Proverbs & parables [Paperback]

Christine Kerrick (Illustrator), Don Kelly (Illustrator), Tim Gagnon (Illustrator), Michael James (Illustrator), Kurt K. Kolka (Illustrator), Ralph E. Miley (Illustrator), Jesse Hamm (Illustrator), Rabecca Baerman (Illustrator), Jay Disbrow (Illustrator), Randy Emberlin (Illustrator), Jack Martin (Illustrator), Kathleen Webb (Illustrator), Billy Leavell (Illustrator), Hal Jones (Illustrator), Win Mumma (Illustrator), Monte Wilson (Illustrator), Drew Pocza (Illustrator), Kevin Yong (Illustrator), Ronn Stern (Illustrator), Farel Dalrymple (Illustrator), Geoff Strout (Illustrator), Kenn Bivins (Illustrator), Devin Parker (Illustrator), Carlos Garzon (Illustrator), Kevin C. Yong (Illustrator), Don E. Ensign (Illustrator), G Eddy (Illustrator), Roman Morales (Illustrator), Bill Webb (Editor), Dennis Jensen (Editor), Mark Ammerman (Author), Sergio Cariello (Author), Michael Bennett (Author), Greg Dampier (Author), Leo Bak (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2, 1998

A Christian comic book anthology, Proverbs & Parables features short vignettes based around the proverbs of Solomon and the parables of Christ. Over sixty artists participated in this anthology, reflecting a very wide range of art styles and genres -- from "grim & gritty" to "funny animals". This book is a visual celebration of the words of the wise, and the wisdom of God's Word.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I applaud this largely well-intentioned attempt to bring comics to a new audience. Comics can do so many things so well and I think expressing one's faith is one of those things." -- Tony Isabella's Journal #558, December 25, 1998

"Steve Firchow (More Than Mortal), Sergio Cariello (Catwoman/Wildcat), Gary Martin (Nexus) and Chris Yambar (Mr. Beat) are just a few of the truly impressive artists who contributed to this fantastic piece of inspirational material. Rather than reinterpret the text, the creators and organizers chose to use a loose visual interpretation. The end result was a very nice trade paperback with some of the wisest words ever printed and some of the most exciting, innovative and diverse artwork available anywhere." -- M.A. Manley, The Comic Co-op Classifieds, December 1998

From the Back Cover

Over sixty artists have collaborated to produce this unprecedented collection of work. Professionals, aspiring professionals, and amateurs have illustrated proverbs, parables and other scriptures found in the Bible. The artwork depicts the narratives in unique and creative interpretations. This book presents traditional Bible stories in thought provoking, fun, and uplifting ways. Proverbs & Parables is a collection of Bible stories presented as you have never seen them.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: New Creation Publications in association with the Christian Comic Arts Society (November 2, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966511808
• ISBN-13: 978-0966511802
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #322,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Sergio Cariello
Florida, United States
Born in Brazil.At the age of 5 I already knew I wanted to draw comics.At 11 I had my first comic strip published in Local newspapers-Frederico, the Detective. At Caliber Press penciled, inked and lettered the HP Lovecraft's Dagon, with writer Steven Jones.At Marvel I drew Daredevil,Conan,Thor, Captain America, Disney's Quasimodo,Spider-man, the Avengers and others.Drew Batman, Superman, New Gods, Young Heroes in Love, Superboy, Steel, Guy Gardner, Hawkman, Man called X, The Flash, Deathstroke,Wonderwoman, Green Arrow, Azrael and others for DC.Taught 7 yrs at the Joe Kubert School.Member of the National Cartoonists Society since 1995.Worked with Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith in the Wildcat mini-series.Dark Horse(Beau's and mine Badlander), Image(Spawn),Sojourn, Lady Death, Scion, Crux, and other Crossgen titles,Iron Ghost with Chuck and ATP) and many others. Currently working on the Lone Ranger(Dynamic Forces), Son of Samson with writer Gary Martin for Zondervan, the New Picture Bible for David C Cook ( Now called "The Action Bible", available here at amazon.com : ISBN: 0781444993
ISBN-13: 9780781444996) and other gigs here and there. Visit my website: www.sergiocariello.com
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Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Both Entertaining and Meaningful, May 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Proverbs & parables (Paperback)

This collection is remarkable for the fact that so many artists in the comic book industry turn out to be Christians. Passages from Proverbs and the Parables of Christ have been taken directly from the Bible and illustrated in styles running the gamut from mediocre to brilliant. I've seen a number of these artists before. Some of the work in this compilation represents the best efforts of some; yet with others, it seems more like work that has been slapped-together-for-free. I recommend this book because it is refreshing to see so many artists working together to produce it. However, some of the interpretations of scripture are contrived and should be read in their original context, and not merely in this volume.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bible comics, March 18, 2002

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Willem de Best (Agora) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Proverbs & parables (Paperback)

Great idea with uneven results. Some superb art in places, but not always as an appropriate counterpoint to the accompanying Scriptures. The parts that do succeed are worth the cover price alone.

1 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Tying to make the boring into the palatable, July 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Proverbs & parables (Paperback)

What to do if you're trying to make something as stupid and boring as the bible into something that a poor gullible child will accept? This is the problem faced by the authors, and they do a half-way decent job of presenting bible idiocy as something partly entertaining as a comic book. Should be useful for gullible, brainwashed parents attempting to produce gullible, brainwashed children. Start them with Santa, and if they believe that, move on to the bible in comic book form.