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While, im sure, this doesnt give you as many details about his life as a biography book would, it still has quite a few details and things about him i did not know. What is your life of pope john paul ii comic book worth. Brother of the universe, marvel turned their sights on recently elected john paul ii. While, im sure, this doesnt give you as many details about his life as a biography book would, it still has quite a. On january 25, 1996, the pope addressed the mayor of rome and made reference to the great values of hospitality, tolerance, justice, and universality. I bought this comic for two dollars, no tax, from the fire sale of a closing winnipeg comic book store a few years back. A 1982 copy of marvel comics the life of pope john paul ii. Marvel commissioned this adfree title, one of the earliest biographical comics from. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered. Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and by nbm publishing in october 2006. Inspired by the strange coincidences between adams and my first forays into comic books as children, ive dug up this gem from my attic. That papal distinction belongs to pope john paul ii, whose illustrated biography was published by marvel comics in the 80s.

Discuss life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 on the forums. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel canadian price variant. Save the life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. This has great comic book art and is an accurate portrayal of john paul iis life. Pope john paul ii biography john paul ii, also known as blessed john paul, served as the pope of the catholic church for more than two and half decades.

John paul ii quickly became one of the most popular protagonist in marvel s comics. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel canadian price variant comic books. Important dates in the life of pope john paul ii the longest reigning pope in modern history, john paul ii, took his message on the road, visiting 129 countries several repeatedly on 104 trips and logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted more than 27 years. That time blessed mother teresa was a marvel comic book. Cover art by tartaglione and sinnott per sinnotts site. Values of life of pope john paul ii free comic book. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. Oct 24, 2014 marvel comics already has iconic heroes like spiderman, the xmen, and iron man, but in january 1983 they added a new hero to their pantheon. The life of pope john paul ii was written by steven grant. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel comic books mycomicshop.

John paul ii was a marvel comic book hero in the 80s most importantly, he brought the gospel to the ends of the earth, forcefully preached the gospel of life, inspired thousands of young men to enter the priesthood, and inspired a new generation of young people. Published in 1982, this graphic biography as opposed to a graphic novel tells the entire story of pope john paul ii from his childhood in poland to the assassination. John paul fills every page with original and fresh answers to very important questions. Father mieczyslaw malinski, a lifelong friend of the first nonitalian pope, and two marvel staffers present the popes life story, including his youth in poland, his support of the resistance during world war ii, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. Here are images from marvel s biography the life of pope john paul ii published in 1982. How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics. Currently, mile high comics is paying less than cover price for it. John paul, he argues, was an establishmentarian standing in opposition to francis, the champion of the poor.

From his childhood in poland to the assassination attempt. Grants other credits from the decade include the 1986 punisher miniseries, among other, more typical mainstream comics fare. May 02, 2010 49 the life of pope john paul ii theichannel2010. Words of love and inspiration from his holiness pope john ii. He also played an important role in the transition from communism to greater democracy in eastern europe. The life of pope john paul ii, written by steven grant and illustrated by john tartaglione and joe sinnott. The cover blurb promises to reveal the entire story inside.

Life of pope francis depicted in new comic book reuters. Apr 07, 2005 pope john paul ii comic book reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book. His entire life up until that point was translated into a comic book. Born karol wojtyla on may 18, 1920 in wadowice, poland, john paul ii lived through nazi occupation during world war ii, was ordained to the priesthood in 1946, and was appointed archbishop of krakow by pope paul vi. Life of pope john paul ii 1 marvel comics comic book realm. John paul ii books list of books by author john paul ii. The life of pope john paul ii comic by marvel comics. See all books authored by john paul ii, including catechism of the catholic church, and crossing the threshold of hope, and more on. Pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in his. Oct 03, 2015 pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in his own comic.

Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 marvel database fandom. The 1981 shooting of john paul ii is common knowledge, but for many, such as reddit user lupianwolf in the marvel comics community, the discovery that the pope was featured in a 1982 biographic comic from marvel has been a bit of a shock. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered toni pagot on. The life of pope john paul ii in comics by alessandro mainardi. This american agency published in 1982 a comics entitled the life of pope john paul ii describing life of polish pope until the date of release that comics. Published in 1983, it tells the story of his life up until that. John tartaglione january 14, 1921 november 12, 2003, a. John tartag and other pseudonyms, was an american comic book artist best known as a 1950s romance comics artist. Synopsis for the life of pope john paul ii synopsis not yet written. The format is a series of questions from a journalist with john paul responding. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics. Life of pope john paul ii, the cpv price guide, 2020. Unfollow the life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. While we wait for the identity of the new pope to be announced, lets take a look at one instance of the pope in comics.

Pope john paul ii comic book reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book. Pope john paul ii speaks out on his life, his beliefs, and. John paul ii was a marvel comic book hero in the 80s. Tartagliones best known work came in 1982 with the life of pope john paul ii oneshot from marvel comics which sold millions through various religious channels. Pope john paul ii was a minor character in the comic book series warrior nun areala. As pope, john paul ii remembered that, day after day i was able to observe the austere way in which he lived. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama television film based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to his installation as pope john paul ii. This book is the most popular of john paul s books. The result, the life of pope john paul ii was published in 1982 and was also a success, due in large part to the pope s popularity in the 1980s.

Values, we are told in a bevy of recent books and articles, is an inherently vitiated term which itself embodies a relativistic ethic. Written by christopher knopf and directed by herbert wise, the film stars albert finney, caroline bliss, brian cox, and john forgeham. The 25page comic book, which was released by storm comics bluewater, is the second about a pope. Life of pope john paul ii comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Related projects roy also worked on a biography of mother teresa of calcutta, a dual publication of marvel comics and holy name provinces franciscan communications office, earning the title of catholic book of the year youth division from the catholic press association.

Pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. Marvel comics the life of pope john paul ii full size image. Pope john paul ii biography childhood, life achievements. Keeping with its commitment to including religious titles in its line, such as 1982s the life of pope john paul ii, in 1993 marvel published the life of christ. Values of life of pope john paul ii free comic book price guide. As expected, the comic book follows the original biblical story, but includes two charming additions to add appeal for young readers. The life of pope john paul ii in graphic novel form. Pope john paul ii was one of the most memorable popes in the modern age.

Yet its difficult to argue that the polish pope, who grew up in a wartorn country destroyed by both fascists and communists, didnt have sympathy for or contact with the poor. May 02, 2010 69 the life of pope john paul ii duration. The comic is 30 years old and in absolutely perfect condition. Marvel comics published a biography of pope john paul ii. The front is a closeup image of him at an audience. The life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book ebay.

The comic book turned out to be a big success and was sold in millions copies all over the world. The title the life of pope john paul ii was illustrated by john tartaglione. Shortly thereafter, marvel published the life of pope john paul ii. Marvel comics published a biography of pope john paul ii in the 1980s. Marvel comic s the life of pope john paul ii full size image.

Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered pagot, toni on. I got this as a christmas gift for my brother, who just so happens to be a catholic priest. Written by steven grant, drawn by john tartaglione, beheld with bewilderment by millions. His entire life up until that point was translated into a comic book, including. The pope was a reallife superhero, of flesh and blood, said colombian artist rodolfo. This comic is the first issue which covers the story of his life from his childhood to the assassination attempt. Comic book, an original from 1982, of the life of pope john paul ii from marvel comics. He lived through the centuries most turbulent times and offered a clear moral stance and direction to the catholic church.

Marvel comics already has iconic heroes like spiderman, the xmen, and iron man, but in january 1983 they added a new hero to their pantheon. I like history, and i like comic books, and i am here to talk to you today about both things at the same time marvel comics presents the life of pope john paul ii, 1982 oneshot. By profession he was a soldier and, after my mothers death, his life became one of. In his discourses and written messages pope john paul ii often refers to values, as a single issue of the weekly vatican newspaper losservatore romano reveals. Pope john paul ii is being reborn in a colombian comic book as a superhero battling evil with an. Life of pope john paul ii, the presenting the cpv price guide values from the 2020 edition home rare comics blog home 2020 guide main page 2019 guide main page 2019 guide title index 2019 guide top 50 cover price variant comics. Scroll down to acquaint yourself with the eventful life of this great man. Marvel comics presents the life of pope john paul ii, 1982 oneshot.