The 1987 anthology is a cult-classic comic collection from Knockabout Comics that features top-tier British creators like Neil Gaiman and Alan Moore. Rather than modernizing the stories, the artists often take the Bible's words literally, using dark humor and graphic imagery to highlight the most "outrageous" and violent parts of scripture. Standout Stories from the Collection
“It portrays graphic violence... Elisha turned around, glared at them, and cursed them in the name of the Lord. Then two she-bears came out of the woods and tore forty-two of the boys to pieces.” LiveJournal · 8 years ago Outrageous Tales From the Old Testament.cbr
: The artist behind Watchmen provides a "modernistic top-spin" to the destruction of the two cities. Creator Perspectives The 1987 anthology is a cult-classic comic collection
: Adapted from 2 Kings 2:23-25, this infamous strip depicts a group of boys mocking the prophet Elisha for his baldness. In a literal and gory interpretation, Elisha curses them, and two bears emerge from the woods to tear 42 children to pieces. Elisha turned around, glared at them, and cursed
: This story features God detailing various transgressions to Moses. The artwork by Hunt Emerson depicts tribesmen enthusiastically carrying out harsh punishments as each sin is revealed.
Reviewers and readers note that the book’s power comes from its unflinching, "scholarly" look at difficult texts through a subversive lens.
: This adaptation uses a "disturbingly creepy" style to retell the story of Job’s trials and suffering at the hands of God and Satan.