Punk Rock Jesus by Sean Murphy

[thelouisguy]

Is anybody else reading Punk Rock Jesus? I have one issue left and am loving it!

I prefer black and white comics to begin with, and am not too interested in the "super-hero" books that Marvel and DC then to put out.

[oldmanwinters]

When I saw the title of the thread, I thought it said "by Steve Murphy" (of TMNT fame, of course).

What exactly is the book about, anyway?

[thelouisguy]

"A six issue mini series written and illustrated by Sean Murphy , telling the story of Chris, a genetic clone of Jesus Christ who grew up the star of a reality show, eventually rejecting all things religious, becoming an atheist, and uses his celebrity to start a punk rock band in an effort to rebel against religion."

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by thelouisguy

"A six issue mini series written and illustrated by Sean Murphy , telling the story of Chris, a genetic clone of Jesus Christ who grew up the star of a reality show, eventually rejecting all things religious, becoming an atheist, and uses his celebrity to start a punk rock band in an effort to rebel against religion."

Hmm... sounds a little cliche to me.

[RaphaelsIsolation]

sounds like a horrible idea and a terrible thing to do...

Punk Rock Jesus? seriously?

Their is only 1 Christ, and we live because of his blood.

[thelouisguy]

It's actually really good. The trade will be released in April. You should pick it up. Growing up Italian, religion played a big part of my youth. Sean Murphy does a great job pulling different aspects of the story of Jesus Christ, and I have heard that he is working on a follow up book.

[ZariusTwo]

It's a really good book, tackling everything right and wrong about religion with a lot of wry humor, definitely worth the read.

Originally Posted by RaphaelsIsolation

Their is only 1 Christ, and we live because of his blood.

And that's why we're wasted 24 hours a day.

[RaphaelsIsolation]

yeah that is definitley a 'great' way of looking at it!

what a champ.

[thelouisguy]

Please read the book before you dismiss it. I'll send you a copy if you want.

[thelouisguy]

I also just realized you're read a book about reincarnation. How does that make you feel? Can you get passed that an appreciate the story? Then you might be able to do the same with Punk Rock Jesus.

[Powder]

Originally Posted by RaphaelsIsolation

sounds like a horrible idea and a terrible thing to do...

Punk Rock Jesus? seriously?

Their is only 1 Christ, and we live because of his blood.

You freely admit to being a vampire? Brah, watch out for Italians, I hear they eat a lot of Garlic. That's like, Kryptonite for you guys, yeah?

In all seriousness, it's really for the best not to put any views on religion into a post here at the drome.

[Half Sh3ll Hero]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

It's a really good book, tackling everything right and wrong about religion with a lot of wry humor, definitely worth the read.

Amen. Its really a great series.

Kinda makes you question that if Jesus Christ were an actual god figure, how do you think he'd actually react to our world in this day and age.

Amen... ha I kill myself.

[Type 97 Chi-ha]

Originally Posted by Half Sh3ll Hero

Amen. Its really a great series.

Kinda makes you question that if Jesus Christ were an actual god figure, how do you think he'd actually react to our world in this day and age.

Amen... ha I kill myself.

In his day and age, Israel was occupied by the Roman Empire and administered by a corrupt Jewish administration. Jesus preached against that.

[BubblyShell22]

I've never read this series, but it really sounds like something I'd like for sure considering I think there are a lot of things wrong with religion and I'm also an atheist.

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Originally Posted by RaphaelsIsolation

sounds like a horrible idea and a terrible thing to do...

Punk Rock Jesus? seriously?

Their is only 1 Christ, and we live because of his blood.

That is what you believe, and not necessarily the beliefs of other members on these boards.

[Type 97 Chi-ha]

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I've never read this series, but it really sounds like something I'd like for sure considering I think there are a lot of things wrong with religion and I'm also an atheist.

Attacking Christianity? Yawn.

Ever read "The Satanic Verses", which was far more daring? (I admit I haven't.)

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Type 97 Chi-ha

Attacking Christianity? Yawn.

Bashing Christ is nothing new, now why don't we see more people taking shots at Mohammad and Allah? Why do people find it more acceptable to make fun of Jesus and the Christian faith but not the Islamic faith?

Pardon me if this book does and points out the wrongs of other religions, but just pointing a finger at Christ is old, Mohammad had some interesting things that contradicted themselves.

Anyways to keep on topic, I found this blurb from another site interesting. "If we really did clone Jesus, what would that mean? Would he unite the world or further polarize it? What religion should he be taught? Would he even be Jesus? Is it proof of God? Are we God now?"

The idea of cloning some one and telling them there Christ is kind of sickening.

[RaphAndDonnie]

Definitely sounds like an interesting read. I'll have to look out for it.

[Turo602]

Holy ****! This is real? I made a very similar comic strip in 8th grade for an assignment. XD

[BubblyShell22]

Originally Posted by Type 97 Chi-ha

Attacking Christianity? Yawn.

Ever read "The Satanic Verses", which was far more daring? (I admit I haven't.)

Uh, did you read my post. I said religion, not just Christianity. I think all religions are f*cked up in one way or another.