About this episode

The episode explores a courtroom trial where Frank Castle is defended as a product of trauma against accusations of being a reckless vigilante.

Following the destructive events of Spiderman: Brand New Day, the courtroom doors swing open for a trial unlike any other. On one side stands the prosecution, Jason Concepcion determined to prove that Frank Castle is a reckless vigilante guilty of destruction, chaos, and violence on a citywide scale. On the other stands the defense, Rosie Knight, arguing that he is not a monster, but a damaged man shaped by trauma, war, and the brutal realities of the world he inhabits.   Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd   Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision Discord See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: X-Ray Vision

Guests: Jason Concepcion, Rosie Knight

Topics covered

• courtroom trial
• vigilante justice
• trauma
• violence
• character analysis

Keywords

• Frank Castle
• courtroom
• vigilante
• trauma
• Spiderman
• Jason Concepcion
• Rosie Knight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: X-Ray Vision

Books & works: Spiderman: Brand New Day

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