Seen & Unseen Aloud: new episode

This week: the creativity of writers Jane Austen and poet Theresa Lola; and creative joy for councillors.

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

A poet stands and speaks, raising an arm.

Theresa Lola performs at Kings Place.

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This week, Beatrice Scudeler explores the world of Jane Austen; Elizabeth Wainwright tries her best to re-enchant local government with the joy of beauty and Jonathan Evens describes the work of Theresa Lola; the death-haunted yet lyrical, joyful and moving poet for a new generation.

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13 November 2024

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Siku: re-enchanting comic books

The creativity of comic books, and the theology of storytelling.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

a comic book style image of a thirsty man drinking from a vessel.

Prophet, by Siku.

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Siku is an artist, author, theologian, musician, and a leading comic book artist. He has worked for 2000AD as artist on titles such as Judge Dredd as well as Marvel UK and COM X. He is the author of the book Batman Is Jesus and is of course well known for the graphic novel, The Manga Bible.

Siku sits down with Justin and Belle to discuss the creative processes of making a comic book, the theology of storytelling and why he thinks 'Batman is Jesus'.

Visit Sku's web site.