The Punisher is still quite an enigma. We have gotten a variety of trailers after the release of The Defenders and we still have no idea when it will be on Netflix. It most likely will be getting a November release, but the marketing team is having some fun teasing the official date. We have been getting more information on the show, as what was released is showing off a very strong military and espionage vibe. A character like The Punisher does not have any powers that makes him stand out from the other street-level heroes. Still, he is quite famous for his array of weapons at his disposal. Another famous Punisher element from the comics will be turning up in the upcoming stand-alone series: his battle van. In Netflix’s Media Center, Marvel Television head Jeph Loeb had the following to say about the iconic vehicle:

“They travel around in the Battle Van in the comics, so it was important for us to do our version of that. It’s not the Batmobile, but it’s definitely an iconic character that people know.”

On more than one occasion, he has stashed quite a lot of weapons in a pitch-black vehicle. We have seen him take a full-automatic gun with him at the end of Daredevil‘s second season. It would be a great surprise to see it appear as he opens the back of his van during a car chase. We most likely will get another famous hallway fight sequence, but having him take out goons on the road would give this show a unique tone. A lot of work with vehicles was put in by stunt coordinator Thom Williams, even if Jon Bernthal confessed to getting carried away while driving.

Production designer Scott Murphy also highlighted that Castle and Micro’s basement-level base will have a parking bay for the van. Murphy teased that we will even see the famous armory displayed in this lair right next to the fan. This only further highlights how this vehicle is not just your standard car. It is absolutely a part of his arsenal and the show will hopefully make great use of it. Here’s hoping we get to see him drive it alongside Ghost Rider’s Hell Rider from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. at some point in the future.

Are you excited to see the battle van? What do you think they should do with it?

Source: MoviePilot