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'.

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BBC, bequeathing and being still

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Natalie Garrett

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

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This week, Tim Wyatt dives into the crisis of trust and asks whether the resignations from the hierarchy will serve to rekindle trust in the BBC, Annika Greco Thompson encourages us to pass on our values as well as our wealth to the next generation, And, Helen Cowan poignantly explores the power of different types of stillness within wellness and illness that she witnesses as a care home nurse.

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