Jesusfreak (graphic novel)

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Jesusfreak is a graphic novel published by Image Comics in 2019 that was written by Joe Casey and illustrated by Benjamin Marra.

Background

The graphic novel was published by Image Comics, written by Joe Casey, illustrated by Benjamin Marra, colored by Brad Simpson, and lettered by Rus Wooton. [1] Casey announced that he was working on the graphic novel in 2018. [2] An exclusive 16 page preview was available at the 2018 New York Comic Con. [3] It was released in comic stores on March 20, 2019, and later in mainstream bookstores on March 26. [4] It was published as a 64 page hardcover. [5] Deadline Hollywood compared and contrasted the graphic novel with The Second Coming by Mark Russell. [6] The comic uses 1970s style artwork and depicts Jesus using Kung Fu. [7] [8] The story begins in 26 C.E. and depicts Jesus meditating to overcome nightmares and visions. [9] The graphic novel was not received well by Christians. [10] Ryan Carey commented in his review that Casey and Marra work well together. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ McMillan, Graeme (September 14, 2018). "'Jesusfreak' Graphic Novel to Imagine Christ's Life as "Bloody, Two-Fisted" Tale". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  3. ↑ Johnston, Rich (September 18, 2018). "Jesusfreak Graphic Novel by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra From Image Comics in 2019". bleedingcool.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  4. ↑ Arnold, Brandon (September 14, 2018). "Image Announces "Jesusfreak" by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra". Multiversity Comics. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Cover Reveal: Joe Casey & Benjamin Marra's Jesusfreak is Bruce Lee Meets the Bible". Paste Magazine. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ Boucher, Geoff (February 26, 2019). "'Jesusfreak' Preview: Graphic Novel Depicts Christ As A Stone-Cold Killer". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ McMillan, Graeme (March 18, 2019). "How 'Jesusfreak' Graphic Novel Puts '70s Twist on Jesus' Life". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ "This LA Comic Book Writer Turned Jesus Into A '70s Kung Fu Master". LAist. March 20, 2019. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Jesusfreak by Joe Casey". publishersweekly.com. January 3, 2019. Archived from the original on March 25, 2023. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  10. ↑ Klett, Ann; Marie, Leah (March 4, 2019). "New comic 'JesusFreak' depicts Jesus Christ as savage killer who beheads enemies with sword". The Christian Post. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Praying For Inspiration — And Relevance: Ryan Carey Reviews JESUSFREAK by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra – SOLRAD". September 24, 2021. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
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