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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The angry woman is Rita. She doesn't want people to get away from the cracked and crumbling skyscraper. We haven't learned much about her yet. We just know that she is one of the underlings of the main villain.
"For he shall look down from his holy height, from the heavens the Lord will gaze on the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoner, to free those who are doomed to die; that people may recount the Lord ’s fame in Zion, and the praise of him in Jerusalem, when the nations are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to worship the Lord."
Psalm 102:19-22 OEB
Spiritman Daily Dose 235
The dialogue balloons sort of float through all 3 of these panels tying them together. Rita, the angry lady, is challenging Martin to be the first to escape from the skyscraper prison.
"It was necessary that the message of God should be told to you first; but, since you reject it and reckon yourselves not worthy of the eternal life – we turn to the Gentiles!"
Acts 13:46 OEB
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So these characters don't really mingle or otherwise get along outside of Martin's dream. But in Martin's head... it makes sense.
"and they may yet come to a sober mind, and escape from the devil’s net, when captured by the Lord’s servant to do the will of God. "
2 Timothy 2:26 OEB
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When I initially drew this panel I had the camera facing out away from the building. There were people in the foreground reaching out to Martin as he fell away from them. The problem was I didn't feel like it gave the viewer a sense of just how over the edge Martin was. So I redrew the panel and ended up with this.
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in his good time, laying all your anxieties on him, for he makes you his care."
1 Peter 5:6-7 OEB
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.