From: dascoser@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (david serchay)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.comics.misc
Subject: Re: Marvel's new Jesus Comic (was Re: The Uncanny Malcolm X-Man)
Date: 30 Dec 92 06:05:38 GMT
Organization: Cybernet BBS, Boca Raton, Florida

4224_5201@uwovax.uwo.ca (John LaRocque) writes:

> In article <1992Dec23.022753.20881@sol.UVic.CA>, jcowling@ophelia.UVic.CA (Sc
> > In article <ljfib0INNbc@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM> jamesc@bassclar.Eng.Sun.COM wri
> >>At least Jesus(TM) is a Marvel character who, when he's killed off
> >>and returns from the dead, will do so for a good reason.
> > 
> > You've got to be kidding, right?
> > 
> > I think I'll withhold comment here, actually.
> > 
> > -------
> 
> Marvel generally owns what it publishes, right? Well, Louise Simonson and
> Mary Wilshire and Bill Anderson are going to do a Jesus miniseries coming
> soon to a comic store near you. To quote Marshall Law "Jesus had a cape
> too". Way cool! I was talking to a Mavel executive he tells
> me that if sales are high, they will continue where the Bible left off.
> 
> [ people with weak stomachs are strongly urged to read no further... ]
> [ potential for being offended - intended as humor and satire....    ]
> 
> Coming in issue #4 - Jesus returns from Heaven to stop his people's 
> persecution. This time, the Romans pay. The yellow logo on the top of page 1:
> "First he came among us full of humility, now he's mad and determined to
> stop injustice and save humanity".
> 
> Issue #5 - CROSSOVER with the Son of
> Satan, Mephisto, Dr Strange, Dormannu, Nightmare, Spirits of Vengeance
> (Blaze and Ghost Rider) stop the minions of hell from taking over the
> earth. This time, the demons bite it for good.
> 
> Issue #6 - crossover with
> St Francis of Assisi (first Marvel appearance in 1982), the Pope (also a
> Marvel premiere in 1984), Mother Teresa (also a Marvel premiere, 1984)
> together with the Mighty Thor and the armies of Valhalla and Olympius
> prevent a deadly virus from invading the heavenly realms. Special guest
> appearances: Crom, Ymir, Mitra and Vishu.
> 
> Issue #7: Earth is about to be invaded by the Skrulls, the Krees, the 
> Shiars, the Dire Wraiths , Galactus (still reathing from his defeat by
> Aunt May back in Marvel Team Up), and Thanos. Only the One True Son of
> God Jesus can stop them. Guest appearance leading to a new miniseries:
> St Michael and the Archangels. Crossover with Silver Surfer and Warlock.
> 
> Annual #1: Elijah returns from Heaven, leading to a new miniseries. This
> is an introduction to the new Annual Crossover of 1993. Co-starring the
> Golem, last seen in the first issues of Marvel Two In One #11. The Wars
> of the Second Coming: Operation Save Mankind. Annual crossovers include
> the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Ghost Rider, the Punisher, Iron Man,
> Captain America, DareDEVIL, Devil Dinosaur and the X-Titles and Spiderman.
> Face it pilgrims: a HOT new character will be introduced in one of these
> annuals who will change the Marvel Universe forever - Gideon.
> 
> Coming in fall 1993: Jesus and the Heavenly Hosts - an all new team-up
> title. Guest stars X-Force and the X-Men and the Punisher.
>  
> [ you can stop heaving now - article ended - don't say you weren't warned ]
> 
> > Scowling Jim Cowling
> > Professional Evil Person
> > Creative Writing Department, University of Victoria (opinions disassociated
> -- 
> 
> John P. LaRocque
> vader@uwo.ca
> University of Western Ontario
> London, Ontario
> 
> 
> "Urk..urk..."
> "Apology accepted, Captain Needa", Darth Vader

Yes, but when will he meet Suicide-Squid? :)
Though this would give new meaning to "THe Judas Contract"

Dascoser
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