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A review by st_ethan_c
The Harrowing of Hell by Evan Dahm
challenging
dark
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
This comic is an intriguing attempt to relate the development of Christianity to this titular piece of Christian mythology, with a political slant to it. Jesus Christ is portrayed as this anarchical, meek figure who confronts the temptations of power in hell. As he journeys through hell, Christ is forced to grapple with the violent legacy of Christianity that comes after him, with Satan literally depicted in the form of Caesar, who tells Jesus that his name will be used for war and conquest despite his refusal of it. It raises a compelling critique of the nonviolent, egalitarian message of Christ and how it is frequently warped by those with power to harm and oppress even to this very day.