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HIGHLY recommended!! A perfect CDMA book for both newbie and guru.
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Because of human's falling, the salvation has to be involved in God's administration. The very God had to become a man to die for man. Praise the Lord, His administration did not stop by His death. His resurrection and resurrection power have made this life-driven administration continue and even consummate in the New Jerusalem!
Now God's administration is exercised in the Church: "I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Mat 16:18) God needs His believers to participate in His divine economy on this earth, and to destroy Satan's kingdom and build up God's kingdom, which is the domain of His authority, His administration, and His divine life. "But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you." (Mat 12:28)
I have never read any book like Economy of God that unveils God's heart's desire in such a deep and thorough way. The book is a must for those who have a pure heart to love and seek Christ, and want to participate in God's divine economy today on this earth.
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The real highlight is John Buscema's artwork. It's possibly some of the best of his career, and doesn't seem to lose anything in black and white. His work, in contrast with Jack Kirby's, is much more realistic and subtle. As far as the writing goes, hey, it's Stan Lee and thus always entertaining, but he gets a little too preachy in spots for my tastes.
One of the best stories is where the Surfer encounters Mephisto for the first time. The art is incredible, and we really see what makes the Surfer tick. It's worth it for this story alone. The origin story is the only one featuring Galactus, and it's very entertaining as well. Also exceptional is the issue where the Surfer takes on Thor. This is really Stan Lee at his very best, tossing out hilariously over-the-top Asgardian speak in the "thrilling Marvel fashion". And no one could ever draw brooding characters like Johnny Buscema. Check out the shot of Loki slumped in his chair. Now that, my friends, is brooding. Really, how could you not love this?
We even get a Spider-Man appearance, but as usual in his early guest appearences, Spidey comes off as quite the little jerk. It's still fun to see him take on the Silver Surfer though. Overall, a very worthy purchase.
The true merit of a comic illustrator's art is how it shows up without color, and John Buscema's work shines in this volume. It's really too bad he is so wasted on a lackadaisical book like Conan the Barbarian nowadays...Buscema has always been one of comic's finest artists: no flash, no exaggerated figures...just technical perfection. Too bad Todd McFarlane or Jim Lee apparently never read these comics before beginning their wasted careers. Jack Kirby provides the art for the final story in the book.
The Surfer meets up with many Marvel luminaries, including Thor, Spider-Man, The Inhumans and the Human Torch, and faces off against Mephisto, The Flying Dutchman, The Stranger and many more mundane menaces that are given extra life in these stories.
Of all the great "relevant" sixties comics, The Silver Surfer stories have probably withstood the test of time the best. Definitely a must-have volume.
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Doc Parrish 3rd. Force Recon 1969-1970
I bought and read this book, after returning from the funeral of my friend's father, Lt. Col. Buck Coffman, this past weekend (1 Sept., '01). Col. Coffman was a fascinating, remarkable man who served his nation well. Sometimes, perhaps, better than it's people deserved. I knew him apart from his role as warrior (though ALWAYS a Marine), and he set a standard to aspire to, as a man and as Man. He was loved truly by his family and friends.
At his memorial service, I had the privelege of meeting the author, Col. Lee, as well as Maj. Norton, Col. Morris, Gen. Gray and several of the other courageous men who served with them in the Marines; men written of in this book. Each and every one of them impressed me with their intelligence, decency and honor, and for the love they so obviously share for one another.
I am now starting on Doc Norton's Force Recon Diaries. I am very grateful to the men who write these books. We should always remember that giants DO walk the earth. I'm honored to have spent a time, even but a moment, in the shadow of one.
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