Marvel Graphic Novel #5
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis landmark Marvel Graphic Novel from 1982 presents a mature, standalone story that pits the X-Men against Reverend William Stryker, a fanatical preacher who views mutants as abominations to be eradicated. Written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Brent Anderson, the tale forces Professor X, Magneto, and the team to confront questions of prejudice, faith, and survival, ultimately serving as a key inspiration for the X-Men film series. It collects the complete original graphic novel, featuring Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Kitty Pryde, and Illyana Rasputin in a harrowing battle for mutantkind's future.
"God Loves, Man Kills" is a pivotal Marvel Graphic Novel from 1982, written by Christopher Claremont and illustrated by Brent Eric Anderson, whose dynamic artwork defines the issue’s stark, emotionally charged tone. The story follows the X-Men and Magneto as they confront a powerful preacher whose fiery sermons incite global fear and violence against mutants, testing the limits of tolerance and justice in a world increasingly divided. The cover by Brent Eric Anderson captures the tension with striking intensity, setting the stage for a story that remains a defining moment in mutant history.
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Reprinted in Marvel Strip #3 (1983), De spektakulaire Spiderman Extra #5 (1984), X-Men, Les étranges #3 (1984), Gud elsker, mennesket dræber #[nn] (1986), Graphic Novel #1 (1988), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills #[nn] (1994), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills - Special Edition #1 (2003), X-Men: Deus Ama, o Homem Mata #[nn] (2003), X-Men: Dios ama, el hombre mata #[nn] (2003), Essential X-Men #4 [Second Edition] (2006), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills #[nn] (2007), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills #7 (2007), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills #[nn] (2011), Marvel Gold. La Imposible Patrulla-X Especial: Dios Ama, El Hombre Mata #[nn] (2013), X-Men: The Adamantium Collection #[nn] (2014), Marvel 75th Anniversary Omnibus #[nn] (2014), Marvel Masterworks: The Uncanny X-Men #9 (2015), The Uncanny X-Men Omnibus #3 (2016), X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills Extended Cut #[nn] (2020), Marvel Comics - La collection #202 (2022), X-Men Epic Collection #10 (2024), Epic Comic-Collection #2, Play Special #15
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