The Invisibles: Gnosticism of the (Extra)ordinary

Judging by its popularity among writers, readers, and critical commentators, The Invisibles may be the comic book series that firmly established Grant Morrison as the most visible face of the sub-genre of the intellectual and philosophical comic book. While several religious and mystical traditions—...

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Autore principale: Hadeed, Khalid (Autore)
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Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: University of Saskatchewan [2019]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Anno: 2019, Volume: 31, Fascicolo: 2, Pagine: 139-152
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Morrison, Grant 1960-, The invisibles / Gnosi / Soteriologia
Notazioni IxTheo:AG Vita religiosa
BF Gnosi
NBK Soteriologia
Altre parole chiave:B Invisibles
B Popular Culture
B Comics
B Gnosticism
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