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 Eyewitness - Acts of the Spirit
published by Headpress
Bob Luedke's epic retelling of the gospel story continues in Eyewitness: Acts of the Spirit, published by Headpress. As with the first book in the series, Luedke has pulled off the seemingly impossible, making a great tale out of something that has a huge danger of being very twee. The gospel may be the greatest story ever told, but my, we Christians know how to make it sound trite! Read more... |
 Sophie and the Albino Camel –
by Steve Davies
Published by Anderson Press.
A charming and quite beautiful children’s book.
Truth be told, I wouldn’t have come across this book had it not been written by Steve Davies, aka Sahel Steve, a mission worker based in Gorom Gorom, Burkina Faso. Steve is an excellent writer, and has penned some very tasty travel pieces, as well as this delightful book, and his long running blog Voice In the Desert.
As well as Steve’s prose, which is at once interesting and evocative, the book carries great line art by illustrator Dave Shelton. Read more... |
 Sadhu Sundar Singh, By Alec Stevens
Published by Calvary Comics
The wonderful thing about independent comics is that there is so much variety. Just within the Christian sub sector, you get a huge range of differing styles and stories, being told from all kinds of perspectives.
This is the first time I have seen a comic book version of an ‘inspirational biography’ – and I am glad to say it is both inspirational and fascinating.
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 Eyewitness - published by Headpress
A graphic novel by Robert James Luedke
Eyewitness is a great graphic novel. I think I always go into books likethis half expecting not to like them. But happily I was disappointed – what I mean by that is I was wrong. It’s very good!
Getting away from the tautology – lets look at the book. The story is about a scientist – Dr Harper, who begins the book as a sceptic of the stories about Jesus contained in the Bible – but through a series of events… well you can guess.
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 Serenity #1 - 'Bad Girl in Town'
published by RealBuzz Studios.
Written by Buzz Dixon, Art by Min "Keiiii" Kwon
"Meet Serenity, a lonely teen from a broken family who just wants to be accepted—but who tends to lash out at others with anger and obnoxious sarcasm. At her new school, the Christian prayer group takes Serenity on as a "project," showing her friendship and love. . . but will even that be enough to crack her hard shell? Sharply illustrated in full-color, BAD Girl in Town features realistic storylines and dialogue, and shares a solid biblical message with tween and teen girls."
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 Brothers - the fall of Lucifer #1 published by Markosia.
Original story by Wendy Alec, adapted by Tony Lee, Art by Sam Hart, Letters by Richard Emms.
This highly unusual story will intrigue readers from all backgrounds. We're catapulted into heavenly realms where brother angels Lucifer, Michael and Gabriel are living a good life - unaware of the events about to befall them. Read more...
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 Shadowmancer - #1 published by Markosia.
Original story by GP Taylor, adapted by Tony Lee, Pencils by Pedro Delgado, Colours by Eva De La Cruz, Letters by Richard Emms.
Sales of this comic have been sensational - more than 3000 issue one comics have been snapped up - an amazing amount for a comic produced by a company who are effectively an independent publishing house. Read more...
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 Shadowmancer - #2 published by Markosia
Original story by GP Taylor, adapted by Tony Lee, Pencils by Pedro Delgado, Colours by Eva De La Cruz, Letters by Richard Emms.
If anything the artwork in issue two seems to improve on issue one - a short precis brings the reader up to date with the story, and we're plunged into a world of cartoon candle light and mystical mayhem. Read more... |
 Cops and Robbers #2 published by Azlan creations in association with the Christian Police association.
Various stories - fully illustrated by Al Gray.
Cops and Robbers is a collection of biographical stories - testimonies if you like, from former criminals and drug addicts who have become Christians. Read more... |
 The Flying Friar published by Speakeasy comics.
Writer: Rich Johnston, Artist: Thomas Nachlik
Released in February by Speakeasy Comics, this fast moving story is based on the life of a Christian who lived in Italy in the seventeenth century - Joseph of Copertino. He is numbered amongst the canonised saints who are formally commemorated in the calendar of the Roman Catholic church. Read more... |
 Riddler’s Fayre, The Vaults of the Mind - published by U-Sharp Comics.
Written by Steve Carroll and drawn Jeff Anderson.
Back in the mists of time, when we were just beginning with SAM119, we heard rumours about a Christian graphic novel, being produced by Steve and Jeff. We were then fortunate enough to meet Steve at the Bristol comic con, and Jeff became a friend via email – even drawing a little strip for us in issue 3 of SAM119. Read more...
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