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Cover: Brent Eric Anderson

Marvel Graphic Novel #5

Dec 1982 · Marvel · 5.95 USD; 6.95 CAD
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“God Loves, Man Kills”
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This 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.

writer Christopher Claremont · artist, inker Brent Eric Anderson · colorist Steve Oliff · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Brent Eric Anderson

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artist, inker Brent Eric Anderson
colorist Steve Oliff
cover pencils, inks Brent Eric Anderson

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The X-Men and Magneto find themselves in a fight against an influential preacher whose worldwide message of hatred toward mutants is beginning to have a very negative effect on the lives of homo superior.

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