Good point. The movies came after the Marvel comic book. Thomas Jane the actor who played Frank Castle in the original movies made a final 10 minute bootleg film. It was for his fans because he had decided not to do anymore Punisher movies.
"I wanted to make a fan film for a character I've always loved and believed in - a love letter to Frank Castle & his fans. It was an incredible experience with everyone on the project throwing in their time just for the fun of it. It's been a blast to be a part of from start to finish -- we hope the friends of Frank enjoy watching it as much as we did making it." - Thomas Jane
It didn't start with the movie. The Punisher comic book series started up in 86.
Good point. The movies came after the Marvel comic book. Thomas Jane the actor who played Frank Castle in the original movies made a final 10 minute bootleg film. It was for his fans because he had decided not to do anymore Punisher movies.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWpK0wsnitc
"I wanted to make a fan film for a character I've always loved and believed in - a love letter to Frank Castle & his fans. It was an incredible experience with everyone on the project throwing in their time just for the fun of it. It's been a blast to be a part of from start to finish -- we hope the friends of Frank enjoy watching it as much as we did making it." - Thomas Jane