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A New York Times Bestseller!A reality TV show starring a clone of Jesus Christ causes chaos across the U.S. of the near future in PUNK ROCK JESUS, a new graphic novel written and drawn by Sean Murphy, the acclaimed illustrator of JOE THE BARBARIAN and AMERICAN VAMPIRE.J2 causes both outrage and adulation. Religious zealots either love or hate the show, angry politicians worry about its influence on the nation, and members of the scientific community fear the implications of cloning a human being at all, let alone the Son of God.Thomas McKael is the clones's bodyguard and former IRA operative, who despite his turbulent past is hired to protect the new Jesusa baby who captivates the world, but grows up to become an angry teenager.When falling ratings force the network to cut Jesus's mother from the series the young star runs away, renounces his religious heritage and forms a punk rock band. And what starts off as babysitting for Thomas becomes an epic battle, as Jesus goes to war against the corporate media complex that created him.Along with his artistic credits on JOE THE BARBARIAN and AMERICAN VAMPIRE: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST, Murphy also wrote and illustrated the graphic novel OFF ROAD (Oni Press), and cowrote OUTER ORBIT (Dark Horse Comics).
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- Q: What is the main theme of Punk Rock Jesus? A: Punk Rock Jesus explores themes of faith, identity, and rebellion through the story of a cloned version of Jesus Christ navigating a reality TV show and the societal chaos it creates.
- Q: Who is the author and illustrator of Punk Rock Jesus? A: The graphic novel Punk Rock Jesus is written and illustrated by Sean Murphy, known for his work on JOE THE BARBARIAN and AMERICAN VAMPIRE.
- Q: What is the page count of Punk Rock Jesus? A: Punk Rock Jesus contains a total of 224 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this graphic novel? A: Punk Rock Jesus is published in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was Punk Rock Jesus published? A: Punk Rock Jesus was published on April 9, 2013.
- Q: Is Punk Rock Jesus suitable for all ages? A: Punk Rock Jesus contains themes that may not be suitable for younger audiences, particularly due to its exploration of religious and societal issues; parental discretion is advised.
- Q: What genre does Punk Rock Jesus belong to? A: Punk Rock Jesus falls under the Fantasy genre, with strong elements of social commentary and satire.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Thomas McKael? A: Thomas McKael serves as the bodyguard to the cloned Jesus and represents a complex character with a troubled past, adding depth to the narrative as he navigates his role in the unfolding drama.
- Q: Are there any other works by Sean Murphy that I should know about? A: Sean Murphy has also created works such as OFF ROAD and OUTER ORBIT, in addition to his acclaimed graphic novels like JOE THE BARBARIAN and AMERICAN VAMPIRE.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy Punk Rock Jesus? A: Readers who appreciate graphic novels with a blend of social critique, fantasy elements, and character-driven storytelling will likely enjoy Punk Rock Jesus.