From: 4224_5201@uwovax.uwo.ca (John LaRocque)
Subject: Marvel's new Jesus Comic (was Re: The Uncanny Malcolm X-Man)
Organization: University of Western Ont, London
Date: Wed, 23 Dec 1992 04:22:42 GMT

In article <1992Dec23.022753.20881@sol.UVic.CA>, jcowling@ophelia.UVic.CA (Scowling Jim Cowling) writes:
> In article <ljfib0INNbc@exodus.Eng.Sun.COM> jamesc@bassclar.Eng.Sun.COM writes:
>>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)
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John P. LaRocque
vader@uwo.ca
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario


"Urk..urk..."
"Apology accepted, Captain Needa", Darth Vader