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 35
Still in my slightly skewed panel shape mode. That is why there is so much white space around the bottom and right. Martin is in the house with his parents but nobody is really present emotionally. The parents remain distant.
"His memory will perish from the earth. He will have no name in the street."
Job 18:17 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 36
One thing I was thinking when I illustrated this scene is that each character will avoid making eye contact with the other characters.
"For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention."
Job 33:14 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 37
Let's see... where were we? Oh yeah, "If you care about someone, aren't you suppose to set aside your other concerns..."
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your worries on him, because he cares for you."
1 Peter 5:6-7 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 38
This is the first time Martin's dad looks up to make eye contact with Martin.
"Turning to the disciples, he said, 'All things have been delivered to me by my Father. No one knows who the Son is, except the Father, and who the Father is, except the Son, and he to whomever the Son desires to reveal him."
Luke 10:22 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 39
Martin's dad has not spoken yet during this scene... that's odd.
"When once the master of the house has risen up and has shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ then he will answer and tell you, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from."
Luke 13:25 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 40
Martin's dad is tired of being bothered by... Martin.
"For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his natural face in a mirror; for he sees himself, and goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was."
James 1:23-24 WMB
Spiritman Daily Dose 41
Martin is still in prayer as his family leaves him alone in the kitchen. Martin's big struggle right now is to find a point to his life... to feel useful and find belonging.
"I love you, LORD, my strength."
Psalm 18:1 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.