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MatthewSmith
10-13-2005, 01:34 AM
Yes, it's totally blasphemous, but I'm loving this book.

Just read the third issue today.

But my favorite line so far is from #2, when Pope says, "Get behind me, Jesus!"
HG_studios
10-13-2005, 11:43 AM
I love Kirkman's Portrayal of JC. It's friggin' hilarious. Makes me upset that I didn't pick this up in its original incarnation. Glad they reprinted it!!
CountD
10-13-2005, 12:21 PM
I'm bathing myself in the rich gorgeous blasphemous color.

and Lucifer taking a bubble bath was pretty gd funny!
BenitoCereno
10-13-2005, 07:56 PM
If you guys are reading it for the first time, you're in for a real treat. The book gets way better after the first story arc, with highlights being the Christmas story and Wrath of God.
MatthewSmith
10-14-2005, 12:23 AM
Originally posted by BenitoCereno
If you guys are reading it for the first time, you're in for a real treat. The book gets way better after the first story arc, with highlights being the Christmas story and Wrath of God.

Christmas story? Christmas story?

Oh yes. I'm going to enjoy that indeed.
NeroMan
10-14-2005, 02:06 AM
beats the hell outta ghostrider.
Supreme Convoy
10-15-2005, 01:30 AM
I picked up #1 and it really didn't convince me to pick up the rest. :( At least I gave it a shot...
MatthewSmith
10-15-2005, 02:10 AM
Originally posted by NeroMan
beats the hell outta ghostrider.

lol
Michael Hawk
10-15-2005, 02:11 AM
Originally posted by HG_studios
I love Kirkman's Portrayal of JC. It's friggin' hilarious. Makes me upset that I didn't pick this up in its original incarnation. Glad they reprinted it!! Same here.
NewRisingSun
10-15-2005, 02:44 AM
Am I the only one who is surprised by the fact that no one (christian groups) freaked out when Image published it again right after the death of JP II?
MatthewSmith
10-15-2005, 03:42 AM
Originally posted by NewRisingSun
Am I the only one who is surprised by the fact that no one (christian groups) freaked out when Image published it again right after the death of JP II?

I think it was probably obscure enough to stay under the fundamental Christian radar. The first issue was even had an "in memory" to John Paul in the back.
NewRisingSun
10-15-2005, 05:13 PM
Originally posted by MatthewSmith
I think it was probably obscure enough to stay under the fundamental Christian radar. The first issue was even had an "in memory" to John Paul in the back.

I have seen some pretty obscure things get picked up by the fundemental christian radar, but I can understand this. I liked the pic of JP II in the back of #1.:D
TheFoo
10-16-2005, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by BenitoCereno
If you guys are reading it for the first time, you're in for a real treat. The book gets way better after the first story arc, with highlights being the Christmas story and Wrath of God.

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Like when the Pope picks up on Mary?

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I'm going to hell just for bringing that up.
BenitoCereno
10-16-2005, 06:54 PM
Originally posted by TheFoo
Like when the Pope picks up on Mary?

I'm going to hell just for bringing that up.

SPOILERZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!1
TheFoo
10-16-2005, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by BenitoCereno
SPOILERZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!!!1

____, thats right, I forget that this is a pretty obscure comic. Good thing its being reprinted! I think I should edit my post, and edit your quote before someone strangles me!
DiscoVietnam
10-16-2005, 10:18 PM
Originally posted by NewRisingSun
Am I the only one who is surprised by the fact that no one (christian groups) freaked out when Image published it again right after the death of JP II?
99.9% of fundamentalist Christian groups are of protestant origin and therefore could not give two shits about the Pope. To the original Lutherans in the 16th century, the Pope was Antichrist himself.

+ this book has a readership of around 5000 people, and is available only in obscure shops shunned by fundamentalists in the first place.

I still think you should send a copy to Pat Robertson, however ;) :D
MatthewSmith
10-16-2005, 10:20 PM
Originally posted by DiscoVietnam
99.9% of fundamentalist Christian groups are of protestant origin and therefore could not give two shits about the Pope. To the original Lutherans in the 16th century, the Pope was Antichrist himself.

+ this book has a readership of around 5000 people, and is available only in obscure shops shunned by fundamentalists in the first place.

I still think you should send a copy to Pat Robertson, however ;) :D

That's very true. I hadn't thought about it like that, but that's probably got a lot to do with why not a lot has been said about this.

And I think Pat Robertson would love a copy. ;)
NewRisingSun
10-16-2005, 11:47 PM
Originally posted by DiscoVietnam
99.9% of fundamentalist Christian groups are of protestant origin and therefore could not give two shits about the Pope. To the original Lutherans in the 16th century, the Pope was Antichrist himself.

+ this book has a readership of around 5000 people, and is available only in obscure shops shunned by fundamentalists in the first place.

I still think you should send a copy to Pat Robertson, however ;) :D

I hadn't thought of it like that. Good point.
EmeraldGuy32
10-17-2005, 03:42 AM
most protastants still see the Pope as a major figurehead in their religion. And Battle Pope rawks. I managed to snag the original b/w trade for five bucks at SDCC last year.
guitargod694
10-17-2005, 03:17 PM
Battle Pope is 'blasphemous' to be sure, but I think it is very clear that it is all in good fun. It is over the top, and I think even most people that are usually up in arms about this stuff would see it as ridiculous. (most of it anyway)

However, if there is one thing that I have learned, it is never to underestimate the religious right's ability to flip out over stuff that doesn't matter.

Oh, PS... I love Battle Pope. The colours are a nice addition.