The graphic novel was published by Image Comics, written by Joe Casey, illustrated by Benjamin Marra, colored by Brad Simpson, and lettered by Rus Wooton.[1] Casey announced that he was working on the graphic novel in 2018.[2] An exclusive 16 page preview was available at the 2018 New York Comic Con.[3] It was released in comic stores on March 20, 2019, and later in mainstream bookstores on March 26.[4] It was published as a 64 page hardcover.[5]Deadline Hollywood compared and contrasted the graphic novel with The Second Coming by Mark Russell.[6] The comic uses 1970s style artwork and depicts Jesus using Kung Fu.[7][8] The story begins in 26 C.E. and depicts Jesus meditating to overcome nightmares and visions.[9] The graphic novel was not received well by Christians.[10] Ryan Carey commented in his review that Casey and Marra work well together.[11]
References
^Seven, John (March 25, 2019). "Syndicated Comics". The Beat. Archived from the original on May 24, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2023.