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Post by adamelijah on Mar 24, 2013 16:39:43 GMT -5
I think that it's coming along. I appreciate the mention of Tales of the Dim Knight and I'll add that John Otte's Failstate series recently.
I think one big challenge is actual novels with superheroes as opposed to graphic novels are not the usual thing or big sellers even in the secular market. Or the superhero story is assumed to be "for kids" only.
Another may be that Superhero fiction is seen by many fans as all ready containing strong Christian themes even without attending it. (H. Michael Brewer's Great Book, "Who Needs a Superhero" explores these themes.) The Toby McGuire Spider-man movies had some strong Christian themes in them. Not only in the signature Spider-man theme statement, "With great power comes great responsibility" but also its exploration of issues like marriage and forgiveness. Superman is often seen as in some ways a figure who represents almost a type of Christ. Given that, some may not see the need for a specifically Christian story. Of course, if you've even studied what's gone on in some of these comics (as opposed to Kids TV shows and movies), you'll see the need is there.
Regarding, Marvel Theology, I was very surprised to read through Essential Avengers #1, which featured the Wasp being injured in Avengers #14 and #15 and prayer was repeatedly encouraged and it ended with the Avengers giving thanks. Now that you won't see.
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