John Roberts

I love Thor and Asgard and Orion and the New Gods and Wonder Woman's Greek Gods, but talking about Christianity in Daredevil, or Islam in Green Lantern (Simon Baz), affects my reading negatively. I should clarify that I don't mind Daredevil is Catholic. Batman's parents were Catholic too, and I love Batman. It just bothers me in Smith's Daredevil because it feels like those beliefs are being shoved towards me. I'd rather just keep religion and comics separate.

Jacob Harth

Since I believe that both religions and comic books are fiction, I do believe religions combined with comic books are a match made in heaven. Nothing wrong with superheroes with religions since religions do continue to be a popular product in real life and religion institutions are more stable than even corporations and countries. In the silver age and bronze age, Superman would mention the krypton gods every now and then also.

Chris Dagle

As always, comics often incorporate elements of the present-day into their world, as does most of fiction. Religion still plays a big part in present day society, so naturally it has to be addressed to a certain extent in the fictional superhero universes.

Brent Sauder

I'm a Christian, but reading a comic which focuses on say, a Hindu character's belief doesn't bother me at all. As long as religion isn't the centerpiece of the story, and isn't used in a proselytization context, I'm fine with it.

If I lived in a comic world I would have to be pretty foolish to not believe in god. I mean it's the same in video games for me. I always like characters like Tirion Fordring because because the light and all their god stuff is actually real so it's cool to see them laying down some divine justice.

Ethan Harris

I think it's great for religion to be represented in comic books. I think that comics should represent the diversity of the world around us figuratively and literally. What I think we need more of is different religions for alien species.

Dabbie Hines

I'm an atheist Jew, but it never bothered me. Simon Baz's Muslimhood is a big part of who he is, though. The character would really lose the point if it wasn't put into play, not to mention some of his charm. Don't forget that he's not super-religious, anyway. (i.e. He has tattoos, he's a car thief, etc.) Religion is a thing, and it would be strange for comics to completely ignore it.

Also, the X-Men need Judaism for their origin to work, let's not forget. Captain America is based around a Nazi villain, gotta have Jews for that to work. So, some diversity is always good.

Akin Balewa

If it's done right – advances the plot, adds to the character, settings, etc – without being preachy or insulting, it's fine with me. Mirrors the diversity of religion in real life. I think playing the cards right, it could send out really good vibes to the general public and not just comic fans. I, for one, would love to see a writer properly handle a Simon Baz team up with the Ragman (if he still exists). It would be relevant to real life and good PR is always a plus