Comments on: Comics haters found

By: Liz Glass

Liz Glass — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 01:25:07 +0000

I would be happy to send Rev. Tillman a complimentary copy of my husband’s bibilical graphic novel KING DAVID (DC Comics).

This may be off-subject, but…it is also worth noting that comic books have become powerful learning tools in the classroom. As a teacher of non-native English speakers, I frequently used comics to introduce vocubulary, inspire writing, etc.

Comics have also become instrumental in teaching students with learning disabilities: the pictures help the reader understand the narrative. Many kids refuse to read books, but they will read a comic book.

A book or comic book can be cheap; it depends on how it is executed.

By: Todd Alcott

Todd Alcott — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:18:39 +0000

Has anyone pointed out to him the Allred Book of Mormon thing?

By: Scott Bieser

Scott Bieser — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:13:39 +0000

It seems among just about every group concerned with promoting a religion, or a cause, there are some who GET IT about comics, and some hide-bound dog-whistles who will go to their graves regarding comics as junk.

By: Matthew Bernier

Matthew Bernier — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:34:34 +0000

They should read American Born Chineese. WONDERFUL christian book.

By: jim d.

jim d. — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:17:44 +0000

There ARE check cashing shops in my neighborhood, but alas, no comic shops…would it were they always appeared together.

By: John A. Walsh

John A. Walsh — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:01:30 +0000

And I LOVED that St. Francis comic that Marvel put out in the early 80’s! I still have fond memories of that one!

By: Kat Kan

Kat Kan — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:39:04 +0000

Urrmm. I’m a pastor’s wife. And a comics fan. And I disagree with that pastor’s remarks. I agree with Dagwan. My local comic shop owner is also a Christian and a youth minister at his church. We’re out here in the world. I’m in the process of re-starting our church’s little library, and I plan to include Christian comics. I think Rev. Tillman is a little mixed up. Guardian does not intend for its comics to replace the Bible – or Sunday School for that matter. But hey, at least he didn’t say comics are the work of the Devil – a comment I have heard from a pastor during a sermon.

By: Brendon Connelly

Brendon Connelly — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:22:33 +0000

Er… but the Hulk also appears on TV and in films, so that’s them out of the question too then. Sorry, Mel.

Somebody please tell me there’s a Hulk novel or at least novelisation so that the Bible might suddenly have to go out of print and, er, “back to” stone tablets.

Ahem.

And, yes, I know the Hulk comment was only the journo, not the Reverend.

By: Dagwan

Dagwan — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:01:38 +0000

Ok, as one of the few comic store owners who is also a practicing Christian, I have to point out that True Believers (sorry, couldn’t resist!) understand that any way to get out the gospel is a good way. The people who claim to be Christian that have the mindset that there is only one way to “worship”, “teach”, “evangelize”, “give”, “fellowship”, or “mentor”, will be surprised when they get into heaven. The only requirements laid out in scripture are: repent of your sins (be sorry and try to not do it again), and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior. That’s it.

BTW, the guardian line comics are decent, although not anything really groundbreaking. Code was the best of the three released so far, IMHO.

And my store is right next door to one of those “payday loans” places, and I was not happy when they opened up, but I have gotten a few customers because of them, so BLEH! to Bob Greenstreet!