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Deus Vult
Sir Domingo, Spanish Knight and Holy Crusader, is blessed with a vision on his return from his triumphant conquest in the Holy Land. The Holy Grail appears in the sky, leading him on an adventure to another realm where demons and monstrosities lay waste to all of creation.
He discovers a strange race of people called the Kityin, who seem more kin to Earth's cats than they do humanity. He alone can lead them to salvation and away from the tyrannical rule of The Demon King.
Should he fail, not only the Kityin but all the people of all the realms will be destroyed!
He discovers a strange race of people called the Kityin, who seem more kin to Earth's cats than they do humanity. He alone can lead them to salvation and away from the tyrannical rule of The Demon King.
Should he fail, not only the Kityin but all the people of all the realms will be destroyed!
66 pages, Paperback
First published August 1, 2021
3 people want to read
About the author
Jon Del Arroz
87 books459 followersJon Del Arroz is a powerhouse in speculative fiction and comics, celebrated as "the leading Hispanic voice in science fiction" by PJ Media, and a #1 Amazon bestselling author whose works resonate with fans craving bold, unapologetic storytelling. His novels, like the swashbuckling steampunk adventure For Steam And Country and the space opera The Stars Entwined, have earned accolades for their fast-paced plots and richly drawn characters. He is a Dragon Award finalist and 2018 CLFA Book of the Year Award winner, as well as N3F Speculative Fiction winner for best graphic novel.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
Beyond the page, Jon Del Arroz is a prolific journalist and cultural commentator, with incisive pieces in outlets like The Federalist and Fandom Pulse that tackle the intersections of pop culture, gaming, and politics with fearless clarity. His investigative work and YouTube livestreams have built a loyal following, offering a sharp alternative to mainstream narratives.
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August 12, 2024
Jon Del Arroz’s ability to emulate comics of a bygone era needs to be studied. He understands what made comics fun and brings a wealth of comic history knowledge to own the tale of a Christian crusader setting out in a fantasy world to defeat a Demon King and free the people enslaved by him. Simple, imaginative, fun, and unpretentious. With Art and colors emulating comics legend John Buschima (Avengers, Conan), it looks and reads like a fantasy adventure comic out of the 70s.
September 10, 2021
4.5 out of 5
This book has without a doubt the most beautiful female character to ever grace a comic's page (she doesn't look like what's on the cover).
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Absolutely amazing. Jesse White's artwork is fantastic. Jon Del Arroz's writing is solid too, not perfect but solid. However, some nitpicks:
1. What 11th Century Catholic on seeing a beautiful naked woman would think "is it a vision of Our Lady?" No one would think that then, and no one would think that now. Perhaps Sir Domingo got knocked on the head while on Crusade.
2. In a similar vein, Sir Domingo rescues the Chalice of Christ from the Demon King, but drops it whole saving Lady Mina. He doesn't set it down, but just drops it as if it's no big deal. Despite that being the purpose of his quest. Seemed out of character.
Ending was good and unexpected. Obvious cameos for the monks, as their faces stood out a little too much.
Overall, recommended for the artwork alone, not to mention the fun story.
This book has without a doubt the most beautiful female character to ever grace a comic's page (she doesn't look like what's on the cover).
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Absolutely amazing. Jesse White's artwork is fantastic. Jon Del Arroz's writing is solid too, not perfect but solid. However, some nitpicks:
1. What 11th Century Catholic on seeing a beautiful naked woman would think "is it a vision of Our Lady?" No one would think that then, and no one would think that now. Perhaps Sir Domingo got knocked on the head while on Crusade.
2. In a similar vein, Sir Domingo rescues the Chalice of Christ from the Demon King, but drops it whole saving Lady Mina. He doesn't set it down, but just drops it as if it's no big deal. Despite that being the purpose of his quest. Seemed out of character.
Ending was good and unexpected. Obvious cameos for the monks, as their faces stood out a little too much.
Overall, recommended for the artwork alone, not to mention the fun story.
April 2, 2025
Deus Vult offers quite the lovely alternative to the soulless virtue signaling of modern-day comics. The artwork is stunning, reminiscent of the best sword and sorcery comics of the days of yore. Reading a graphic novel where the hero praises God is refreshing, and I found the lore rather interesting. However, compared to the complex emotional musings of comics such as Conan the Barbarian, the overall storyline seems very simplistic, and for a Christian book some of the artwork was a little too...spicy.
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