American Jesus (comics)

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American Jesus is a comic book series written by Mark Millar and illustrated by Peter Gross, Tomm Coker, and Jodie Muir. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics and later by Image Comics.

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Background

The series debuted in 2004 and was the second series in the Millarworld, however, the series wasn't completed until 2023. [1] [2] The series was origianally titled Chosen and was retitled American Jesus for the trade paperback. [3] The Chosen series was also published by Dark Horse Comics while American Jesus was published by Image Comics. [4]

Millar is a practising Catholic and intended for Christians to be part of the audience for the series. [5] Two priests wrote afterwords for the series. [6]

Plot

The protagonist is a young boy named Jodie Christianson who discovers he has christ like powers after surviving an accident. [7] The story is set in the suburbs of Peoria, Illinois. [8] Jodie later turns out to be the antichrist and a woman named Catalina is the seconding coming of Jesus. [9] Catalina is introduced in the issue titled "American Jesus: The New Messiah". [10]

Reception

Writing in Under the Radar Magazine , Kyle Lemmon gave the book a 7/10 rating and notes the use of "clever artistic elements". [11] Hilary Goldstein praised the series in IGN noting that it isn't heavy-handed and "does not take any cheap shots at religion". [12]

References

  1. ↑ Couch, Aaron (October 26, 2022). "Mark Millar's 'American Jesus' Unveils Its End of Times". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  2. ↑ Plowright, Frank (2023). "American Jesus Book Three: Revelation". The Slings and Arrows. Archived from the original on April 28, 2025. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 2, 2016). "'Supercrooks,' 'American Jesus' Sequels in the Works From Mark Millar (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  4. ↑ Brady, Matt (March 25, 2009). "Mark Millar's Book of Revelation: American Jesus". Newsarama . Archived from the original on March 28, 2009. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Magsanoc, Kai (June 16, 2012). "The gospel according to Mark Millar". Rappler . Archived from the original on August 15, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  6. ↑ Hogan, John (July 3, 2012). "American Jesus". Book Reporter. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  7. ↑ Chant, Ian (May 7, 2009). "American Jesus: Chosen". Pop Matters . Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
  8. ↑ Taveras, Hueso (May 21, 2007). "Faith No More: A Review of "Chosen"". The Indypendent . Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  9. ↑ Connolly, Spencer (October 1, 2023). "American Jesus' Ending Is Perfect Because It Rejects Cynicism for Sincerity". Screen Rant . Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  10. ↑ Blum, Jeremy (September 29, 2022). "Satan Runs the White House in Millar and Gross' American Jesus: Revelation". CBR . Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  11. ↑ Lemmon, Kyle (April 25, 2009). "American Jesus: Book One: Chosen". Under the Radar Magazine . Archived from the original on February 26, 2020. Retrieved January 18, 2026.
  12. ↑ Goldstein, Hilary (November 3, 2005). "Chosen Review". IGN . Archived from the original on January 19, 2026. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
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