mike Baron, Whilce Portacio, and Scott Williams send the Punisher undercover as substitute teacher “Mr. Melchior” to track down a criminal hiding inside one seriously out-of-control high school. Jesse digs into the issue’s gloriously over-the-top late-’80s setup, the shadow of the Kingpin hanging over Frank’s investigation, the bizarre escalation of the central plot, and the surprisingly human side of Castle that emerges when he’s dealing with teenagers who may not be beyond saving. Plus: Frank’s unique approach to classroom discipline, a memorable Daredevil reference, one of the series’ strongest covers so far, and the important question nobody expected to ask—does Frank Castle actually enjoy teaching?