X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills [New Printing]

When hate masquerades as religion, those ignorant of the simple gospel can only equate Stryker-edge zeal as "fervor". That's true. However, the religious fervor of Stryker is the antithesis of "true religion" beautifully described in James 1.27 "Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." James 1:27 NASB Chris Clermont is a literary genius and wrote another classic, placing him firmly among the pantheon of the greatest writers of all time. He redefined this genre and tells a compelling humanist tale that celebrated the strength of faith and the value of all humanity, while showing disguised hate for what it is. The confrontation between young Kitty Pride and Stryker is the zenith of this time and a lesson for us all.

I had been wanting to start a graphic novel collection but I had been out of the comic book scene for a long time now so i did my research on what everybody recommends and God Loves, Man Kills was always on the top 5 list. I had an idea of the story ahead of time so the quickly got my attention because I love when writers take risks and go against the grain. Plus I have always been a fan of Marvel and the X-men are pretty much my favorite comic book characters having grown up with them. I love all of them so much that I was a little disappointed that more of my favorite characters were not involved but because of the way the story goes it allows a much more intimate setting with less X-men. I'll never forget reading the beginning and next thing you know one of the main characters gets brutally killed catching me completely off guard. A must read and truly more than just a comic book.

Well I know the whole plot is kinda cliche, but there's no doubt that Claremont delivers depth, meaning and action all in a very smooth flowing fast paced form. It kept me engaged the whole time while still staying very fun to read, and to me that is the mark of a good writer. Along with the fact that this story can be interpreted in any number of ways, I think that is always a sign of true artwork. I also acknowledge what a great positive effect this kind of story and writing can have on some younger readers and so I appreciate that. Also enjoyed the introduction by Claremont, very powerful and it really set the stage for the story and gave it that much more meaning. The artwork wasn't too impressive, but I think that the story was strong enough to carry the comic. All in all, I definitely recommend picking this up.

Thanks for the sale, Amazon. For through it, I discovered this absolute gem of an graphic novel. I purchased God Loves, Man Kills 10000% on a whim. Lo and behold it ended up being the X2 source material, a movie I really enjoyed. (Note: X2 changed the plot enough for this book to be a new, fun experience even if you’re familiar with the movie.) And just to give unneccessarry detail, I’m more of a DC guy. I’m not really into Avengers, but I do love classic books like Civil War and the OG Secret Wars. This book is going to change all that. (I’ve already starting Wolverine by Claremont—amped!!) Without giving too much away, this story is extremely timely, and the villain is one of the most disgustingly evil villains I’ve had the pleasure of reading. I cannot believe how much I hated him by the climax. Unbeatable value, even for 2 bucks. Just make sure to read it in the Comixology app, as the panels are too small to read on Kindle.

I love this story. It's a very timely look at how words can due serious harm when they are weaponized against a small minority population. Better yet, it shows just how dangerous religion can be...It's an interesting look at William Stryker (a bit different from his X2 movie portrayal) as he leads a crusade against the unholy mutant menace. You can't go wrong when Claremont is in control of these characters and Anderson's art really makes you feel just how dark this story line is. Think of this 70 page book as an over sized issue because you would be able to put it down until you're finished reading. I think that's what I love about it, I can sit down and easily read through it in an hour. It is a complete story line contained within these pages and I enjoy that.

This is a great story, from which much in the X-Men theatrical universe has come. But this is must read content for X-Men fans that shows the damage and pain deeply held discrimination can cause. This is the type of hate the team will have to endure time and time again, but it might be seen best and at its most visceral here, when coming from “Reverend” Stryker. This is a powerful story and I highly recommend it.

Back in the late 1980s, when I first stumbled across it, “God Loves, Man Kills,” an X-Men tale by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Brent Anderson, seemed revolutionary. Claremont was using one of the most popular superhero teams to take aim at tele-evangelism, hitting its political importance and stressing darker intentions and ambitions could be lurking behind the scene. Add an interesting spin on Magneto and a prominent role for Kitty Pryde and this ranked as one of my favorite comics when I was a kid. A quarter of a century later, the book still holds up well (certainly better than this reviewer) but it is not as revolutionary as it appeared to be back in the 1980s. This is an exciting, gripping story but Claremont simply didn’t have his fingers on the pulse on tele-evangelism (based out of New York? Really? Is NYC an evangelical hotbed?) and the villain here is a bit more shallow than most of the X-Men’s great rivals. The message is still an interesting and important one but Claremont’s take simply doesn’t seem as earth shaking as it did. Still, this is an engaging and exciting comic and most X-Men fans should like it.

I picked this up after reading several online recommendations that it was the quintessential X-Men storyline and I must say I wholeheartedly agree. A fair warning, this is not a long story, nor is it a story-arc or anthology; the book is only 1cm thick or so and doesn't take long to read. However, it is an exceedingly well written, well paced and beautifully coloured story that is as relevant now as it was when it was written. If you're a fan of the X-Men, this is a must buy. It's a great place to start in the X-Men universe as well, if you're new to graphic novels, and is a great introduction to all the characters. A little familiarity won't hurt but it's definitely not necessary to enjoy the story, which is almost entirely self-contained. This is also that rare graphic novel that I would recommend to non-superhero fans or those who have never picked up a comic book before, the story carries it through perfectly and has a core message that anyone would enjoy. 10/10, look forward to reading it again many times in the coming years!

Superheroes vs. Religious Bigotry - still poignant and relevant with great dialogue and complimenting artwork. This is a Must-read! Highly recommended!

One of the greatest comic book story I have read. I am not a huge fan of the X-men and I agree with it. Read it and enjoy! Chris Claremont is awesome here.

Rien que la première scène devrait vous faire sentir mal à l'aise, et c'est le sujet de tout le livre --> Une montée du fanatisme sans limite qui n'est pas sans parallèle avec notre monde moderne... Un livre qui mériterait à être connu au delà même des fans de comics.

La "novela gráfica" "God loves, man kills", originalmente publicada en 1982, arranca con el asesinato a sangre fría de dos niños. Diríase que Chris Claremont quiso dejar claro ya desde el principio que la cosa iba en serio. Efectivamente, en esta ocasión, los pupilos de Charles Xavier se enfrentan a una amenaza mucho más terrible aún que Apocalipsis, el Rey Sombra o el Conde Nefaria (vale, tal vez el buen Conde no parezca una amenaza muy terrible, pero no olvidemos que se llevó a un x - man amerindio por delante): el fanatismo, el odio y, por qué no decirlo, la estupidez, rasgos muy humanos encarnados, en este caso, en la "cruzada" antimutante del enloquecido pastor evangelista William Stryker. Esta pequeña (en número de páginas) obra maestra resultará en parte familiar y en parte extraña para el marvelómano del siglo XXI. Familiar porque, en buena medida, aportó el argumento para la segunda entrega de las películas sobre los X - Men (no dejo de encontrar curioso que al reverendo Stryker lo reconvirtiesen en militar en la gran pantalla: ¿con la iglesia hemos topado? Paradójicamente, en "God loves...", las autoridades públicas tienen un papel muy positivo). Extraña, ya que Lobezno, la futura megaestrella mutante, no disfruta de más relevancia que un Coloso o un Rondador Nocturno. De hecho, los protagonistas de la historia, amén del pastor de marras, son la entrañable Kitty Pryde, entonces apodada Ariel; Magneto, que comienza a dibujarse como un personaje ambiguo; y, en cierto modo, la implacable mano derecha de Stryker, ejecutora y también víctima de los inhumanos planes de esta "cruzada" por la salvación de la humanidad. Un Claremont en estado de gracia demuestra por qué es uno de los autores más inteligentes que han pasado por Marvel. Para esta "novela gráfica", desgajada de la continuidad de los X - Men, contó en un principio con los lápices del mítico Neal Adams, pero ciertos problemas contractuales terminaron dando el puesto a Brent Anderson, dibujante ocasional de "Uncanny X - Men". Con la ayuda del brillante colorista Steve Oliff, logró dar al tebeo un aspecto muy original, completamente distinto del canon mutante de David Cockrum y John Byrne. Los generosos extras de esta bonita edición nos permiten conocer las impresiones sobre su trabajo de Claremont, Anderson y Adams, así como las páginas que llegó a hacer éste.