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Punk Rock Jesus #2 - Genesis Review

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Baby Chris is performing miracles and Gwen finds it's tough in the spotlight.

The Good

I'm really digging the story here. I like the idea of someone cloning Jesus and birthing said character through a baby. I've enjoyed the reality television aspect to it all as well. This is a big new world and there is tons of stuff going on, but it's incredibly intriguing and it's so much fun to watch it all unfold before your eyes.

Thomas' character grows a bit in this issue. We find out a bit more about his past, and what makes him tick. He becomes increasingly interesting as the story progresses.

Slate is probably the most intriguing character in this book. He's a stereotypical selfish scumbag, and the essential antagonist to this story. I love seeing the little things he does in this issue in order to make things more exciting for the home viewers of J2.

Sean Murphy has created a really great world here. I love everything he set up in the first issue and where it has progressed to in the second issue.

Sean Murphy also does the art on this book, and I really like his style. I love how he shades using dots and cross-hatching. It gives the book a hint of pop-art.

The Bad

The only problem I have with this book is that I wish there was color in it, and not because it's too tough for me to enjoy a black and white book. Murphy books a lot of detail into his work, and at times because it's only black and white, the detail becomes a bit muddled.

The Verdict

PUNK ROCK JESUS is a fantastic book in a big, new world all created by Sean Murphy. I find myself really enjoying a lot of these characters and the world they live in. Murphy's storytelling is great here, and so is his art style. On the down side, I wish there was color in this book because at times, the art can become muddled and it's a bit confusing.

Overall, I highly recommend this book.

14 Comments
Posted by longbowhunter

I picked this up along with issue one. Anxious to sit down with these later tonight.

Posted by salmy

The ending to number one got me to buy this one. Good to hear its worth it.

Posted by kennyshat

I'm going to wait for a trade, but I'm generally down for anything Sean Murphy.

Posted by bunkerbuster05

EVERYONE NEEDS TO SUPPORT THIS.

This book is so damn good. I hope it gets the attention it deserves.

Posted by longbowhunter

Wow! This is good, like REAL good. Out of all the artists DC tried turning into writers for the New 52 it's a damn shame Sean Murphy wasn't one of them. This is a great sci-fi story with likeable, well fleshed out characters. Can not wait for issue #3. Glad I decided to support this book in singles instead of trade waiting.

Posted by Billy Batson

Why didn't you review the first issue? :S
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Posted by zodac

I'm really loving this book. I think the black and white art is one of the high points, it makes it feel like I'm reading an indie graphic novel.

Posted by inferiorego

@Billy Batson said:

Why didn't you review the first issue? :S
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Babs did

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Posted by Billy Batson

@inferiorego said:

@Billy Batson said:

Why didn't you review the first issue? :S
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Babs did

Ummm, I can't see it? Looking at the first issue page and there's nothing besides one user review.
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Posted by Pbott

@zodac said:

I'm really loving this book. I think the black and white art is one of the high points, it makes it feel like I'm reading an indie graphic novel.

I agree, I think this is some of the best black and white I have ever seen

Posted by DocFishstick

i'm down

Posted by klinkcow

stoked to read this book!

Posted by americanpzycho

This and Batman are the best of 2012 so far! I am loving this book!

Posted by Bone_Doc

Overall, I really like this book. This may sound really picky but-- one thing that has been bothering me is that he seems to conflate American Catholicism with Fundamentalist (ie. Protestant) Christians in this story. Two groups that can often be on the opposite ends of a lot of religious and social issues. Not necessarily a huge deal, but in a story where the sectarian violence of Northern Ireland plays such an important role, you'd think he'd be more careful about those distinctions. Did anyone else catch this, or am I misreading this?

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