Many Christian artists are also finding new ways to reach their peers. For five years, Macas has been manning displays and running chapels in places like Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans, Columbus, Charlotte, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, New York City and Atlanta, acting as a kind of unofficial missionary to comic book artists. Other artists have rallied to join Macas, like Ralph Miley, who staged a panel discussion about spiritual matters in comic books at a San Diego convention. At a New Orleans convention, Jones will share his faith at a chapel service, and has invited a worship band to provide music. The key to the interactions, says Green Lantern artist Darryl Banks, is to be loving and authentic.
Evangelism is in, and judging people and being self-righteous is out.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace, and we are to be a reflection of Him. With the growth of the Internet, many top creators are using their websites to share their faith. As Christian comic artists invade the mainstream with an eye to ministry, mainstream comic book companies are eyeing the Christian bookstore market, a nearly untapped and potentially lucrative pool of buyers. Wildstorm, an imprint of DC Comics, has acquired the rights to adapt the bestselling Left Behind end-times fiction series. Christian record labels are also pursuing strategic partnerships with artists.