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The Spiritman Update 364

Second of the 4 Living Creatures from Revelation. Also referenced by Ezekiel. His description is slightly different from the one in Revelation.
 
"I looked, and behold, a stormy wind came out of the north: a great cloud, with flashing lightning, and a brightness around it, and out of the middle of it as it were glowing metal, out of the middle of the fire. Out of its center came the likeness of four living creatures. This was their appearance: They had the likeness of a man. Everyone had four faces, and each one of them had four wings." Ezekiel 1:4-6 WMB
 
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I have another interview lined up...

I have another interview lined up. This one is with Terminus Media. On December 12th... be there or be a flat geometric shape that has four equal sides and four right angles...
 
 
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The Spiritman Update 363

First of the 4 Living Creatures from Revelation. I want to eventually combine them into an image of the throne room in Heaven. An amazingly visual passage of scripture.
 
"Before the throne was something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal. In the middle of the throne, and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes before and behind. The first creature was like a lion, the second creature like a calf, the third creature had a face like a man, and the fourth was like a flying eagle." Revelation 4:6-7 WMB
 
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The Spiritman Update 362

Thought it would be interesting to see how an image emerges from a sketch. You will have to stick around for issue 4 to find out how it works out for Scott.
 
"Their roaring will be like a lioness. They will roar like young lions. Yes, they shall roar, and seize their prey and carry it off, and there will be no one to deliver." Isaiah 5:29 WMB
 
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The Spiritman Update 361

This drawing will likely become the cover for Spirtman #4. A sneak peek into where the story will be going next... Scott is in trouble. See you all on Monday... happy Thanksgiving.


"The flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings for thanksgiving shall be eaten on the day of his offering. He shall not leave any of it until the morning." Leviticus 7:15 WMB


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The Spiritman Update 360

I forgot to mention yesterday that we are at the end of issue 3. As is customary I will take a brief break from the story to show off some other images. We will jump into Spiritman issue 4 after the Thanksgiving break.


This image is a reflection on the Covid pandemic. You can watch a video that explains it fully by visiting spiritmancomics.com and signing up for the Fan Club.


For the LORD has comforted Zion. He has comforted all her waste places, and has made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD. Joy and gladness will be found in them, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. Isaiah 51:3 WMB

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The Spiritman Update 358

What the... what? Now Martin knows what is up with Chelsea. Sadly, we will have to wait until Monday. Although... you could go check out the bonus panel.
 
“Therefore wait for me”, says the LORD, “until the day that I rise up to the prey, for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms to pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger, for all the earth will be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.
 
For then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that they may all call on the LORD’s name, to serve him shoulder to shoulder. Zephaniah 3:8-9 WMB
 
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The Spiritman Update 356

Don't just stand there, guys. They're a little slow so we will have to wait another day to find out what happened to Chelsea.
 
“Rise up, take your journey, and pass over the valley of the Arnon. Behold, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land; begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle. Deuteronomy 2:24 WMB
 
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The Spiritman Update 354

What is she seeing that has her so disturbed? Got to go back a few panels to find out... or just visit our updated website at http://spiritmancomics.com
 
When the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling; and falling down before him declared to him in the presence of all the people the reason why she had touched him, and how she was healed immediately. Luke 8:47 WMB
 
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When Funny-animal Comics become more than funny

Anthropomorphic animals have long been used by amatuer and pro creators to express intangable truths and values.There's not a whole lot of crossover comics between True-story, Manga, Superhero, Graffiti-style and Anthro comics; each genre having been skillfully developed for a specific fan-base. As an Anthro web-comic artist, I occaisionally wonder if I've chosen the best vehicle for expressing Spiritual truth.

Anthro comics have a huge "fun factor" and permit a lot more freedom of direction in characters, expressions and plot directions. And like with spandex and sculpted superheroes, both fan and creator soon get past what the character is and get into their motives and values.

I just wrapped up a year-long story, AbalonofCalifornia, on Deviant Art gallery and decided to let my readers ask questions of the characters: https://www.deviantart.com/bscruffy/art/Ask-Character-a-Question-895960855  .        The questions have been fun, and I tried to keep the answers fun as well.  One of the main characters, Patron, is clearly a 'Christ-figure' in the story, and a reader asked Patron "Are you the patron saint of anything other than Abalon?"    CSLewis (Author of the Narnian Chronicles) had one of the principle characters pose this question to Aslan, the Christ-like Lion of Narnia: "Are you just the King of Narnia or are you in all worlds"?     Whew; loaded question!

As I considered how my character, Patron, would answer...and how Christ might answer...and I looked to the Gospel of John, chapter 10, where CHrist goes deep into his identitiy; I considered what a powerful vehicle "funny animals" can be.9792088285?profile=RESIZE_710x

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While purusing PREVIEWS, The Atomic Junk Shop gave a nice mention of THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel.
 
And do you want to find out if THE SWORD OF EDEN "might be fun," too?
 
Well, then let your local comic book store know...
 
Diamond Comic Distributors has solicited THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel (SEP211637) in their September issue of PREVIEWS. The graphic novel will arrive to finer comic book stores in November…
 
 
 
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CCAS livestream videos

I get email announcements about the current series of (fall2021) livestream interviews being moderated by Geoff Strout, Thursdays at 6pm pacific time. I've missed every livestream so far, for too many excuses to bore you with, but since the interviews (usually about an hour+ long) are saved on the CCAS facebook site ( https://www.facebook.com/christiancomicarts/videos ) its completely easy to go back and listen to them later. Full of great insights, advice, and connection; these interviews are really worth hunting up and listen too.

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I got this nice email/fax from Dave Sim (of CEREBUS fame) helping to promote THE SWORD OF EDEN. Dave really enjoyed the Professor Jack character from THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel.
 
 
THE SWORD OF EDEN graphic novel Diamond Preorder Code:
 
SEP211637
 
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Introducing: "Waypoints" from Drawbridge Creations

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Introducing a new ministry that may be of interest to fellow comics creators and fans. Would love it if you would check it out and share with any cartoonists or manga fans in your life. 

“Waypoints” is a manga anthology series produced in Japan, featuring stories taken from the Gospels, with each tale told from the point of view of someone whose life was changed by encountering Jesus, each story illustrated by a different artist in his or her own style.

Waypoints is brought to you by Drawbridge Creations — a web-based manga outreach with the three-fold purpose of reaching the unchurched, resourcing the Church, and empowering Christian artists, in order to bridge the gap between Church and culture; between Jesus and Japan.

We truly hope Waypoints will become a useful and effective tool for missionaries in Japan and others who are looking for creative ways to build spiritual bridges with Japanese people (or English-speaking fans of manga). Please check out this series at waypoints.jp (Japanese) or waypoints.jp/english. Or find out more about our ministry at drawbridgecreations.com.

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Wandering Through The Mist

I feel like I'm off to such a late start. I never went to art school or even really intended to pursue something like this. I majored in Asian Studies and am now teaching English in Japan. I always thought that I'd never make it. I guess it's likely that I still might not, but I'm taking every day one step at a time trying to give glory to God. None of my writing or stories are intended to convert non-believers or explain the faith, but there are a number of parallels to my own life and walk with Christ. I keep praying every day and every day, God lets me move forward. Sometimes, it's a few steps or a great leap. Other times it's so small that it's barely visible. Sometimes, it's so hard that I just want to give up. But this desire to tell a story just won't go away. So, I'll just keep drawing. I probably won't stop until the day he calls me home.

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