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The longest reigning pope in modern history, john paul ii, took his message on the road, visiting 129 countries several repeatedly on 104 trips and logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted more than 27 years. Pope john paul ii biography childhood, life achievements. Marvel commissioned this adfree title, one of the earliest biographical comics from a mainstream publisher, shortly after the ordination of john paul ii. Another historic moment in his life, pope john paul ii was the youngest ever pope of the catholic church. Scroll down to acquaint yourself with the eventful life of this great man. See all books authored by john paul ii, including catechism of the catholic church, and crossing the threshold of hope, and more on. Pope john paul ii was one of the most memorable popes in the modern age.

A 1982 copy of marvel comics the life of pope john paul ii. During his long pontificate he gave interviews to journalists which became best selling books and he wrote books about intimate subjects, such as a reflection on his years as a priest. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. He was the first pope to choose a double name and did so in commemoration of his two immediate predecessors, john xxiii and paul vi. Pope john paul i and cardinal karol joseph wojtyla, very soon to be his successor, pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii speaks out on his life, his beliefs, and his inspiring vision for humanity. A comic book on the life of pope john paul ii, written by three french authors, was published this week in poland. The life of pope john paul ii 1982 marvel comic book ebay. Nov 28, 2014 the life of pope john paul ii, 1982 a marvel comics group comic book that covers the time from the birth of the pope up to assassination attempt upon his life. It was an unexpected development that made its way into the comic book. This has great comic book art and is an accurate portrayal of john paul iis life. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered pagot, toni on.

Synopsis for the life of pope john paul ii synopsis not yet written. Written by steven grant, plus an introduction by cardinal jose saraiva martins. Read the life of pope john paul ii comic online free and high quality. Pope john paul ii became the 264th pope in 1978, succeeding pope john paul i who had only been the pope for a month before his death. The front is a closeup image of him at an audience. Pope john paul ii biography john paul ii, also known as blessed john paul, served as the pope of the catholic church for more than two and half decades. The life of pope john paul ii comic readcomiconline. Life of pope john paul ii 1983 marvel comic books mycomicshop. The 25page comic book, which was released by storm comicsbluewater, is the second about a pope. Pope francis might be popular, but hes never starred in. John paul ii books list of books by author john paul ii. From 1978, pope john paul ii convoked 15 assemblies of the synod of bishops. Comic book, an original from 1982, of the life of pope john paul ii from marvel comics.

Assasination attempt on pope john paul ii duration. When karol wojtyla later pope john paul ii was bishop of krakow, friends used to buy him new cassocks, which he would promptly give to poor. The life of pope john paul ii in comics by alessandro mainardi. The life of pope john paul ii comic by marvel comics. Home holy father john paul ii encyclicalsbooks exhortations be not afraid. But realistically, not all children will want to pick up a long biography of a saint. Beware, you are proposing to add brand new pages to the wiki along with your edits.

Yes, i wish every child wanted to read a book rather than a comic book. Father mieczyslaw malinski, a lifelong friend of the first nonitalian pope, and two marvel staffers present the popes life story, including his youth in poland, his support of the resistance during world war ii, and the unsuccessful attempt on his life in 1981. The life of pope john paul ii in comics paperback october 17, 2006 by alessandro mainardi author, werner maresta illustrator. John paul i and cardinal karol joseph wojtyla, very soon to be his successor, pope john paul ii.

Life of pope francis depicted in new comic book reuters. Pope john paul ii comic book reuters is abuzz with news that colombia is publishing a pope john paul ii comic book. He lived through the centuries most turbulent times and offered a clear moral stance and direction to the catholic church. Enter pope john paul ii and this centuries long tradition changed. Here is his complete biography told in the graphic novel format.

One of their recent books, although not a comic book, is a childrens biography of pope john paul ii. John tartaglione january 14, 1921 november 12, 2003, a. Find the value of the marvel comic life of pope john paul ii volume 1. This edit will also create new pages on comic vine for. On 3 may 1981, an attempt was made on pope john paul iis life in saint peters square. The life of pope john paul ii for children, it is written for a. What is your life of pope john paul ii comic book worth. One of them is this the life of pope john paul ii comic vol. The authors in this world always try to improve their proficiency in writing, they also doing some research before they write for their book. John paul ii was a marvel comic book hero in the 80s. By profession he was a soldier and, after my mothers death, his life became one of. The comic is 30 years old and in absolutely perfect condition.

Pope john paul ii was the first non italian pope in 455 years, also the first from a slavic country. The life of pope john paul ii in graphic novel form. Values of life of pope john paul ii free comic book price guide. Seven keypoints that made john paul ii the great pope. As pope, john paul ii remembered that, day after day i was able to observe the austere way in which he lived. John paul i, pope whose 33day pontificate in 1978 was the shortest in modern times. Pope john paul ii was a minor character in the comic book series warrior nun areala. Published in 1983, it tells the story of his life up until that point, from his childhood through the assassination attempt on his life. How john paul iis visit to japan led to a marvel comics. John paul ii was one of the most beloved popes in history.

Top 10 interesting facts about pope john paul ii for 455 years, the catholic church had only italian popes. He was therefore the perfect artist when, in 1982, marvel issued a comicbook biography of pope john paul ii. John tartag and other pseudonyms, was an american comic book artist best known as a 1950s romancecomics artist. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. The result, the life of pope john paul ii was published in 1982 and was also a success, due in large part to the popes popularity in the 1980s.

The publisher gave mother teresa a shot at comic book stardom with mother teresa of calcutta, also illustrated by tartaglione and sinnott. Life of pope john paul ii comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and by nbm publishing in october 2006. Published in 1983, it tells the story of his life up until that point, from his childhood through the assassination attempt on his life in may 1981. The life of pope john paul ii in comics book, 2006. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered toni pagot on. Marvel comics published a biography of pope john paul ii. Papercutz firm, chronicles the life of pope john paul ii from his birth in poland to his death in 2005. While, im sure, this doesnt give you as many details about his life as a biography book would, it still has quite a. He also played an important role in the transition from communism to greater democracy in eastern europe. Life of pope john paul ii vol 1 1 marvel database fandom. Pope john paul ii comic book comic book unnumbered.