King of Kings [Sword Series]

King of Kings, a single-issue comic from Chick Publications launched in 1980, is a foundational entry in the publisher’s “Sword Series” of evangelistic tracts. Most associated with the distinctive, dramatic artwork and storytelling of Jack Chick, this comic presents a sweeping, illustrated overview of biblical history from creation to the life of Jesus. It matters as a key example of Chick’s influential and controversial approach to using the comic medium for direct religious messaging, reaching a vast audience through its long-running, widely distributed format.