Francis Brother of the Universe #1 Saint of Assisi Biography 1980 MARVEL CGC 9.8

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FRANCIS, BROTHER OF THE UNIVERSE (Marvel Comics Pub; 1980; One-Shot)

#1 (1980; FIRST PRINTING;

Catholic Christian Religious Biography Comic;

52 page Round-Bound Giant Comic, with NO Advertising;

Distributed by Marvel Comics and religious distribution by Paulist Press.

( A ) The Complete Life Story of Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (1181–1226), known as Saint Francis Bernadone of Assisi;  

44 Page Biography Story in Comic Nook Format;

Founder of the Franciscan Order, Confessor of the Faith and Stigmatist!

Issued to celebrate the 800th Birthday of Saint Francis Bernadone of Assisi, which was coming in 1982;

First Line of Dialogue or Text: Mount La Verna, Italy, during the thirteenth century. There is a man alone on the mountainside, a man lost in thought and prayer

** All New Original made for comics Story and Art;

( B ) Canticle of the Sun;

St. Francis song adapted for the off-Broadway musical "Francis" by Frank Martin.

First Line of Dialogue or Text: Praise be to You, O Lord and Father;

Ken Ford (credited) (adaptation); Richard Duprey (credited) (adaptation); Francesco d'Assisi (credited as St. Francis of Assisi) (original song)

( C ) MAP of the extent of the Holy Roman Empire in Francis lifetime.

( D ) MAP of Italy and the region of Assisi.

( E ) Saint Francis and the Customs of Christmas:

Although it is not widely known, two of the most popular Christmas traditions originated with Francis of Assisi.

( F ) Some Other Facts About St. Francis and His Followers;

More books have been written about St. Francis than any other saint.

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** Issued near the same time period as;

( 1 ) Franco Zeffirelli's film: Brother Sun Sister Moon;

( 2 ) NBC's documentary Saint Francis: A search for the man and his meaning;

( 3 ) The Off-Broadway musical Francis!

Jorge Mario Bergoglio the 266th POPE chose the papal name Francis (or Latin: Franciscus) in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi;

Wikipedia Notes;

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** Francis of Assisi OFM, was an Italian mystic and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a beggar and itinerant preacher. One of the most venerated figures in Christianity, Francis was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 16 July 1228. He is commonly portrayed wearing a brown habit with a rope tied around his waist, featuring three knots that symbolize the three Franciscan vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.

** In 1219, he went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the sultan al-Kamil and put an end to the conflict of the Fifth Crusade. In 1223, he arranged for the first live nativity scene as part of the annual Christmas celebration in Greccio. According to Christian tradition, in 1224 Francis received the stigmata during the apparition of a Seraphic angel in a religious ecstasy.

** He founded the men's Order of Friars Minor, the women's Order of St. Clare, the Third Order of St. Francis and the Custody of the Holy Land. Once his community was authorized by Pope Innocent III, he withdrew increasingly from external affairs.

** Francis is associated with patronage of animals and the environment. It became customary for churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of the fourth of October. He is known for devotion to the Eucharist. Along with Catherine of Siena, he was designated patron saint of Italy. He is also the namesake of the American city of San Francisco.

** Venerated in; Catholic Church, Anglican Communion, Lutheranism, Old Catholic Church, Episcopal Church (United States)

** Canonized; July 16/1228, Assisi, Papal States by Pope Gregory IX;

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Full Color 6-7/8" x 10" Color Comic Book magazine;

Mary Jo Duffy and Roy Gasnick story;

Wraparound cover and Art by John Buscema and Marie Severin; 

** CGC; NM/MT, 9.8, with Off-White to WHITE Pages = $199.00;

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** Authenticity is Verified by CGC; **  CGC Regi stration Number =     4354157018

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  • Condition: Very Good
  • Condition: CGC; NM/MT, 9.8, with Off-White to WHITE Pages
  • Publication Year: 1980
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Character: FRANCIS, BROTHER OF THE UNIVERSE
  • Tradition: US Comics
  • Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
  • Series Title: Francis, Brother of the Universe
  • Superhero Team: Fantastic Four, X-Men
  • Grade: 9.8 Near Mint/Mint
  • Professional Grader: Certified Guaranty Company (CGC)
  • Publisher: Marvel Comics
  • Genre: Biography

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