The Punisher, Frank Castle, has proven to be a controversial comic book/television character, and in some ways the skull icon representing his character is even more divisive, despite being an amazing image. 

Originally drawn for just a single Marvel comic book appearance, Castle proved so popular he spawned his own comic, a movie adaption, and television series. 

If you’re looking for an anti-hero, and an anti-establishment tattoo, then it’s hard to go past hyper violent vigilante Frank Castle’s sick white skull logo on a field of black. 

Unfortunately, the use of the Punisher skull by a variety of groups – the police and military among them – has been the cause of a lot of recent controversy in the US.  

The Punisher skull remains a popular symbol, but is also a pure link to Castle’s quest for vengeance and the lovers of the original comic, as these top 30+ best Punisher skull tattoo ideas can attest. 

1. Punisher Skull Tattoo Ideas for the Back

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2. Blackwork Punisher Skull Tattoo Ideas

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3. Cover up Punisher Skull Tattoos

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4. Flag and Punisher Skull Tattoos

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5. Forearm Punisher Skull Tattoo Ideas

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