Frank stack aka foolbert sturgeon produced three of the funniest social and religious satire comic books in history during the golden age of underground comics. The newest reality show hit has the unlikeliest celebrity of all in this new black and white miniseries from writerartist sean murphy joe the barbarian. Jan 02, 20 punk rock jesus is a gorgeous, black and white masterpiece. If not, well its one of the talismanic properties that dcs vertigo imprint has to offer, and its all about anarchy. White knight and its sequel curse of the white knight. Read this and see how the clone of jesus responds to contemporary american culture. Several months later an old friend invited him to church where he heard the gospel message and, on 6 january 1974, jenkins accepted jesus christ as his lord and personal saviour. The seattle rock band nirvana changes the sound of american rock by helping to establish the grunge movement. Punk rock jesus viewcomic reading comics online for free 2019. Punk rock jesus viewcomic reading comics online for free. The administrator of this site cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. Punk rock jesus is a sixissue vertigo miniseries by sean gordon murphy, known best for his work on hellblazer. The lost batallion much anticipated christmas oneshot, a child is born.
There are some good ones listed here, especially punk rock and trailer parks. Its about this punk rock couple that lives in a small town and fights against a evil walmartesque corporation that is trying to ban comic books. The 10 best fictional bands in comic books alex zalben 06242011 music is remarkably difficult to convey properly in a comic book, what with them being nonauditory and all. It has been described by murphy as his passion project years in the making, and focuses on the cultural impact of religion and mass media on the. Punk rock should mean freedom, liking and excepting anything that you like. Punk rock jesus deluxe edition hc mr waca sean murphy sean murphys acclaimed 6issue miniseries about reality tv show starring a clone of jesus christ is now collected in a deluxe edition hardcover, with over 100 pages of new, bonus material and new cover art. When jodie survives having a tractor trailer fall on his head long story, he starts getting told that the church elders already knew he was. A reality tv show starring a clone of jesus christ causes chaos across the u. I predict punk rock jesus will change the life of sean murphy and shoot him right to the forefront of the industry. Murphy has created a comic that, like the best of his work, defies convention and classification as it runs back and forth from satire to sci. I would also recommend a comic that came out in the early 2000s called teenagers from mars. A science fiction comic book about a clone of jesus christ who gets into punk rock.
In reality, j2 as hes called is an ancillary character who. Punk rock jesus 2012 vertigo comic books mycomicshop. Sep 14, 2012 this is, after all, a comic where in the first two issues scientists created a clone of jesus, staged a fake worldwide search to find a virgin birth mother for him, and then began a reality show of his upbringing. But to both the houses of israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, and a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of jerusalem. It offers very thrilling and exciting content with a hefty dose of cultural commentary. Jan 27, 2016 comics are particularly wellsuited to capture the audicious image and aura of rock n roll. Growing up with an interest in secular comic books and animated cartoons, he moved to new york city in september 1973 to work for dc comics as a reprint touchup artist. Punk rock jesus comic read punk rock jesus comic online. Sean gordon murphy is an american comic book creator known for work on books such as joe the barbarian with grant morrison, chrononauts with mark millar, american vampire. A place where i can give my opinion on something i love. The 10 best fictional bands in comic books alex zalben 06242011 music is remarkably difficult to convey properly in a comic book. Read punk rock jesus comic online free and high quality. From the simple police interrogation in the first few pages to the bloody and violent final page, youll find yourself in awe of murphys work.
Pages in category punk comics the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Thats the question writer mark millar seeks to answer in american jesus. Religious zealots either love or hate the show, angry politicians worry about its influence on the nation, and members of the scientific community fear the implications of cloning a. This page is about the comic book universe from a guy who happens to be a united methodist pastor. Generally speaking, most comic adaptations of the bible follows the source material closely, but jesus is also often used more imaginatively in other comics. It has been described by murphy as his passion project years in the making, and focuses on the cultural impact of religion and mass media on the united states. My hope was that it would eventually become a cult hitmuch like the crow was in the 90s. But the origin of these books stretches far back into the early 1960s, when the first seeds of counterculture comics were being sewn in college humor magazines as well as fanzines. It s truly a book that crosses a line that few are willing tocross. Punk rock jesus comic read punk rock jesus comic online in. Punk rock jesus is a gorgeous, black and white masterpiece. From his layouts to his use of shadows and detail, murphy shows the skills of a grand storyteller. The newest reality show hit has the unlikeliest celebrity of all in this new black and white miniseries from writerartist sean murphy.
Chosen, the story of 12yearold jodie christianson and his discovery that he might just be jesus born anew. Disappointment capstone defeat saving faith not ashamed. Its the most innovative, intelligent, and moving comic book. Waca sean murphy sean murphys acclaimed 6issue miniseries about reality tv show starring a clone of jesus christ is now collected in a deluxe edition hardcover, with over 100 pages of new, bonus material and new cover art. Religious zealots either love or hate the show, angry politicians worry about its influence on the nation, and members of the scientific community fear the implications of. The 6 greatest jesus appearances in comics henchman4hire. Punk rock icons get the comic book treatment in visions. But the origin of these books stretches far back into the early 1960s, when the first seeds of counterculture comics were. Punk rock jesus just feels like a classic in the making, and i urge you to get in on the ground floor while you still can. Foolbert sturgeons jesus comics 19691972 rip off press.
Punk rock jesus deluxe edition hc mr instocktrades. Sean murphys punk rock jesus asks all the right questions. I predict punk rock jesus will change the life of sean murphy and shoot him right to the forefront of the industry as one of its top young stars. He has also written and drawn the miniseries punk rock jesus, as well as batman.
Punk rock jesus is a sixissue limited series comic book created by sean murphy and published by vertigo comics. Were you surprised at all with how deeply the comic book audience has fallen in love with it. A six issue mini series written and illustrated by sean murphy, telling the story of chris, a genetic clone of jesus christ who grew up the star of a reality show, eventually rejecting all things religious, becoming an atheist, and uses his celebrity to start a punk rock band in an effort to rebel against religion. J2, the tv series starring a clone of jesus christ, causes chaos across a nearfuture united states in punk rock jesus, a new miniseries written and drawn by sean murphy, the acclaimed illustrator of joe the barbarian and american vampire.
Comics are particularly wellsuited to capture the audicious image and aura of rock n roll. The series ran for six issues from september 2012 to january 20 and was collected as a trade paperback in april 20. Young chris, clone of jesus christ, grows into a teenager in this issue, and like many teenagers, fictional or real, he experiences a traumatic coming. Now, going back to punk rock jesus, well, its something we need more of right now. Jesus said to them, did you never read in the scriptures. None of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. The premise of this book, which he writes and draws, is quite intriguing. While its still in my nature to pick up an occasionally graphic novel my last one was the big book of mischief from the great uk illustrator, krent able, i was naturally drawn to the illustrations of the punks from the 70s done by several artists who would go on to make great.
Jul 17, 2019 none of the files shown here are hosted or transmitted by this server. This comic doesnt cover founder kurt cobains death, which happened two years later. A six issue mini series written and illustrated by sean murphy, telling the story of chris, a genetic clone of jesus christ who grew up the star of a reality show, eventually rejecting all things. John lydon by brendan mccarthy like many of you, i was once an avid collector of comic books. Prime auction ends monday may 4 to wednesday may 6. City of demons, joe the barbarian and american vampire. Here are 15 comics about both real and fictional bands, fans, gigs, and jams. If youre familiar with sean murphy, then chances are youd know all about this book. Punk rock jesus is the best kind of scifi a meditation on liberty for the cyberage.
Written by spike steffenhagen, with art by scott pentzer. Punk rock jesus has been a critical and commercial smashhit. Pop matters sean murphy s punk rock jesus belongs in the same league as watchmen, it s a complete game changer. Survival of the fittest and the wake with scott snyder, and tokyo ghost with rick remender. Cool and original concept, jesus curses like a sailor, reality tv at its best and polar bears.
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