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X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills

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If I was ever going to introduce a friend or relative to the world of X-Men this is the graphic novel I would start with. Reverend Striker represents how hate and belief can form a deadly combination as he uses religion as an excuse to hide a much more personal vendetta against mutants. The story served as the basis for the second X-Men movie and the alliance with Magneto is the most indicative of this aspect. However, after viewing the movie and the material its based on I hold a clear preference for this graphic novel. This is a phenomenal piece graphic novel the stands with Claremont's best. Furthermore, it's an amazing piece of literature and you'd be doing yourself a favor by picking it up.

The X-Men have fought many villains and monsters in their run, but they've never fought one as powerful, vengeful, stubborn, intolerant and dangerously persuasive as religious bigotry. In my opinion,one of Claremont's most influential, a (comic book) story that manages to stay relevant after almost 30 years.

didnt think it would hold up to the newer comics, in fact i wish the newer comics would be more like this! its very easy to follow, has lots of great dialog, characters have distinguishable personalitys especialy kitty pyrde, and an insane vilian! it was trully a plesure to read

This graphic novel stands the test of time. Claremont's portrayal of the mutant plight is driven home and brought into perspective in this story. As a solo story this book is a great read but once the reader applies the story's message to the X-men mythology as a whole it helps explain what makes the X-men so unique and compelling. I personally own the hardcover version and if you can not get your hands on the original than this is the way to go. This great value hardcover is worth every penny and is classic Chris Claremont with a darker tone that really shows his range. Claremont is the true architect of the X-men mythos and I highly recommend this as an example of Chris' work.

This is a pretty good book! Excellent characters, including the crazy priest waging a crusade against mutants. Well written as most Claremont stories. Good artwork. Will read again a few more times.

God Loves, Man Kills, which still ranks among Chirs Claremont's best X-Men story right alonside The Dark Phoenix Saga, was an instant classic X-Men when it was first published, and it still remains a classic to this very day. What happens when the X-Men find themselves pitted against a hate-speech brandishing reverend named Stryker? Nothing good as they soon learn as they attempt to rescue Professor Xavier from Stryker's clutches. The underlining themes of hate and bigotry hold up as good today as they did back then, and Brent Anderson's gorgeous, vivid artwork only makes this package all the sweeter. The basic characters and storyline inspired the script for Bryan Singer's X2: X-Men United film, and with God Loves, Man Kills as the source material, it's no surprise that X2 remains the best X-Men film released to date. Do yourself a favor, if you've never read God Loves, Man Kills before, check this out; you won't be disappointed.

A 1982 graphic novel dealing with racism. In this tale a religious minister with secrets of his own gets the masses to rise up against the mutants while the mutants somewhat ironically try to approach the problem with reason. As one can expect the affair gets out of hand and superhero tactics ensue. This particular comic influenced the film, X2.
I'd say the mental nightmares for Xavier were the best. A lot of this was above average to somewhat good in story elements. Some of the superheroes had that whole thinking of what I'm going to do while doing it which slows everything down. X Men fans will like it, regardless, I suspect. ARTWORK: C plus; STORY/PLOTTING: B minus; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B minus; WHEN READ: mid January 2012; OVERALL GRADE: B minus.