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Buell, Stephen – Video #2

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Video #2

I can already tell that this is going to be one of those series where it will be better to read the whole thing at once. I guess that’s true for most series, so maybe that’s a useless observation, but that’s what I’m here for! In this issue Keisha finds Jesse in a bathtub, Pepe gets shot while trying to steal donuts and Jesus takes a personal role in things. Oh, and they’re all headed to a bomb shelter to try and wait things out, even as things get more and more involved for them on a personal level. Another great issue and Stephen seems determined to put out an issue every month, which is fine by me. I’d recommend this to anybody who likes comics but is just a little bit unsure about this Jesus fellow. There’s also an interview with Stephen by Stephen, so we get a little peek into what makes him tick and what the deal is with that title. It’s $2.95, contact info is up there, and if you haven’t at least glanced at this at a comics store you’re missing something truly unique.

Buell, Stephen – Video #1

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Video #1

So what would you do if Jesus came back? Disregarding what you think about his possible saviortude (or existence, even), what would you do if he was suddenly here, just like in the Bible, telling people that he was going to take the believers away in 48 hours? That’s what Keisha Bell is confronted with in this one. Her boyfriend has gone insane, most people have quit their jobs, and she’s trying to figure out what to do when the rapture comes. Oh, and Jesus has a website. This is mostly a setup issue for things to come, as you would expect with a #1, but there are more great ideas and nuggets for future possible swerves than you usually get in the first five issues of a series. This is a great idea for a series and he pulled it off really well in the first issue. It’s a world that’s only slightly different than our own and the subtleties come off great. Here’s a website, it’s $2.95 and it’s very much worth a look.