Manga Bible to Hit Shelves in September - Page 2

*Sewer Bull* · 08-27-2007, 02:03 AM

Jesus people. I've seen so many comic books, cartoons and video games based on the Bible so far. Manga Bible ain't anything much different really.

Ra · 08-27-2007, 02:07 AM

Except that it's in Japanese as well as English.

Really, combining the bible with anything that isn't the bible is a bit...well, wrong, for me. It's like force-feeding the religion down people's throats. I know that this is probably not the case, and some people were just trying to get their message out there with a new media, but...really, I still can't help but feel like a little emo girl crying while slashing at her wrists with a rusty knife. It's just wrong for me. And the fact that I'm an avid manga reader doesn't help the matters either

*Sewer Bull* · 08-27-2007, 02:13 AM

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Except that it's in Japanese as well as English.

I... don't really get this part. Honestly. Care to elaborate?

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I still can't help but feel like a little emo girl crying while slashing at her wrists with a rusty knife. It's just wrong for me. And the fact that I'm an avid manga reader doesn't help the matters either

I think you're exaggerating way too much

Ra · 08-27-2007, 02:22 AM

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I... don't really get this part. Honestly. Care to elaborate?

Manga is a Japanese version of a comic. This means that pretty much 99% percent of all manga you read. This manga about the bible has been drawn by some of Japan's most popular manga artists, and that usually means that it's going to be released in Japanese as well as English (Although I have a slight feeling that the bible is already in Japanese. Ever so slight feeling

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I think you're exaggerating way too much

Yeah, you're probably right

*Scandia* · 08-27-2007, 07:10 AM

They have had a couple Bible based anime.

Personally, I think a manga Bible is cool.

*Mecha Cow* · 08-27-2007, 08:51 AM

I don't think it's offensive, just retarded.

*ZariusTwo* · 08-27-2007, 11:33 AM

"Pontius, what do the Jews say about Christ's power?"

"Its over 9000!"

Peanut · 08-27-2007, 11:36 AM

Over 9000 is still funny?

**Jester** · 08-27-2007, 01:44 PM

Has anyone here ever seen or heard of the Picture Bible? It's a Bible in essentially a Marvel comic-esque form. I see nothing wrong with a Bible in comic book form, makes it more accessible to comic geeks, and it's not forcing it on anyone...cause you don't have to read a comic book any more than you'd read the actual Bible.

*Spike Spiegel* · 08-27-2007, 02:14 PM

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The appauling lack of Hentai for Adam and Eve for one thing.

Now that was not tasteful at all, Zarius. Naughty, naughty....

Seriously though, I don't see this as a joke. It is sad if this is being done soley to make money. But if it is used as a witnessing tool for anime-niacs, then I see no problem with it.

*Raph's Girl* · 08-27-2007, 02:57 PM

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Has anyone here ever seen or heard of the Picture Bible? It's a Bible in essentially a Marvel comic-esque form. I see nothing wrong with a Bible in comic book form, makes it more accessible to comic geeks, and it's not forcing it on anyone...cause you don't have to read a comic book any more than you'd read the actual Bible.

I have comics of Bible stories from years back... Adam And Eve, Samson, and Moses.

The Adam and Eve one's kinda fraked tho cuz it puts them in modern times. :/

Speaking of which...anybody read "Lost Books of Eve"??? It's a pretty good indie comic. Basically Adam has been kidnapped so Eve leaves Eden to go out and find him...she encounters all sorts of creatures (like Golems) and has the help of a Cherubae.

*Anarky* · 08-27-2007, 03:03 PM

I don't see it as a joke either, I see it as a PR-Gag or a moneymaker. You see, if someone's really interested in the bible he or she will get the real bible, not some manga-adaptation. The nerds themselves probably won't bother with it since it's too religious. Ever met an overly religious nerd who hasn't read the bible?

So what's left then? The fundamental christians who buy everything that has "Jesus" written on it. Of course, they know the Bible already and of course they believe already so they buy it to have it. As a sort of collector's item, thus it's essentially moneymaking and nothing else.

Besides, comic books of all kind really aren't the greatest thing to get anyone to believe anything. If we look at the manga sector alone, there's too much existential bollocking around to last us all a lifetime. Just look at "Neon Genesis Evangelion:" It has the coolest robot fights ever, but they're talking about why everyone's here and where God is at and all that stuff relentlessly. So getting any kind of moral point across is practically impossible, since the getting-point-acrossing has been bastardized to begin with. What we're left with is a sad attempt to be cool and to fit the mood of the times.

Basically, what I want to say is that I really can't see anyone who's not a devout Christian buy this.

*Spike Spiegel* · 08-27-2007, 03:34 PM

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Basically, what I want to say is that I really can't see anyone who's not a devout Christian buy this.

Well said.

Time Mistress · 08-27-2007, 07:56 PM

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Personally, I think a manga Bible is cool.

Me too! It's just another version like all the picture book versions of the Bible that are already out there.

*Kendamu* · 08-27-2007, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

They have had a couple Bible based anime.

Personally, I think a manga Bible is cool.

Bible Black doesn't count, you perv!

*Sewer Bull* · 08-28-2007, 12:42 AM

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Basically, what I want to say is that I really can't see anyone who's not a devout Christian buy this.

That still makes a lot of people so this business project still has a chance not to bomb in the end.

*Storm Wolf* · 09-09-2007, 12:32 AM

You know...As cool as the idea sounds....

WHY?

They could be putting their talent into so many other things. I mean...not to offend anyone, but the Bible has been done MILLIONS of times...do we really need another?

*Mr._Mutant_Man* · 09-09-2007, 02:52 PM

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You know...As cool as the idea sounds....

WHY?

They could be putting their talent into so many other things. I mean...not to offend anyone, but the Bible has been done MILLIONS of times...do we really need another?

I would think of getting a comic book Bible if it was illustrated by Alex Ross. Maybe.

*ZariusTwo* · 09-09-2007, 05:22 PM

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I would think of getting a comic book Bible if it was illustrated by Alex Ross. Maybe.

It was. It was called Kingdom Come

08-27-2007, 02:03 AM	#21
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Jesus people. I've seen so many comic books, cartoons and video games based on the Bible so far. Manga Bible ain't anything much different really. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

08-27-2007, 02:07 AM	#22
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Except that it's in Japanese as well as English. Really, combining the bible with anything that isn't the bible is a bit...well, wrong, for me. It's like force-feeding the religion down people's throats. I know that this is probably not the case, and some people were just trying to get their message out there with a new media, but...really, I still can't help but feel like a little emo girl crying while slashing at her wrists with a rusty knife. It's just wrong for me. And the fact that I'm an avid manga reader doesn't help the matters either __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-27-2007, 07:10 AM	#25
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	They have had a couple Bible based anime. Personally, I think a manga Bible is cool. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

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Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	I don't think it's offensive, just retarded. __________________

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08-27-2007, 11:36 AM	#28
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Over 9000 is still funny?

08-27-2007, 01:44 PM	#29
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Has anyone here ever seen or heard of the Picture Bible? It's a Bible in essentially a Marvel comic-esque form. I see nothing wrong with a Bible in comic book form, makes it more accessible to comic geeks, and it's not forcing it on anyone...cause you don't have to read a comic book any more than you'd read the actual Bible. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

08-27-2007, 03:03 PM	#32
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	I don't see it as a joke either, I see it as a PR-Gag or a moneymaker. You see, if someone's really interested in the bible he or she will get the real bible, not some manga-adaptation. The nerds themselves probably won't bother with it since it's too religious. Ever met an overly religious nerd who hasn't read the bible? So what's left then? The fundamental christians who buy everything that has "Jesus" written on it. Of course, they know the Bible already and of course they believe already so they buy it to have it. As a sort of collector's item, thus it's essentially moneymaking and nothing else. Besides, comic books of all kind really aren't the greatest thing to get anyone to believe anything. If we look at the manga sector alone, there's too much existential bollocking around to last us all a lifetime. Just look at "Neon Genesis Evangelion:" It has the coolest robot fights ever, but they're talking about why everyone's here and where God is at and all that stuff relentlessly. So getting any kind of moral point across is practically impossible, since the getting-point-acrossing has been bastardized to begin with. What we're left with is a sad attempt to be cool and to fit the mood of the times. Basically, what I want to say is that I really can't see anyone who's not a devout Christian buy this. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.