FLANDERS, N.J./EWORLDWIRE/Aug. 14, 2008 --- JMG Comics announces the release of its first comic book series, MECHA MANGA BIBLE HEROES.MECHA MANGA BIBLE HEROES brings classic bible heroes to life in a whole new way. Drawn in the popular manga style and featuring mecha (robots), a mainstay of manga, this new series is sure to satisfy fans of imaginative action and adventure. The characters, themes and stories remain the same, only the setting has changed - to a futuristic world of aliens, robots and advanced technology.
"Just like modernized versions of Shakespeare's plays, by taking a solid, meaningful story and translating its elements as faithfully as possible into a new setting, we hope to bring out some of the more amazing details that might get missed by today's readers," said co-creator and co-writer Tom Hall.
The first issue, available now, re-imagines the legendary tale of David, the shepherd boy who took down the giant, Goliath. The 32-page, full-color comic book retails for $2.25.
"David is a young kid who has to go toe-to-toe with a giant super robot covered in every conceivable type of weapon," said Hall. "Other than that, everything is what the Bible describes, down to the small details that most versions of the tale gloss over."
"The series is designed to appeal to anyone," said Managing Editor Paul Castiglia, a veteran comic book writer and editor who has worked for Archie Comics among other notable comic publishers. "The stories of the Old Testament are universal - they can be found among several religions and cultures. Our creative team consists of Christians who love both comic books and the bible, and we've strived to make this the coolest comic book your Sunday School teacher ever confiscated!"
In addition to Castiglia and Hall, the creative team for MECHA MANGA BIBLE HEROES #1: DAVID VS. GOLIATH also includes co-writer Joey Endres, artist Thom Kneon Transitt Pratt and letterer/colorist Daniel Bradford, with fully painted covers by Jeff Slemons. JMG Studio owner John-Marc Grob, who has introduced several successful products into the Christian bookstore market, is editor-in-chief.
Future issues will present the further adventures of David as well as classic tales of such bible heroes as Daniel, Joseph, Jonah and others. Other series are in development, including Beyond, a faith-based horror/sci-fi/fantasy anthology aimed at older teens and adults.
Christian bookstores can order the comic through Anchor Distributors ('http://www.anchordistributors.com'). Comic shops can order from Haven Distributors ('http://www.havendistro.com') or Enemi Entertainment ('http://www.enemi-entertainment.com'). Individuals can order copies directly through Deeper Shopping ('http://www.deepershopping.com'). To purchase wholesale copies for libraries, churches, youth groups, and camps, contact paulc@jmgstudio.net.
MECHA MANGA BIBLE HEROES can be found on the Internet at 'http://www.mmbibleheroes.com'.
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