Loaded Bible - Jesus vs. Vampires

*Anarky* · 06-12-2006, 03:27 PM

Now here's a surprise. Honestly.

When I first saw the comic book, I expected some parody on Jesus going Buffy and all that and giving me some smiles. But after the first pages I realized that someone's trying to sell us an actual story with a good plot and good art.

You know all the Jihad and Wars in the name of Christ and all that going on these days? Hard to miss it, eh? Well, the crap finally hit the fan and the Christians decided to cleanse the earth by chucking nukes at pretty much everyone. So people weren't a big issue anymore and New Vatican City was built. But peace was fragile, because the Vampires, lurking in the shadows of mankind for aeons, finally decided that it was their turn to rule. So New Vatican city's under attack quite often. And people on the inside are getting desperate, they need someone to lead them, to tell them what to do, to give them hope. Luckily, Jesus reappeared around them and led the forces into battle against the vampires and brought home victory after victory.

All was fine, until the Archangels (soldiers) of New Vatican City captured a pureblood vampire who knows a lot more than anyone would expect, she even knows Jesus's secret. Also, Jesus kills a human woman in self defense which tosses him into a crisis of faith...

Okay, so Jesus fights vapires with a sword and kicks a tremendous amout of ass. The whole issue is very well written and the art's really good too. So if you're looking for an entertaining comic book with a big twist, then pick up this comic, published by Image.

If you've read this book or have questions or additions to the controversy (which obviously had to appear sooner or later), feel free to post them here. Where I can, I'll be happy to help out and participate in a debate everyone can enjoy, if necessary.

06-12-2006, 08:35 PM

I am so going to HAVE to check out this comic!

Insanely wild.

*Sewer Bull* · 06-13-2006, 12:09 AM

w00t! Anorexia Jesus!

But the whole concept looks extremely neat. I am so looking forward to it.

*Raph's Girl* · 06-13-2006, 02:55 PM

It's worth it just to see a monkey vampire.

donnie'zfan · 06-23-2006, 06:09 AM

I think that's disgusting and gross, whoever made that has a sick mind,Jesus is not an Anorexic thats an insult

*Anarky* · 06-23-2006, 06:31 AM

Jesus isn't anorexic in the comic book either. Infact, nobody ever mentions Jesus having an eating disorder. Actually, nobody ever mentions Jesus eating anything. And food isn't even the subject of the comic book.

Please, be so kind to read the comic book before you go "sick mind" on people.

*KROW* · 06-23-2006, 07:17 AM

Anarky's review reminded me of Reading Rainbow. All that was missing was him saying, "But don't take my word for it," followed by the synthesized, "Da-deh-DEH!"

Anyhoo, this is great. You wanna talk about pushing the envelope, well this may be it. Not only do they use the current Jihad and other religious implications, but they toss Jesus in the mix, and put some battle armor on him, to boot.

I gotta check this out.

God bless Image.

06-23-2006, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Anarky's review reminded me of Reading Rainbow. All that was missing was him saying, "But don't take my word for it," followed by the synthesized, "Da-deh-DEH!"

That so took me back. Excellent, Krow.

Peanut · 06-23-2006, 08:34 PM

I'm not even a little religious, and I totally have no feelings and no morals, but even I find it offensive!

**ThirdMarioBro** · 06-23-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KROW

Anarky's review reminded me of Reading Rainbow. All that was missing was him saying, "But don't take my word for it," followed by the synthesized, "Da-deh-DEH!"

Perfect.

Okay, I'm not quite sure what to think because stuff like this dosen't come along often in our moralistic "old timey values" society, but I'm sure as hell going to read it. It looks too interesting.

*Spitfire* · 06-23-2006, 11:24 PM

Ahhh Image the Rockstar Games of comic books.

And worked it has

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I think that's disgusting and gross, whoever made that has a sick mind,Jesus is not an Anorexic thats an insult

*Anarky* · 06-24-2006, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

I'm not even a little religious, and I totally have no feelings and no morals, but even I find it offensive!

And once again, I bet you haven't read the issue. Because if you did, you wouldn't go "offensive". I mean, one of the world's top principles should be "Never mess with religion" and this comic book doesn't, despite having a strong religious undertone.

If I could see a religious debate starting in here, I wouldnt even have opened the thread. Everybody who goes zealot in here obviously hasn't read the comic book and isn't in the position to make a qualified statement concerning the religious subjects in the book.

*VaughnMichael* · 07-05-2006, 05:08 AM

wow Anarky thanks so much for the heads up on this makes me wish I had a few dollars right now to buy it!!
The art work is beautifull!! I think that cover of jesus has got to be one of the best drawings I've ever seen and I don't know what anyones talking about jesus being to skinny I've seen actual paintings of jesus hanging on the cross where he looks allot less healthy than that.
Some people just let blind faith ruin things that could be really good.
Like when you say oh my god they should be happy that you are calling out to care when you are suprised or scared.
And like this book it's about jesus as an actual person trying to save people.
Shesh there is just no pleasing some people.
I've gotta get this book I so hope I find it at the comicon in sandiago.

*Mecha Cow* · 07-05-2006, 11:02 AM

Jesus is a figure of pop culture as much as one of religion these days. Some people might not like it, but that's how it is. I doubt this was intended to be offensive or controversial at all.

He has bite marks in his neck on that cover. Is he a vampire too?

~~BartAllen~~ · 07-08-2006, 09:44 AM

I am a VERY religious person, and it didnt offend me to much. there was some stuff that made me cringe, but over all it was an interesting read. I dont know if I could ever show it to my parents though.

06-12-2006, 03:27 PM	#1
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Loaded Bible - Jesus vs. Vampires Now here's a surprise. Honestly. When I first saw the comic book, I expected some parody on Jesus going Buffy and all that and giving me some smiles. But after the first pages I realized that someone's trying to sell us an actual story with a good plot and good art. You know all the Jihad and Wars in the name of Christ and all that going on these days? Hard to miss it, eh? Well, the crap finally hit the fan and the Christians decided to cleanse the earth by chucking nukes at pretty much everyone. So people weren't a big issue anymore and New Vatican City was built. But peace was fragile, because the Vampires, lurking in the shadows of mankind for aeons, finally decided that it was their turn to rule. So New Vatican city's under attack quite often. And people on the inside are getting desperate, they need someone to lead them, to tell them what to do, to give them hope. Luckily, Jesus reappeared around them and led the forces into battle against the vampires and brought home victory after victory. All was fine, until the Archangels (soldiers) of New Vatican City captured a pureblood vampire who knows a lot more than anyone would expect, she even knows Jesus's secret. Also, Jesus kills a human woman in self defense which tosses him into a crisis of faith... Okay, so Jesus fights vapires with a sword and kicks a tremendous amout of ass. The whole issue is very well written and the art's really good too. So if you're looking for an entertaining comic book with a big twist, then pick up this comic, published by Image. If you've read this book or have questions or additions to the controversy (which obviously had to appear sooner or later), feel free to post them here. Where I can, I'll be happy to help out and participate in a debate everyone can enjoy, if necessary. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-13-2006, 12:09 AM	#3
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	w00t! Anorexia Jesus! But the whole concept looks extremely neat. I am so looking forward to it. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

06-13-2006, 02:55 PM	#4
Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	It's worth it just to see a monkey vampire. __________________

06-23-2006, 06:31 AM	#6
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Jesus isn't anorexic in the comic book either. Infact, nobody ever mentions Jesus having an eating disorder. Actually, nobody ever mentions Jesus eating anything. And food isn't even the subject of the comic book. Please, be so kind to read the comic book before you go "sick mind" on people. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

06-23-2006, 07:17 AM	#7
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Anarky's review reminded me of Reading Rainbow. All that was missing was him saying, "But don't take my word for it," followed by the synthesized, "Da-deh-DEH!" Anyhoo, this is great. You wanna talk about pushing the envelope, well this may be it. Not only do they use the current Jihad and other religious implications, but they toss Jesus in the mix, and put some battle armor on him, to boot. I gotta check this out. God bless Image. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

06-12-2006, 08:35 PM	#2
Ryona Guest Posts: n/a	I am so going to HAVE to check out this comic! Insanely wild.

06-23-2006, 06:09 AM	#5
donnie'zfan Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 39	I think that's disgusting and gross, whoever made that has a sick mind,Jesus is not an Anorexic thats an insult

06-23-2006, 08:34 PM	#9
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I'm not even a little religious, and I totally have no feelings and no morals, but even I find it offensive!

07-05-2006, 05:08 AM	#13
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	wow Anarky thanks so much for the heads up on this makes me wish I had a few dollars right now to buy it!! The art work is beautifull!! I think that cover of jesus has got to be one of the best drawings I've ever seen and I don't know what anyones talking about jesus being to skinny I've seen actual paintings of jesus hanging on the cross where he looks allot less healthy than that. Some people just let blind faith ruin things that could be really good. Like when you say oh my god they should be happy that you are calling out to care when you are suprised or scared. And like this book it's about jesus as an actual person trying to save people. Shesh there is just no pleasing some people. I've gotta get this book I so hope I find it at the comicon in sandiago.

07-05-2006, 11:02 AM	#14
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	Jesus is a figure of pop culture as much as one of religion these days. Some people might not like it, but that's how it is. I doubt this was intended to be offensive or controversial at all. He has bite marks in his neck on that cover. Is he a vampire too? __________________

07-08-2006, 09:44 AM	#15
~~BartAllen~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 922	I am a VERY religious person, and it didnt offend me to much. there was some stuff that made me cringe, but over all it was an interesting read. I dont know if I could ever show it to my parents though.