After his death, Che Guevara became an idol and was even compared to Jesus Christ. Many images, poems, plays, and films bear witness to this remarkable process, which made studious use of Christian iconography. In this way, Che Guevara became a Christ figure for our times. In order to explain their real affinity, the author examines Jesus as a historical figure and illuminates parallels with Che.
This critical study delves into the life and work of a Swiss artist renowned for creating a significant comic strip. It explores the artist's unique style, thematic elements, and the cultural impact of their work within the comic genre. The analysis highlights key influences on the artist's creative process and offers insights into their contributions to visual storytelling, making it a valuable resource for both art enthusiasts and scholars interested in the evolution of comics.
Auf den ersten Blick mag es überraschen, den Revolutionär Che Guevara als Heiligen und Jesus Christus, den Sohn Gottes, als Revolutionär zu sehen. David Kunzle zeigt auf, wie Che Guevara nach seinem Tod zum theomorphen Idol verklärt wurde. Zahlreiche Bilder, Gedichte, Theaterstücke und Filme bezeugen diesen Prozess, der sich fleißig traditioneller Motive der christlichen Ikonographie bediente. - Um zu verdeutlichen, wie nahe sich beide tatsächlich sind, betrachtet der Autor im Gegenzug zur Verklärung Che Guevaras den historischen Jesus und deckt viele Parallelen auf.