Siku: re-enchanting comic books

The creativity of comic books, and the theology of storytelling.

Nick Jones

Nick is the senior editor of Seen & Unseen.

a comic book style image of a thirsty man drinking from a vessel.

Prophet, by Siku.

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Siku is an artist, author, theologian, musician, and a leading comic book artist. He has worked for 2000AD as artist on titles such as Judge Dredd as well as Marvel UK and COM X. He is the author of the book Batman Is Jesus and is of course well known for the graphic novel, The Manga Bible.

Siku sits down with Justin and Belle to discuss the creative processes of making a comic book, the theology of storytelling and why he thinks 'Batman is Jesus'.

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Seen & Unseen Aloud

24 March 2025

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Adolescence, witches and theological map-making

Netflix's powerful new series, bewitchment, and Rowan Williams invites us to "come and see".

Natalie Garrett

Natalie produces and narrates The Seen & Unseen Aloud podcast. She's an Anglican minister and a trained actor.

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In this week's eclectic mix, Lauren Westwood dives into Netflix's powerful new series, Adolescence; Belle Tindall asks why we are so bewitched by witches and Rowan Williams invites us to "come and see" while he gives us a lesson in theological map-making.