Netflix and Marvel pull The Punisher from NY Comic Con after Las Vegas shooting 

panel from New York Comic Con in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

“We are stunned and saddened by this week’s senseless act in Las Vegas,” the companies said in a joint statement Wednesday. “After careful consideration, Netflix and Marvel have decided it wouldn’t be appropriate for 

 to participate in New York Comic Con. Our thoughts continue to be with the victims and those affected by this tragedy.”

Last month the first trailer for the comic-book-inspired series showcased the titular character, Frank Castle (played by Jon Bernthal), bloodied and involved in a deadly shootout. The Punisher,

who has been a Marvel character for more than 40 years, is a firearm-wielding vigilante, so the decision to pull out of NYCC makes sense in light of recent events.

is still slated to hit Netflix before the end of the year, though the exact release date is unknown. New York Comic Con has yet to announce whether another show or panel will replace Marvel’s previously scheduled Saturday evening slot.

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