Atheist Church Dec 13, 2009 Graphic Novels

[skycomet19]

Manga is my favorite of the "graphic novels." And if we're going to talk about "heretic" graphic novels, although this one's not atheist... it would piss off a lot of xtians if they knew what it was... lol.

KAMICHAMA KARIN - the girl who is god.

[dvdjob]

I don't know if you have had any tlaks of war: but I found a great saying on that subject.

"There are no atheists in foxholes" isn't an argument against atheism, it's an argument against foxholes. ~James Morrow

Maybe you could say something on the theme: War and religion sometime?

[pamorale]

Thanks Klifk.... I'm going to check those comic books.... they seem to be really good!!!

[Domzdream]

I used to read Vertigo comics. Within that vertigo arena were comics like HellBlazer, Books of Magic, Swamp Thing, Invisibles, Preacher, Sandman, etc.

Pure, well written, nicely illustrated comics.

[klfly]

I was a big fan of Hellblazer and Sandman.

[Domzdream]

Cool.

Good old Neil Gayman. By the way, Gaiman also wrote books like 'American Gods', and one of my faves, 'Neverwhere'.

[klfly]

@Domzdream Yeah, my wife is a fan of his novels. I haven't cracked one open yet.

[NorProductions]

I wanted to greatly thank you for the recomendation of "blankets" by Craig Thompson i never knew it was so popular in that genre of art , i really liked his relationship story with his first girlfriend and how growing up was in relation to his not religious position :).

[ihavenospaces]

great job! I love the atheist churches and thanks alot for your recomendations.

[ArmchairAccomplice]

I've got one called "Logicomix: An Epic Search for Truth" on my TBR list. Apparently it's about Bertrand Russell who I love to death. The only thing is since Russell's books are so enjoyable I'm always afraid that the books others write of him will lack that sly humor of his that I love so much.

Some day I'll get up the nerve to read someone else's summation of his life.

[Queequel]

I totally appreciate your recomendations! Already added the cartoon history of the universe in my shopping basket;)

[TheAwesomeChicken]

That last picture remindes me of Chick Publications. The material is really funny, but the guy is completely serious with his message. My family often finds his pocket comics left to be found here and there, so we pick them up along with other things like the million dollar question and other things for a good laugh. My sister actually made a big 'religous' advertising box to put the things in.

[juliuschas]

How about an Illustrated "God Delusion"? Just think of all those graphically-presented delusions ballooning out of believers' ears! And the "Great Satan" Dawkins hurling lightning bolts....

[LordSlag]

I would never censor my drawings or writings. I'd eat hamburgers made from sacred cows. If I could, I'd draw a picture of mohammad banging another man up the butt while eating bacon. I'd write about the "virgin" mother having a 4 way with 3 other guys and a penis in every hole.

Atheist Church....FTW!!!!!! *****

[lyvvie]

Excellent! We were looking for something for our 10 year old that was non-fiction but still entertaining. I think the History of The Universe series will be just the thing. Thank you!

[klfly]

I bet they'll love it! Maybe you can report back? I'd love to hear how it goes over.

[raltaki]

ATHEIST CHURCH FTW! anyway, just dropping in and saying thanks for another installment... My addition is BattlePope!

[nestorrfortuna]

i am from argentina.

i never had any knowledge about graphic novels, before.

the closest thing i knew was comics, but those were for american teenagers that were not into sex.

[TomMSTie]

I asked Santa for your Cd. We'll see how things go. ')

[klfly]

Best of luck with the big guy!

[TomMSTie]

He may skip James Randi's house, but I've been a very VERY good boy this year.

[blackskull1452]

My favorite graphic novel was Watchmen. I got your CD and it kicks ass.

[klfly]

Allan Moore is just amazing all 'round. I'm glad you liked the CD. THANKS

[Flatwormsoda]

Trust Keith on Blankets! it's very beautiful. i read it in high school years ago and still think about it a lot

[Thereminator101]

Im reading a Ben Bova right now(Titan) about the earth being taken over by fundie's and freethinkers are forced to live in a space habitat orbiting Titan.Mostly about socio-politics and not his best work...but works in a pinch.

[debbieomi]

My almost 15 year old nephew is really into graphic novels and is a budding freethinker. Do you think the Cartoon History of the Universe would be appropriate for him? He is a very smart boy.

[klfly]

I think it would be totally appropriate. My only complaint with it is that I sometimes get lost when Gonick goes too long without reminding us what year we're in.

[debbieomi]

Thanks, Keith! :-)

[yoursenileaunt]

klfly, How about a few female guest?

[klfly]

I don't book based on Gender, but it would be refreshing to have some female faces on here. My daughter was a big hit. :D

We'll see what happens.

[darkersideofsanity]

NERD!

[klfly]

Guilty as charged. :D

[invaderj]

Graphic novels are so under-rated. They are so diverse and the combination of art and story-telling is like a different experience.

[somenamelessperson]

What? No Tom of Finland? I thought you would be more thorough.

[klfly]

Heh heh.

[FerreThoughts]

All of these sound really good! I've never gotten into graphic novels before, but now I think I will.

[Babaldira]

Going to look for the recomended graphic novels for Christmas....thank you priest.

[AzazelMachine]

CRUMB IS AMAZING!

[klfly]

Agreed.

[omghitbycar]

damn you klj! you made me sad when you told us to eat hot choclate. i checked. we don't have any.

[ApocalypticInferno]

Your CD is already on my Stuff Day wish list. Yes, Stuff Day. My grandma says Christmas is about the birth of Christ, so I celebrate Stuff Day so I don't offend her. It's the same thing as Christmas, but... without the birth of Christ aspect of the day. The stuff, the family, the food, the fun... that's what Stuff Day is about. (When I named it, it was only about the stuff... I wasn't getting along with my family at the time)

[yoursenileaunt]

@ApocalypticInferno, I love that... "Stuff Day". Beautiful.

[klfly]

YAY. Merry Stuff Day! Eat Stuffing! Try not to get to Stuffy.

[alexd29]

Look up Battle Pope dude. By Robert Kirkman.

[JakeBartlam]

lol battle pope is win

[Censeo]

I bought the genesis illustrated :)

[klfly]

And... is it incredible? I mean, I know it is, but what'd you think?

[Censeo]

oh, lol, sorry. I bought it from amazon, and it hasn't arrived yet. But I bet it's really good.

[klfly]

I love comic books too. I've peeked at Preacher but I'll have to take a better look. I've been enjoying Walking Dead lately.

[CousinoMacul]

They ran the first three chapters of Crum's Genesis in The New Yorker magazine earlier this year. It was AWESOME!!!

[klfly]

Can't wait to get it. But I don't buy myself books close to Christmas lest I end up with multiple copies.

[Wheez017]

Really interesting, merry zombie god birthday to you.

[klfly]

And to you as well.