4.10.2005

Papal superpowers: Colombian artist Rodolfo Leon Valencia has resurrected John Paul II as a Satan-busting superhero in his comic book Incredible Popeman. "Like any self-respecting superhero, the Incredible Popeman has a battery of special equipment," writes Reuters. "Along with his yellow cape and green chastity pants, the muscular super-pontiff wields a faith staff with a cross on top and carries holy water and communion wine... In the comic book, the pope dies and is reborn with superpowers beyond the infallibility Catholic doctrine gave him on Earth."

And don't miss the generic (i.e. un-JP2-esque) pope action figure. Available from the Jesus Christ Superstore, it comes with Holy Cross Kali sticks, a "Meek and Mild Walther PPK handgun," and a "blood red Vatican Assault uniform."

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