The Tithe, Vol. 1

author: Matt Hawkins
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.65
book published: 2015
rating: 4
read at: 2015/12/13
date added: 2015/12/13
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'The Tithe, Vol. 1' by Matt Hawkins with art by Rahsan Ekedal takes a stab at organized religion, but I appreciate that it's approach has some balance to it for those of us who believe.

A hacker group, not unlike Anonymous, called Samaritan is going after corrupt megachurches. They don't wear Guy Fawkes masks but those of a Jesus wearing a crown of thorns. The FBI wants to stop them, but seems to be a few steps behind. The book opens with their latest target which features a vault full of money and an expose video of the pastor shown to church members during a Sunday sermon. They seem to be modern day Robin Hoods, but there are problems among the group. Can they finish the latest group of churches on their target list before they are caught?

There is much that is wrong with some megachurches in whatever way the abuse of power takes it's form. With some, it's greed, others it's sexual sin, still others it's just a power hunger, all of which are counter to biblical teaching and sinful. Rather than just make a mockery of all religion with the broad stereotyping that I've seen in other mediums, I appreciate that one of the FBI agents on the case is a man of faith that balances the stereotypes. I especially appreciate this based on the after material in the book which states the authors belief system. I like the storyline and it seems like something that could definitely happen in our day and age. The art is quite good, and I enjoyed reading this.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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