Who Is Joan? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Joan is a Marvel comic book character, with over 18 comic issue appearances. An introverted neighbor of the Punisher.

Who is Joan?

Origin Not much is known of Joan's past before she ended up living in New York City , Manhattan where she met Frank Castle . Creation Issue #1 Joan was created by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for the Punisher comic book mini series Welcome Back, Frank #1 in 2000 under the Marvel Knights imprint . Major Story Arcs Welcome Back Frank Joan discovers that Mr. Smith is actually Frank Castle, the Punisher Joan is an ultra shy neighbor of The Punisher's who believes him to be a man a named John Smith, the alias which Frank Castle is using living in the apartment complex. Joan is terrified living in New York City with its high crime rate and is extremely insecure and lonely. She bakes cookies and pies just to go over to Frank's apartment so she can talk to him for the sake of having someone to talk to. One day while opening the door to her apartment she sees a massive blood trail in the hallway leading to Mr. Smith's room and Joan decides to enter to see if he is okay.

Key facts

Joan is of human origin and first appeared in "Welcome Back, Frank". The character is published by Marvel. With 18 recorded issue appearances, Joan ranks among the most featured characters in comics.