DC Comics Pulls the Plug on a Jesus‑Superhero Comic
The Big Cancel
DC Comics has officially called off the release of its planned series, Second Coming, which would have seen Jesus Christ returning to Earth to team up with a superhero called Sun‑Man. The decision comes after a massive backlash that accused the idea of being blasphemous.
What the Story Got Up to
In the original pitch, God sends Jesus back to the grid and the big man‑in‑tee “Sun‑Man” is supposed to give him a boost for tackling worldly villains. The premise was flashy, but it sparked a storm of criticism from religious groups who felt the depiction craved the spiritual.
Signature Storm
- More than 234,000 people signed an online petition demanding the comic be pulled.
- The petition went viral after Fox News and the Christian Broadcasting Network ran stories about the title.
- CBN producer Emily Jones fired a salvo, calling it “closer to blasphemy than biblical.”
Inside the Conflict
Mark Russell, the writer, said DC asked him for sweeping changes that would dilute the premise. When he declined, the company backed off. “I’ve been made to believe that my piece was an indictment of power, not a parody of Christ,” Russell told Syfy Wire.
DC’s Response
DC Comics declined to comment on the situation, while the Vertigo imprint—normally responsible for such edgy projects—has decided to let the title go. The rights are now up for grabs, and Russell is looking into another publisher that will carry the work to a willing audience.
What Fans Can Expect
For those who followed the rumors, the expectation is that a new publisher will resurrect the comic, but the original launch will stay on hold. The fallout lends a cautionary tale about pushing the envelope in the world of superhero comics.
