Who Needs A Superhero Finding Virtue, Vice, And What's Holy In The Comics

Got superpowers?Daredevils discernment?Wonder Womans wisdom?Batmans sense of justice?Mild-mannered minister by day, H. Michael Brewer transforms nightly into Comic Book Man. Bolstered by bulletproof biblical backup, Brewer delves into myths about man and Maker. Is God more like Green Arrow or the Punisher? How can you model your church after the Fantastic Four? What can the X-Men teach about unity? Comic Book Man reveals all this, tests your superpowers, and leads you in an unforgettable study for small groups.(No capes required.)No wonder Homer Simpson once confused Superman with God. This is an excellent example of drawing on the divine, and a welcome addition to the field of religion and popular culture.--Mark I. Pinsky, author of The Gospel According to The SimpsonsIm not a real superhero, just a regular man in Spandex, but I loved this book! Who Needs a Superhero? could help each of us be the kind of everyday hero God wants. This book is a must-read for grown-ups who think capes are cool.--Robert T. Schlipp a.k.a. Bibleman, former childrens pastorWhat an amazing book! Michael Brewer digs some astonishing pearls of spiritual truth from the gaudy four-color pages of pop culture. A tremendously insightful and interesting work.--Bill Dixon, creator of SerenityBrewer, H. Michael is the author of 'Who Needs A Superhero Finding Virtue, Vice, And What's Holy In The Comics', published 2004 under ISBN 9780801065101 and ISBN 0801065100.