So a North Carolina Store is boycotting Action

[Jess]

I guess this Bleeding Cool article says that Superman is a sinner, or is promoting sinning. www.bleedingcool.com/2011/09/08/north-carolina-comic-shop-to-boycott-action-comics/

What was clear, to me at least, is that GD was a grunt sound. But these guys are convinced otherwise. One Christian voice of reason did however make a good comment after the article which I'd like to highlight and thank him by promoting his reaction here:

Friends!

I pastor a fairly large church in Columbus Ohio... I cannot comprehend a follower of Jesus taking issue with Action Comics #1-- Throughout the Bible God measures humankind by their care for the fatherless and the widow, alien and stranger.

Superman is an "alien" who cares for all of them. What better honor to the Judeo-Christian belief than taking up the cause that the Book of James equates with "True Religion"

Look at the heroes of old, Hercules, Gilgamesh, etc... they were not exactly advocates for the most vulnerable in society. This take on Superman is refreshingly Christian... and I recommended the reboot to my entire congregation.

GD could just as easily be a split second prayer to the almighty.

And if it is God Damn... well if God Damns anything it is the evil forces that oppress humankind, cause love not to flourish, and value materialism over justice. It's not the Lord's Name in Vain if the recipient is the forces of evil, be it greed that destroys the environment, human trafficking, abusive labour practices, etc.

Grant Morrison and I might one day (if I'm lucky) have an interesting discussion about the supernatural, and humankind's quest for heroes... We might disagree on many points... But I cannot help but commend this most refreshing take on the Superman Myth.

Thank-you Jesus for the Creativity of Grant Morrison.

Jeff Cannell
Senior Pastor
Central Vineyard Church
www.centralvineyard.com

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[RAGS.]

Personally, he can do whatever he feels is right with his store, and he can invite the clientele he wants as well. For me though, I think he's trying to drum up publicity for his store. (I mean, did you see his Free Comic Day turnout? Depressing.) Anyway, if it wasn't a publicity stunt, then why advertise it? He would simply not order the book and explain why in his store on a need to know basis.

So if he chooses to shout out about blasphemy from his mountain top and make a few bucks in the process, then roll on brother, roll on.

Just don't be calling my partner a liberal Scottish schmuck. That's fucked up.

[brunoarambula]

I think its pretty clear it was a publicity stunt, on the other side he can do as he wish with his store, just don't come crying when most customers go away thanks to his fanatic rant.
I for one couldn't enjoy more this DC relaunch, picked up my copies of Action and Batgirl and I was lucky enough to be able to grab the Animal Man and Swamp Thing issues too. You are going to make my first week of the month a great time to read. Oh and Rags, the facial expressions on your drawings -specially the one when Superman gets up after being shot by the tank- are pure gold.

[RAGS.]

You....get a cookie!

[Phil]

First some people condemn women for grunting while playing tennis.

Now some guy condemns Superman for grunting while saving people from being hit with a wrecking ball.

What's next?

[Phil]

Grant Morrison's spoken out on it.

dcu.blog.dccomics.com/2011/09/09/superman-and-the-gd-controversy/

“It should go without saying that the offending panel and caption, a mere ‘GD’, is a sound effect grunt – to suggest Superman’s breath being forced through gritted teeth – much like ‘DHH’, ‘GNUHH’ or the many others used throughout this book and in general in the comics business. It’s not in any way representative of God or a curse.”

[thebatman]

Some people will do anything for attention. This guy is no different.

[gibby]

Ok. Finally got off my arse and onto this board. Semper Fidelis to the lot of you.
I volunteer at another NC comic shop. Brand new shop in New Bern. I promise not every shop is filled with attention-whores. thebatman said it best, some people will do anything for attention. If this were an essay, that's an F for a non-existant, laughable thesis.

Cheese whiz, man. "I have multiple Ennis titles but this offends me." I love Ennis' stuff, but it don't get more offensive than that. Digging for something that doesn't exist because he knows it'll get him press...?

He didn't even compliment how good the book looked! Turd.

[Phil]

I love North Carolina as a state. Half of my family lives there around in North Wilkesboro and Charlotte, and I want to live there one day.

I know by first-hand experience not everybody is like that there.

P.S. Welcome to the forums Gibby!

[gibby]

aye and verily, cheers Phil!