Here's something I wasn't expecting. A hardcover reprint of the 1975 book of Old Testament stories by Sheldon Mayer, Nester Redondo and Joe Kubert, published by DC in their old tabloid format. I wonder if someone saw the sales on Robert Crumb's GENESIS and figured if they could get even a fraction of that it would be worthwhile. Anyway, enjoyable comic, definitely worth a look. Wonder if we'll ever see the material prepared for unpublished follow-up volumes. Mayer and Redondo did at least some work on a New Testament book. And despite the cover, the published book didn't get as far as Moses, although I don't know if any work was done on continuing the Old Testament story.
THE BIBLE
Written by SHELDON MAYER • Art by JOE KUBERT and NESTOR REDONDO • Cover by JOE KUBERT
For the first time ever, DC reprints the 1975 comics adaptation of the Bible, featuring the earliest chapters of the book of Genesis, including the stories of The Garden of Eden, the Flood, and Sodom and Gomorrah! Don't miss this once in a lifetime hardcover edition!
64pg.Color Hardcover $29.99
On Sale February 29, 2012
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