Described as an easy-to-read exegesis for doubters, scoffers and blasphemers, The Atheist’s Guide to the Old Testament makes its debut at this weekend’s Small Press Expo (SPX).

Written and art by M. Jacob Alvarez The Atheist’s Guide to the Old Testament keeps the focus on the action from the Torah/Bible skipping the books packed with rules and instead getting to the meat of it. Action, battles, mass murder, lots of sexual assault, it’s covered in a somewhat humorous take by Alvarez who cuts through the crap and gets to the entertaining parts.

I’ve read the Bible through and most of it is a slog. Alvarez has a knack for making it entertaining by presenting the more salacious moments. And, as presented, it comes off as a multi-part summer blockbuster.

But, what’s interesting is Alvarez brings it all together by the end reflecting on some key details that connects the stories and some of the themes and questions they raise. There’s also the dance between fact and fiction and what seems to be forgotten over time or just not really focused on.

The Atheist’s Guide to the Old Testament is an entertaining read that cuts through the slog that so much of the Bible is and instead presents things in an entertaining way that focuses on stories that could be blockbuster films. There’s an entertaining spin that Alvarez puts to it all, making the Bible a fun read that brings blasphemy, blockbuster, and pop culture fun together.

Story: M. Jacob Alvarez Art: M. Jacob Alvarez
Story: 8.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Buy

Hypno Spiral Comics provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Purchase: Get yours at SPX 2024 – Hypno Spiral Comics store