The story and plot were mainly based on two Punisher comic book stories; "The Punisher: Year One" and "Welcome Back, Frank" along with scenes from other Punisher stories such as "Marvel Preview Presents: The Punisher #2", "Marvel Super Action Featuring: The Punisher #1", "The Punisher War Zone", and "The Punisher War Journal".
Некоторые сцены были взяты из других комиксов о Карателе, таких как "Marvel Preview Presents: The Punisher #2", "Marvel Super Action Featuring: The Punisher #1", "The Punisher War Zone" и "The Punisher War Journal".