Christian Chaff
…And They’ll Look Good Doing It
by Tim Lien
Just when we thought the Left Behind series fad would go the way of WWJD bracelets, a California pastor has decided to apply the shock paddles and continue giving life-support to this American Evangelical obsession with the Apocalypse. Enter Armageddon Now, the comic book.
A news article is here. And the official (LaHaye and Jenkins endorsement is unknowable at this time) Armageddon Now website is here.
My first impression was primarily one of a visual nature. The pastor employed Rob Liefield, a legendary Marvel artist, to depict the fighting Christian Remnant. Who knew that God’s elect were so brawny and busty? Unescapable touches: (look below) the American flag, mini-skirt, and football. God must be American, and he must also want his chosen to win muscle/beauty pageants. Note well the steady gun trained on the hapless Arab-looking man, as well.
Who cares what the eschatology is so long as it is visually stunning—even if it does borrow from (plagiarize?) a “Star Wars” poster?