Battle Pope Vol. 1: Genesis (v. 1) [Paperback]

Robert Kirkman (Author), Tony Moore (Illustrator), Val Staples (Colorist)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 25, 2006

If you missed out on Battle Pope the first time around, now is your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! It's the end of the world and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Luicfer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. Now presented in full-color!

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (April 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582405727
• ISBN-13: 978-1582405728
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I wanted so much more..., April 18, 2007

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Lacey (Gainesville, FL) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Battle Pope Vol. 1: Genesis (v. 1) (Paperback)

I bought this comic as a leap of faith, no pun intended. After reading The Walking Dead and Invicible (two of my favorite comic book titles) I became a Kirkman fan for life. Battle Pope didn't discourage me from this, but I will not be buying volume 2 and on. I believe it is his first comic and it shows. The humor is not nearly as smart, and the story is not current Kirkman quality. It is interesting as a Krikman fan, but definately not his best - or even his 2nd, 3rd, 4th best... work.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars After The Rapture, July 1, 2007

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Joshua Koppel (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Battle Pope Vol. 1: Genesis (v. 1) (Paperback)

Oswald is the Pope. He claims he is not the most Christian Pope. He drinks, smokes, and sleeps around with the ladies. But things get worse when the Rapture occurs and almost everyone is left behind. The doors of hell have opened and demons poured fourth. After a horrible war a truce was reached. This is the world Oswald now lives in. But there is a problem and God needs a little help from the Pope.

Saint Michael has been captured by Lucifer. If Oswald rescues him he gets a pass into Heaven (his only chance of entry). Oswald is helped with a new build and a sidekick named Jesus Christ. With the forces of hell lined up against him, the Pope must face many hardships and battles. Can a sinning pope and a spaced-out savior stop the plans of Lucifer and save the day? You will have to read the book to find out.

This book is just wacky enough to be brilliant. The Pope has some of the best lines I have read in a long time. Crude and smart at the same time with a dash of slapstick. I can see how someone could be offended by the portrayal of certain sacred characters but for those who can put offence aside there is a real fun ride between these covers. Check it out.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Comic!, January 4, 2007

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Silveraxe (Istanbul, Turkey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Battle Pope Vol. 1: Genesis (v. 1) (Paperback)

Battle Pope is one of the few comics that got me hooked up to! It's hilarious! But of course, you probably have to be not too religious to enjoy this to it's full extent. Great drawings, funny story and characters.