The Spiritman Update can be read like a devotional. It follows the comics panel by panel mixed with commentary from the creators and a dose of scripture.
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Spiritman Daily Dose 107
Careful how you finish that sentence. In whose name would he be asking? And why is he shocked?... ok, a guy wearing armor and holding a shield is a little out of the ordinary. Good thing that this is a comic book.
"Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Yeshua every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Yeshua the Messiah is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Philippians 2:9-11 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 108
This is a bad predicament for Chelsea. I'm not sure what she expects to accomplish by holding up her hands... though it is a natural response. Looks like Spiritman is getting ready to do something.
"Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil; who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and aim their arrows, deadly words"
Psalm 64:2-4 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 109
Bullets did not work against Spiritman so Carlos turned the gun toward Chelsea then... PHTOOOM! Why throw the sword and not the shield? There is a reason for it that gets explained in issue 2. I will not spoil it for you.
"His feet were like burnished brass, as if it had been refined in a furnace. His voice was like the voice of many waters. He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest."
Revelation 1:15-16 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 110
No sound effects or words in this one. I imagined the ringing sound of the explosion from the previous panel continues in this panel. That should be expressed more in the panel. I will work at that when this panel is inked and colored. Still, I'm happy with the figures. Chelsea's expression is intense.
He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the LORD.”
"Behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains, and broke in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake; but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake a fire passed; but the LORD was not in the fire. After the fire, there was a still small voice. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle, went out, and stood in the entrance of the cave. Behold, a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?"
1 Kings 19:11-13 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 111
Watch out Martin! Don't see him in this picture. Hopefully he is staying out of the way. Again, I went with a wonky panel shape to communicate the intense drama of the moment.
"above all, taking up the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one."
Ephesians 6:16 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 112
BLAM! Carlos makes his retreat. Where is Frieda? Carlos could use some backup. Then again, I shouldn't be cheering for the bad guys.
"May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly."
Psalm 6:10 WMB
A Word From Our Fans
I learned alot of spiritual truth from this comic. It is an eye opener Please, when is Spiritman issue 4 going to be published?
- Adunola
Paul, I just read Spiritman #1 and want to praise and rebuke you... that's the best time I've had reading a comic book in ages, but darn it, I've got work to do and want to read more instead! Seriously, thank you for what you and Scott are doing. I'm a fan and plan to be a supporter.
- Brem
Hey Paul, awesome drawing. Im hanging on the edge of my seat wondering about those 2 guys and chelsea!
- Harriet
Just wanted to say that I love the comics and the devotional you wrote. If the daily dose resumes I will happily read more, but regardless I appreciate the ministry you have done.
- Ryan
Hello, I was wondering if you ever sell actual copies of Spiritman? My son is asking for them for Christmas.
- Denise
I am a teenager growing in my Christian faith and I love superheroes! This really inspires me to stay strong in my faith and I can relate to it's character's issues. I love its concept. Keep up the good work. I wish it was a T.V. series.
- Samantha
Your comics are highly edifying! Looking forward to more.
- Justin
Victory of the light.. faith, love, truth, and justice.
- Troy
Love the work that you are doing. Joining you in prayer that God will use your work to reach people!
- Jason
Amazing art work, may JESUS continue to push you forward. You are an inspiration to me!
- Christopher
I like the artistic doses; page by page the story is engaging and well drawn.
- Brien
Hi Scott & Everett, I'm an aspiring christian comic book writer and I love your story! You guys are an inspiration to me! I would love to see a thriving christian comic book industry that is producing high quality comics with a great message! I'll be continuing to read and will try to throw some support your way... God bless!
- Todd
Hello! My name is Amanda. I am a teenager, an aspiring Christian author, and a hopeless superhero addict. I just wanted to thank you two for writing those books. Their message came to me at a time when I needed it. They gave me hope. Keep writing and never give up.