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For over a year now, I’ve watched my friend AJ shed blood, sweat, and tears over his project Patron Comics. He first talked about it in March 2011, and it’s finally here, all in God’s good time. AJ has put his heart and soul into this and gathered the best talents to work on it and I think it’s really paid off, though he still has a long way to go. I am sharing his thoughts here and would like to ask you to support this effort by clicking on his Indiegogo link and making a donation. I currently have a few copies I can distribute for him, so leave a comment with contact information if you’re interested and I’ll send you one. Ultimately what I’d like to help him accomplish is distribution worldwide, as it’s one more way to reach our Catholic youth.
More from AJ himself:
A New Hope
There’s a new project currently taking shape in the Philippines: a project that combines the thrill and wonder that comes with a comic book series and the timeless teachings of the Gospel and of the Catholic Church. This project, brought about by the call for New Evangelization, is intended to teach values to our teens and young adults without compromising the aesthetic and entertainment component of comic books. This project is called Patron Comics.
What is the story about?
The story is about a group of young people assisting their priest-mentor in stemming the tide of demonic possessions in their city. They are taught by the priest to develop their young minds and their talents, and to live lives of holiness even as they struggle with their own personal and family issues.
What, it’s about exorcism? Won’t that scare the kids?
Yes, it is about exorcism, because it is the ultimate good versus evil fight. And the exorcism isn’t just for cheap thrills. In this age when people tend to doubt the existence of hell and the devil, and in this age of moral ambiguity when people see good as evil, and evil as good, it is the impressionable young people that are left vulnerable. We need to re-establish the concepts of moral good and evil back in society, and to strengthen the values that our parents and our schools teach to our young ones in a manner that is enjoyable and not preachy. This is what Patron Comics aims to do.
Why should I buy it?
Every parent, school superintendent, administrator, and catechist should buy this for their children and their students because of the values infused in every page of the comic book series, and the stunning art work done by Gilbert Monsanto. Your children will become hooked on something that will teach them values and the teachings of the Catholic Church for the next several years.
Who are the target readers?
The Patron Comics series can be read by everybody, although the treatment and the content are aimed towards pre-teens, teens, and young adults.
Who is the creator of Patron Comics?
The creator is Anthony James Perez, President and Founder of Filipinos for Life, a group that aims to preserve the sacredness of life, marriage, and family in Philippine society. He graduated as an English Major from Don Bosco College, where under the Salesians he was taught how to serve and love the youth. He has been a speaker for youth retreats, recollections, seminars, and fora for more than ten years. He studied screenwriting for film and TV under the famous Philippine movie writer, Ricky Lee.
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Related:
Patron Comics – an article from Cristina Montes, over at Ignitum Today
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