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Id point out that marvel comics did this alreadyin 1983. At age 15, he was almost killed in an accidental shooting by a friend. The result, the life of pope john paul ii was published in 1982 and. Values of life of pope john paul ii free comic book price guide. Buy pope john paul ii marvel comics in singapore,singapore. Before he became the bishop of rome, vicar of christ, successor of st. Pope john paul ii is one of the most traveled world leaders in history. Before the pope benedict xvi joined twitter and before pope francis was time person of the year, pope st. Apr 07, 2005 reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book.

He was therefore the perfect artist when, in 1982, marvel issued a comic book biography of pope john paul ii that through various religious channels sold well into the millions, leading to a followup book on mother teresa. Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and by nbm publishing in october 2006. Pope john paul ii first appearance only in flashback. Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and. Payment due within three days upon close of auction unless we agree to other terms. Miscellaneous joe sinnot american comic book artist. Pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in his. Article from marvel life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1. How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics. Apr 22, 2009 an avid reader and trader of comic books in his youth, roy said he jumped at the chance of doing a comic book. 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. Written by steven grant, drawn by john tartaglione, beheld with bewilderment by millions. Seeing the success of this marvel publication, in 1984 another comic. Oct 17, 2006 the life of pope john paul ii in comics paperback october 17, 2006 by alessandro mainardi author, werner maresta illustrator 4.

May 05, 2020 but did you know that john paul iis life story was once the subject of a marvel comic book. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel comic books mycomicshop. Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 marvel database fandom. John paul ii s life story was once the subject of a marvel comic book. But did you know that john paul ii s life story was once the subject of a marvel comic book. It tells of his early life up until his attempted assassination. Read the life of pope john paul ii comic online free and high quality. During this period, tartaglione was on staff at marvel, doing art corrections.

Cover art by tartaglione and sinnott per sinnotts site. Marvel comic books pope john paul ii, francis, rowley auctions. The life of pope john paul ii comic readcomiconline. He was a writer, known for the jewellers shop 1988, teatr telewizji 1953 and our gods brother 1997.

John tartaglione january 14, 1921 november 12, 2003, a. Elected in 1978, he became the first nonitalian pope in 456 years. The life of pope john paul ii marvel comic book etsy. Written by steven grant, plus an introduction by cardinal jose saraiva martins. I cant not guarantee shipping discount if you dont. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup new comics this week sell my comics. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. According to roy, pelc informally gave the comic to pope john paul ii during a private audience with him in 1980, emphasizing that this was the first about a saint ever to be published by a major comic book publisher. Pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in. Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 featured characters. Marvel commissioned this adfree title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of john paul ii. In the early 1980s, marvel comics produced his life story, in comic book form. Marvel comics published a biography of pope john paul ii in the 1980s. Oct 19, 2019 furthermore, after they had started production on the comic book, st.

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. I bought this comic for two dollars, no tax, from the fire sale of a closing winnipeg comic book store a few years back. The entire story from his childhood to the assassinatin attempt. John paul ii, who led the catholic church from 1978 until his. John tartag and other pseudonyms, was an american comic book artist best known as a 1950s romance comics artist. The life of pope john paul ii marvel comic paperback vol. Some scuffs at top of cover extremely rare marvel comics. 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.

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How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics biography. Jan 30, 2021 instead, marvel s editorinchief called grant into his office and asked him to take on the task of writing the john paul ii comic book. On this episode of the podcast, we crisscross the globe. It was an unexpected development that made its way into the comic book. Printed in full color and featuring dramatic, stylish visuals, the 1982 comic chronicles the popes. Feb 11, 2021 marvel comic books pope john paul ii, francis, for auction. Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 pope john paul ii, st. The life of pope john paul ii comic by marvel comics. Find the value of the marvel comic life of pope john paul ii volume 1. But the man best known as pope john paul ii was born karol jozef wojtyla and is the only pope featured in a comic book marvel did the honor in 1983. Human fly kid colt outlaw manthing marvel premiere marvel super action master of kung fu pope john paul ii marvel romance. Top 10 interesting facts about pope john paul ii discover. I got involved because i was expendable at the time.

John paul ii, who led the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, is perhaps one of the most compelling figures of the 20th century. Lifestyle joe vince october 3, 2015 november 29, 2015 between his liberalbycomparison statements and his recent visit to the us, pope francis has become a media sensation among catholics and noncatholics. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered pagot, toni on. Please wait for a final invoice if you win multiple auctions. Life of pope john paul ii comic books for sale online. This illustrated biography of the venerated pope john paul ii was published in 1982 by marvel comics, and written by steven grant punisher, 2 guns with art. Life of pope francis depicted in new comic book reuters. What is your life of pope john paul ii comic book worth. Star wars battlefront 2 mod brings pope john paul ii to. Marvel comic books pope john paul ii, francis, rowley. Life of pope john paul ii comic books issue 1 mycomicshop. Pope john paul ii first appearance only in flashback supporting characters.

Mar 23, 2016 the 25page comic book, which was released by storm comics bluewater, is the second about a pope. Baptized francesco quinn s twin children personally. All of our comics are bagged and boarded while using powderfree latex gloves in order to protect the comics. John paul ii was a marvel comic book hero in the 80s. Seeing the success of this marvel publication, in 1984 another comic was published about mother teresa of calcutta. Furthermore, after they had started production on the comic book, st. Pope john paul ii had the third longest reign as pope, leading the catholic church for 26 year. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.