The Manga Jesus

A three-issue miniseries from Hodder & Stoughton, The Manga Jesus (2008–2009) retells the life of Jesus Christ in the visual style of Japanese manga, aiming to present the Gospel narrative to a contemporary, manga-savvy audience. The series is part of a broader trend of adapting biblical stories into accessible graphic formats, and is most associated with its creator, who blends traditional religious iconography with dynamic, modern paneling. Though brief, it stands as a notable example of how publishers have used the manga aesthetic to reinterpret classic texts for new readers.