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On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), the Marvel Universe grew by one more release when Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher enjoyed its unveiling via the Information Superhighway. Directed by Ken'ichi Shimizu from a story by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Mitsutaka Hirota, and Marjorie Liu, the animated project featured the voice talents of Jennifer Carpenter, Brian Bloom, John Eric Bentley, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Punisher and Black Widow are sent on a mission to stop Leviathan, a global terrorist organization that plans to sell stolen S.H.I.E.L.D. technology to the highest bidder."
-- EZ
Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher (2014) is a direct-to-video animated film notable for its anime style, produced by Madhouse. It focuses on a gritty, violent team-up between Black Widow and Punisher to stop a terrorist organization, featuring high-octane action and a plot where they must secure stolen Avengers technology.
Key interesting facts:
- Unique Dynamic: The film forces a partnership between the law-abiding Black Widow and the lethal vigilante Punisher.
- Voice Cast: Jennifer Carpenter (Deb from Dexter) voices Black Widow, while Brian Bloom voices the Punisher.
- Anime Influence: It is heavily influenced by anime aesthetics and action styles.
- Secret Origins: The plot revolves around a technology developed by S.H.I.E.L.D. that controls the Punisher.
- Cameos: Despite the focus on the main duo, the film includes various cameos from other
Avengers and villains.
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