The Beginning

Good and Evil #1

by Michael Pearl

Chapter one of our popular book, Good and Evil has been colorized and printed into a smaller 28 page comic book. Kids will beg you for the next chapter! This comic covers from Creation to the call of Abraham.

Genres: Graphic Novels

28 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Michael and Debi Pearl were both raised in Memphis, Tennessee, in good homes, by parents who were faithful to point them to God. Mike, a graduate of Mid-South Bible College in Memphis (now Victory University), has been active in evangelism and the work of the ministry since he was a teenager. He worked with Union Mission in Memphis for 25 years, while he and Debi also ministered to the many military families in Memphis and pastored churches. They moved to rural Tennessee where they continued in the work by holding Bible studies in local homes, which eventually led to regular meetings of the local body of believers, and by starting the prison ministry. God eventually led them into the ministry of writing on child training and family relationships, which they now feel is their life’s work and calling. In addition to the child training ministry, the work of the prison ministry, missions, Bible studies, and family life is still ongoing. The Pearls have been married since 1971, and have 5 children and 18 grandchildren. The Pearl children have always been involved in their parents’ ministry, and in their adulthood continue to be involved in some way in ministering where they are.

Reviews

[DOUGLAS J BERRY · Rating 5 out of 5]

Old testament.

Author freebie. Suitable for teens and adults. Good color artwork. Much of the writing is directly from genesis and ends around noah. Some bits of science are brought up. Dialog is a paraphrase. A good introduction to biblical story telling.

[Ramón S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it. A very good Bible comic book.

[Paul Black · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read a newer edition (copyright 2020) with 36 pages. The cover was Eve taking the forbidden fruit with a serpent in the background.
Writer: Art Ayris
Editor: Kelly Ayris
Pencils and Inks: Danny Bulanadi
Colors: Joel Chua
Letters: Zach Matheny
Design: Ken Raney

The illustrations were rich and creative. The layout varied between pages, from more traditional framed pictures to several double-page spreads. Viewpoints reminded me of the best movies—close-ups, overhead views, long shots, over-the-shoulder, oblique, etc. Coloring was intense with shading, not a simple Dilbert. The printing was high quality.

That said, I found it usually dark, bleak, and dire. People typically displayed pain, fear, and anger. Adam and Eve did show some smiles and happiness. Even the animals and the angel guarding the tree of life were angry and uninviting. Nowhere did I find love or happiness or even hope. I did not feel God's spirit of peace at any time.

I wish them success in bringing people closer to Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father.

[Jesse A · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok?