Christian Comic Book Hero

[pitbull]

I am actually working with a couple friends to possibly publish a comic book superhero who is a Christian. Why?

Most heros who are heros [i.e. Marvel's Crusader] are portrayed in a negative light. They never get portrayed in a positive fashion. Most end up being villains or religious zealots.

The so-called Christian comic books are too religious and end up being sold only in Christian book stores. Not much of a market.

I am attempting to create a character that is Christian but relatable. The series will cover storylines that the "Christian" ones are less likely to cover but these same themes are touched in the Bible [i.e. Judges, Revelation].

If you are interested in seeing the early drafts, email me. I would be interested in some feedback. I am looking at a publishing date of late 2009 or early 2010 for the first issue.

[clark]

Can you give us a run down on the Charachter. What is it that makes him a believer? What superpowers does he have? Who is his nemisis?

[lovelace]

I like the idea...it would be cool for the super hero to attack biblical issues in the modern day setting. It can't be cheezy though....you really need a good hero. I am afraid a lot of churches would really look down on this. People were freaking out about the biblical characters being turned into dolls and sold at stores, I can't imagine the gripe with a comic book.

It is very interesting though!

[Christianiron.com]

Sounds interesting. I'd like to check it out.

[pitbull]

Sorry about not getting back to you. Just got the site to let me log in today. Here is the info about the man character.


Secret Identity Alter Ego
Name Scott Abel Luminator
Height 5’8” 6’3”
Weight 185# @ 10% BF 350# @ 3.5% BF
Hair Blonde Black
Eyes Blue Green
Occupation • Internet ministry, evangelist
• ARNG-KY chaplain Superhero

Powers/Abilities
1. Skin becomes armored [Ephesians 6:11] – silver, with blue highlights; unable to be harmed by conventional weapons
2. Giant eagle wings come out of shoulder blades [Isaiah 40:31]
• Glide: up to 100 MPH, depending upon wind current and altitude
• Flight: 50 MPH unarmored, 25 MPH armored, 10 MPH carrying 500# [two full grown adult men]
3. Superhuman strength [Ephesians 6:10] – can press overhead 50 ton for 1 repetition
4. Superhuman speed [Ephesians 6:15] – up to 100 MPH [unarmored], 50 MPH [armored], 25 MPH carrying 500# [two full grown adult men]
5. Projection of light [Matthew 5:14] – from hands, as wide as a spotlight or as narrow as laser; various spectrum
6. Flaming sword [Genesis 3:24]- cuts through metal, stone, wood, etc.; even harm spiritual beings
7. Energy shield [Ephesians 6:16] – can be used three ways
• Form a spiked energy buckler to be used as both defensive and offensive device
• forms an energy bubble around Luminator; 5’ radius; can sustain even a direct hit from a ICBM
• the same energy can be used to teleport those inside the “bubble” up to 20,000 miles

Limitations
• All abilities are only activated by prayer combined with quoting the appropriate Bible verse.
• All abilities will last a maximum of one hour.
• If fasting prior to activation, powers will last 1 day per 12 hours of fasting.
• Instant loss of powers if Luminator allows sin to enter his heart/mind [i.e. starts wanting to kill someone].

Origins
Mother [Leah] died from breast cancer just before his ninth birthday. Shortly after that, he, his younger brother [Al], and his dad [Roy] began to attend a local church, all three becoming Christians. The three of them grow closer and depend upon each other for things that Mom normally did.

During his freshman year in high school, his dad remarried and he gained step brother, Eric, that was 6 months younger. Whereas Scott competed in cross country, powerlifting, and track [800m and 1600m], Eric competed in martial arts, bodybuilding, and track [100m and 200m]. There was a very tense rivalry that formed between the two for their parents’ attention. Al, who had been doing baseball and basketball, now turns his attention primarily on his academics. While in school, Scott deals with a friend who dies of a rare lung disease, another who is attacked, friend killed by drunk driver, and other situations that causes him to feel powerless to help others. One time he attempts to help a friend being bullied by four others, but is beat to a pulp for his efforts.

During their senior year, Eric was disgraced when it was discovered he had been using performance enhancing drugs. While Eric went to prison [tried as an adult, since 17] for 4 years, Scott went to seminary. Scott unsuccessfully tries to convince Eric to turn state’s evidence [reveal supplier] so to get just probation since first offense. Again, Scott deals with his frustration of inability to help someone, especially as he watches the news about crimes and wars happening around the world.

It was at the end of his time at seminary, Scott felt frustrated about not being able to help people and spend 40 days in deep private prayer and meditation [while on a mission trip to Iraq], asking for God to allow him to be able to help others more than just in a spiritual sense. God then revealed that he has always been able to, but just didn’t know it. God let him know that through the combination of Scripture, prayer, and faithful submission to the commandments of God, he could be a hero in the tradition of the OT judges, delivering his people from present danger and evil.

[pitbull]

FRIENDS – HERO SUPPORT
Pastor John Small – pastor of an independent hometown church, Restoration Bible Church, which is Anabaptist in doctrine and practice; of mixed racial background [Persian and American]; knows his identity; counselor and confidant; starts prayer chains when Luminator needs extra help.

Lynn – female friend who lives in Missouri; they “met” via Scott’s blog part of his online ministry; uses a Bluetooth with Luminator to help him by researching things only for him so that he has current and updated information; both secretly like the other but are bashful about letting each know; have never met in person yet

SGT Randy Coach – his chaplain assistant; always cheerful and encouraging to others; expert in most firearms; knows his secret identity and helps smooth things out with the ARNG for drill weekends if an emergency comes up and Scott has to respond as Luminator

Codename Revelation – Agent for NSC and reformed criminal; African-American male around 35 years old; assigned to a task force to investigate supernatural crimes and incidents; knows his secret identify and comes to him for help/assistance on case; provides funds to supplement his income.

JD Johnson – single dad who is a electronics expert; has been friends with Scott around the same time that he became a Christian; has made a special RV [equipped with various electronics] for Scott to travel in as well as a modified motorcycle that can convert to a jet ski or a snow mobile.

Al Abel– younger and estranged brother to Scott; earns a PharmD due to being motivated by the death of their mother; very intelligent person, but not spiritually mature; hands-on CEO of pharmaceutical company; assist Scott via email about different medical being faced as Luminator

[pitbull]

ENEMIES – MEMBERS OF THE KABAL
Malevolence
• Real Name: Marc Levi
• Appearance: Middle-aged Jewish male with black curly hair and long beard.
• Abilities/Powers: Demonic magic and shape shifting
• Limitations: His abilities do not function on religious ground [i.e. cemetery, church, synagogue].
• Origin: This former Jewish rabbi converted to Luciferian religions secretly. He was attempting to learn more about magic when he was approached by Lucifer [Apollyon], who offered him unlimited power. He accepted and became indwelled by Legion. He is always seeking magical and occultic artifacts.

Annihilator
• Real Name: Eric Cain
• Appearance: As Eric Cain – white athletic guy with red hair and black eyes; as Annihilator – white muscular man with silver hair and red eyes
• Abilities/Powers: Demonic equivalent to Luminator; uses spells & talismans to activate
o Skin becomes armored – black, highlighted in red; unable to be harmed by conventional weapons
o Giant black bat wings come out of shoulder blades – can fly up to 25 MPH solo, 10 MPH carrying 500#
o Superhuman strength – can press overhead 50 ton for 1 repetition
o Superhuman speed – up to 100 MPH
o Projection of darkness from hands
o Flaming mace – smashed through metal, stone, wood, etc.; even harm spiritual beings
• Limitations: same as Luminator but opposite [e.g. loses powers when thinks of kindness or love]
• Origin: This is Scott’s step-brother, Eric Cain. He always felt like he was “second fiddle” and allowed him to make a deal with the Devil [Apollyon]. He wants revenge and to destroy all that has to do with his family as well as to rule the world. In exchange for this, he sold his soul to the Devil. He is seeking power, control, and fame.

Golem
• Real Name: n/a
• Appearance: Humanoid statue that weights about 2 tons
• Abilities/Powers: 100 ton strength, nearly invulnerable
• Limitations: Slow movements, mindless, obeys only simple commands of master
• Origin: This is a giant statue brought to life by Malevolence using a Jewish scroll.

Aphro Dytes Eros
• Real Name: Maria Garcia
• Appearance: Hispanic female, 5’ 9”, with brown hair and brown eyes, wears a white robe and vesture
• Abilities/Powers: Psionics – telekinetic, telepathy, reading emotions and dreams, etc.
• Limitations: same as any other person
• Origin: Was upset when expelled from seminary for liberal views and discovered her abilities at that time. Decided that she is going to unify the world under one religion with her as the leader. She believes she has met God [Apollyon] and is restoring the one true and original religion. Has started the Church of Love, Peace, and Harmony, which has been recognized by IRS as a 501-C.

Byte
• Real Name: Abidemi Williams
• Appearance: African-American male 19 years old, 5’7”, 135 pounds
• Abilities/Powers: Expert computer hacker, can become literal energy which allows him to enter into electronics and machines, can control electronics
• Limitations: Same as human in human form, water and insulation in energy form
• Origin: Was struck by lightning while attempting to hack computers via the Internet. He was unable to control the ability to change to energy and back, until meeting the Eastern guru [Apollyon]. This guru offered him peace and control in exchange for service. Byte also seeks revenge on the world that spurned him as a nerd and geek.

Famine
• Real Name: Hariz Ahmed
• Appearance: Pale and skeletal male of Arabic origins, lost all hair
• Abilities/Powers: Gives mutated diseases and virus to whomever or whatever he touches
• Limitations: He has been unable to sleep, eat, or do other normal functions since the incident; hurt by medicines
• Origin: He was a terrorist who was college education in America in bio-engineering. While helping to develop biological weapons for terrorists when a lab exploded, lacing all the biological material to his DNA. He was offered by Allah [Apollyon] the opportunity to use these new powers to destroy America and Israel.

War
• Real Name: Sergey Tarasov
• Appearance: Bulky male of Russian origin with black hair and green eyes
• Abilities/Powers: MMA expert, weapons expert, athletic ability equal to an Olympic athlete, magical staff that morphs into any weapon
• Limitations: same as any human, suffers from delusions of grandeur [thinks he is Ares/Mars]
• Origin: This former KGB agent became a MMA competitor who was banned for being too violent and aggressive. Then he met Zeus [Apollyon] and made a deal to be restored to his former glory as Ares.

Death
• Real Name: Lian Nguyen
• Appearance: Petite Asian female with black hair and pale skin
• Abilities/Powers: drains the nutrients or life force out of living beings, especially plants used for food
• Limitations: hurt by herbicides, metal weapons, as well as too much sun or water
• Origin: She was an environmentalist who was trying to destroy a lab that was experimenting with hybrid and cloned foods; mutated by explosion. A hermit [Apollyon] found her and nursed her back to health. He revealed that she has been gifted with the ability to destroy food across the world to end the human plague.

Terrain Priestess
• Real Name: Aiyana Begay
• Appearance: Albino female of Native American origin
• Abilities/Powers: Body can change into the four elements [fire, earth, water, wind] and control that part of nature while in that form
• Limitations: Same weakness as that element at that time [e.g. fire is affected by water]
• Origin: The Great Spirit [Apollyon] came to this nature worshipping wiccan was granted the ability to bond with the earth. She accepted to seek revenge for the Earth and those who have raped the earth

Apollyon
• Appearance: Changes into any form wanted, prefers to look like a male right off the cover of GQ magazine
• Abilities/Powers: Satan incarnate
• Limitations: Cannot directly hurt that which is holy or sacred
• Origin: Lucifer was expelled from Heaven for attempting to take over. Now walks the earth taking on various forms and making servants for battling good.