Voyage Comics Published New St. Francis Comic Book
The publisher released a new series documenting the life of St. Francis of Assisi during his 800th anniversary year.
Updated on Oct. 4, 2026 in Comic Books
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Voyage Comics has released a new book titled Francis: Herald of the Great King, covering the life of the saint from his early military days to the founding of his religious order. This project serves as the debut installment in a planned series about St. Francis.
Why it matters
The publisher produced the book to evangelize using the Gospel while commemorating the Jubilee Year, which marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.
The comic book is designed for an age range of 8 to 14 years old. It marks the first comic portrayal of St. Francis since Marvel Comics produced a title on the subject over 40 years ago.
The players
Voyage Comics
This publishing company creates graphic novels and comics intended to evangelize using the Gospel.
Will Nathans
He is an artist who contributed illustrations to the new comic book about St. Francis.
Jay David Ramos
He is an artist who worked on the production team for this biographical comic book project.
Paschal Mary Yohe
A Franciscan Father who served as a contributor to the development of the comic book project.
Herald Brock
A Franciscan Father who contributed to the historical accuracy of the published project.
The details
The book features artwork by Will Nathans and Jay David Ramos, incorporating historical scholarship to address common misconceptions about the life of St. Francis. Additionally, the comic includes a written section documenting the saint's personal conversion process.
Timeline
1202: St. Francis fought at the Battle of Collestrada.
Over 40 years ago: Marvel Comics released a comic book on St. Francis.
2026: Voyage Comics released the new comic book.
Culture Shift
The publication follows a pattern set by the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis to align new media releases with major religious milestones. This reflects a broader trend of utilizing modern graphic storytelling to preserve and disseminate historical religious narratives.
Readers in the target age range of 8 to 14 can now access the book to learn about the history of St. Francis. The publication is currently available for those interested in historical comics.
The takeaway
This release bridges the gap between historical religious scholarship and contemporary visual media for young readers. Those interested in the life of St. Francis can utilize this series as a visual aid to explore his journey from military life in Assisi to his religious mission.
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More information
Purchase the title or find additional project information at the Voyage Comics book purchase page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by National Catholic Register.
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