- Chick self-published his first religious mini-comic, Why No Revival?, in 1960, while working for a tape recorder company. Initially working out of his kitchen, he became increasingly prolific throughout the decade, and officially incorporated Chick Publications in 1970. The anti-Catholic conspiracy theories that would become a prominent feature of his work were inspired by Alberto Rivera, a con man who claimed to be a former Jesuit priest with insight into the Vatican’s secret (and seemingly counter-intuitive) involvement in Islam, communism, abortion, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and the Jonestown Massacre. With the help of Fred Carter—with whom he split drawing duties starting in 1972—and at least one more unknown artist, Chick produced over 250 tracts, which were translated into over 100 languages.
My father is one of those assholes that leaves these in random places, hoping some lost soul will come across it and confuse Jack's condescension, bigotry, ignorance, and unsympathetic disgust with the generosity and love some find in the teachings of Christ. I've read every single one, and, while definitely an eccentric curiosity for most, there are far too many that share his beliefs and worldview for me to take them lightly. Luckily that "too many" is not that much in the grand scheme. Rot in your grave, you fuckin scumbag.
On one hand, good riddance. On the other? hahaha no, good riddance.
How can they say that and not put up any pictures!?an ironic fanbase who appreciated Chick’s work for its unintentionally absurd plotting and dialogue and its frequent, tone-deaf attempts at appealing to specific audiences, making excerpts from and parodies of Chick tracts common in ‘zines and on punk flyers throughout the ’80s and ’90s.