Jesusfreak (graphic novel) explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seven . John . March 25, 2019 . Syndicated Comics . May 24, 2023 . The Beat . en-US . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004800/https://www.comicsbeat.com/indie-view-jesusfreak-is-exactly-the-gospel-weve-needed-so-badly/ . live .
  2. Web site: McMillan . Graeme . September 14, 2018 . 'Jesusfreak' Graphic Novel to Imagine Christ's Life as "Bloody, Two-Fisted" Tale . May 27, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183745/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jesusfreak-graphic-novel-imagine-christs-life-as-bloody-two-fisted-tale-1143101/ . live .
  3. Web site: Johnston . Rich . September 18, 2018 . Jesusfreak Graphic Novel by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra From Image Comics in 2019 . May 24, 2023 . bleedingcool.com . en . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004814/https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jesusfreak-graphic-novel-joe-casey-and-benjamin-marra-image-comics-2019/ . live .
  4. Web site: Arnold . Brandon . September 14, 2018 . Image Announces "Jesusfreak" by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra . May 24, 2023 . Multiversity Comics . en . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004810/http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/jesusfreak-casey-marra/ . live .
  5. Web site: Cover Reveal: Joe Casey & Benjamin Marra's Jesusfreak is Bruce Lee Meets the Bible . March 25, 2023 . Paste Magazine . en-US . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183743/https://www.pastemagazine.com/comics/image-comics/cover-reveal-joe-casey-benjamin-marras-jesusfreak . live .
  6. Web site: Boucher . Geoff . February 26, 2019 . 'Jesusfreak' Preview: Graphic Novel Depicts Christ As A Stone-Cold Killer . March 25, 2023 . Deadline . en-US . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183743/https://deadline.com/2019/02/jesusfreak-first-look-image-comic-book-jesus-christ-second-coming-1202565293/ . live .
  7. Web site: McMillan . Graeme . March 18, 2019 . How 'Jesusfreak' Graphic Novel Puts '70s Twist on Jesus' Life . March 25, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183741/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/jesusfreak-writer-explains-origins-his-comic-1195177/ . live .
  8. Web site: March 20, 2019 . This LA Comic Book Writer Turned Jesus Into A '70s Kung Fu Master . March 25, 2023 . LAist . en . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183742/https://laist.com/news/entertainment/this-graphic-novel-reimagines-jesus-as-a-70s-kung-fu-comic-book-star . live .
  9. Web site: January 3, 2019 . Jesusfreak by Joe Casey . March 25, 2023 . publishersweekly.com . March 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230325183741/https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781534311749 . live .
  10. Web site: Klett . Ann . Marie . Leah . March 4, 2019 . New comic 'JesusFreak' depicts Jesus Christ as savage killer who beheads enemies with sword . May 24, 2023 . The Christian Post . en-US . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004811/https://www.christianpost.com/news/new-comic-jesusfreak-depicts-jesus-christ-as-savage-killer-who-beheads-enemies-with-sword.html . live .
  11. Web site: September 24, 2021 . Praying For Inspiration — And Relevance: Ryan Carey Reviews JESUSFREAK by Joe Casey and Benjamin Marra – SOLRAD . May 24, 2023 . en-US . May 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230524004814/https://solrad.co/praying-for-inspiration-and-relevance-ryan-carey-reviews-jesusfreak-by-joe-casey-and-benjamin-marra . live .

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