The life of pope john paul ii comic books

John paul i and cardinal karol joseph wojtyla, very soon to be his successor, pope john paul ii. Home holy father john paul ii encyclicalsbooks exhortations be not afraid. The life of pope john paul ii in graphic novel form. Oct 17, 2006 john paul ii was one of the most beloved popes in history. Here is his complete biography told in the graphic novel format. The abc film treated the topic of catholicism differently from some expectations.

Pope john paul ii was one of the most memorable popes in the modern age. The pope was a reallife superhero, of flesh and blood, said. The life and ministry of blessed john paul ii, part ii. Important dates in the life of pope john paul ii the longest reigning pope in modern history, john paul ii, took his message on the road, visiting 129 countries several repeatedly on 104 trips and logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted more than 27 years.

The life of pope john paul ii in comics by alessandro mainardi. The film made no attempt to focus on the holy scriptures, but rather focused on the devotion of john paul ii to his faith. Pope john paul ii became the 264th pope in 1978, succeeding pope john paul i who had only been the pope for a month before his death. The life of pope john paul ii comic by marvel comics.

We hope you take this opportunity of reduced social contact to catch up on your comic reading, spend some quality time with your collection, and stay safe. George wiegel illuminates pope john paul ii, his witness. He was therefore the perfect artist when, in 1982, marvel issued a comicbook biography of pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii was a minor character in the comic book series warrior nun areala. Pope john paul i and cardinal karol joseph wojtyla, very soon to be his successor, pope john paul ii. I got this as a christmas gift for my brother, who just so happens to be a catholic priest. He lived through the centuries most turbulent times and offered a clear moral stance and direction to the catholic church. The wisdom of john paul ii is a collection of sayings of his holiness. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered. Marvel comics the life of pope john paul ii full size image. John paul ii, also known as blessed john paul, served as the pope of the catholic church for more than two and half decades. Well, john paul ii, during his quarter century plus reign, became one of the most popular popes in history.

Pope john paul ii pope john paul ii, john paul, john paul ii. The life of pope john paul ii in comics 9781597070393. On 3 may 1981, an attempt was made on pope john paul iis life in saint peters square. Discuss life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 on the forums. The longest reigning pope in modern history, john paul ii, took his message on the road, visiting 129 countries several repeatedly on 104 trips and logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted more than 27 years.

The life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book ebay. John paul ii was a marvel comic book hero in the 80s. What is your life of pope john paul ii comic book worth. Pope john paul ii is being reborn in a colombian comic book as a superhero. Works written and published prior to his election to the papacy are attributed to karol wojtyla. Another historic moment in his life, pope john paul ii was the youngest ever pope of the catholic church. The title the life of pope john paul ii was illustrated by john tartaglione. It was an unexpected development that made its way into the comic book. He was a wellloved pope by many people, not just catholics. The film made no attempt to focus on the holy scriptures, but rather focused on the devotion of john paul ii to his faith production took place in lithuania and partly in rome. From 1978, pope john paul ii convoked 15 assemblies of the synod of bishops. In autobiographical books and in selected talks, the pontiff emphasized that what kept him going was not the power of the papacy but the spiritual strength that flowed from his priestly vocation.

The comic is 30 years old and in absolutely perfect condition. While, im sure, this doesnt give you as many details about his life as a biography book would, it still has quite a. From these distilled gems the reader can glean some of the themes of john paul s teachings. This has great comic book art and is an accurate portrayal of john paul iis life. The life of pope john paul ii in comics paperback october 17, 2006 by alessandro mainardi author, werner maresta illustrator. John paul ii books list of books by author john paul ii. Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and by nbm publishing in october 2006. Over the last several years of his pontificate, pope john paul ii revealed an aspect of his personal life that he did not want history to overlook.

Synopsis for the life of pope john paul ii synopsis not yet written. Marvel commissioned this adfree title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of john paul ii. During his long pontificate he gave interviews to journalists which became best selling books and he wrote books about intimate subjects, such as a reflection on his years as a priest. Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the roman catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for 26 years and six months october 1978april 2005. Pope john paul ii comic book reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book.

Save the life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. The format is a series of questions from a journalist with john paul responding. By profession he was a soldier and, after my mothers death, his life became one of. For the first time in beautifully illustrated comics, the entire story of his incredible life is told from his youth and inspiration to join the church in his native poland, through his heroic defiance of the communist regime which first brought him international. Pope john paul ii speaks out on his life, his beliefs, and.

Gospel of life catholic books pauline books and media. Pope john paul ii then follows along on the path of his faith as he becomes a chaplain to university students, an archbishop, a cardinal, and finally, the pope. Apr 07, 2005 pope john paul ii comic book reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book. See all books authored by john paul ii, including catechism of the catholic church, and crossing the threshold of hope, and more on. Words of love and inspiration from his holiness pope john ii. Because benedict xvi had already given vatican filming rights to cbs for its portrayal of the life of pope john paul ii. John tartaglione january 14, 1921 november 12, 2003, a. Comic book, an original from 1982, of the life of pope john paul ii from marvel comics. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel canadian price.

John paul fills every page with original and fresh answers to very important questions. Father mieczyslaw malinski, a lifelong friend of the first nonitalian pope, and two marvel staffers present the popes life story, including his youth in poland, his support of the resistance during world war ii, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 marvel database fandom. Find the value of the marvel comic life of pope john paul ii volume 1. John tartag and other pseudonyms, was an american comic book artist best known as a 1950s romancecomics artist. May 02, 2010 69 the life of pope john paul ii duration. The life of pope john paul ii in comics book, 2006. In 1978, wojtyla, taking the name john paul ii, became the first nonitalian pope since the sixteenth century and the youngest pope in 2 years. This comic is the first issue which covers the story of his life from his childhood to the assassination attempt.

How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics. The pope john paul ii bibliography contains a list of works by pope john paul ii, and works about his life and theology. From these distilled gems the reader can glean some of the themes of john pauls teachings. Production took place in lithuania and partly in rome. In george weigels memoir of his life of john paul ii, he contemplates how his own life intersected with the historically consequential pope and provides lessons in hope along the way. Not only was he beloved by catholics, but he made quite an impression on noncatholics as well. Date stamped at the upper right corner of the rear cover. As pope, john paul ii remembered that, day after day i was able to observe the austere way in which he lived. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered pagot, toni on. Pope john paul ii, from his birth in poland to his pontificate in rome.

A boy who became pope catholic books pauline books and media. A 1982 copy of marvel comics the life of pope john paul ii. Because benedict xvi had already given vatican filming rights to cbs for its portrayal of the life of pope john paul ii, production for the film scenes which play in. Fabiola garza is a character artist at disney design group in orlando, fl. He also ended up making a few appearances in comic books over the years, including two that recounted the story of his life. Before the pope benedict xvi joined twitter and before pope francis was time person of the year, pope st. The result, the life of pope john paul ii was published in 1982 and. How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics biography of. When karol wojtyla later pope john paul ii was bishop of krakow, friends used to buy him new cassocks, which he would promptly give to poor. The gospel of life is, according to john paul ii, the heart of jesus message which is loving received and preached by the church. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Topically organized into seventeen sections, it distills true gems from his voluminous writings and public addresses.

While, im sure, this doesnt give you as many details about his life as a biography book would, it still has quite a few details and things about him i did not know. Published in 1983, it tells the story of his life up until that point, from his childhood through the assassination attempt on his life. Papercutz firm, chronicles the life of pope john paul ii from his birth in poland to his death in 2005. She is the author and illustrator of a boy who became pope. We are still buying comics and accepting consignments. Promulgated on march 25, 1995 by pope john paul ii. This encyclical is a call to each person to respect, protect, love and serve life, every human life. He also played an important role in the transition from communism to greater democracy in eastern europe. Life of pope john paul ii comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Scroll down to acquaint yourself with the eventful life of this great man. Cover art by tartaglione and sinnott per sinnotts site. The result, the life of pope john paul ii was published in 1982 and was also a success, due in large part to the popes popularity in the 1980s.