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Podcast: The Source Material Comics Podcast
Episode: Unspoken Issues 155.4 - Marvel Holiday Special 1993 part 4
Description: In this episode, we dive into one of the most unexpected holiday stories in the Marvel Holiday Special 1993—“Spirit of the Season”, a 10-page Punisher tale written by Carl Potts with art by Richard Levins and inks by Al Milgrom. The premise? Microchip dares Frank Castle to go 48 hours without using lethal force… during Christmas. What follows is a gritty, surprisingly funny, and uniquely festive adventure that puts the Punisher’s tactical mind to the test.We break down how this short story finds a perfect balance between the Punisher’s no-nonsense brand of street justice and the absurdity of...