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This vlog explores comics, manga, filmmaking, theology, world-building, concept art, music, and contemporary culture through the lens of artist and storyteller Siku. From behind-the-scenes creative process and visual development to discussions on mythology, science fiction, anime, and narrative design, the channel documents the intersection of art, culture, and imagination.
"Jesus" interviews Siku
In a recent interview on his Amazon special, Jonathan Roumie, who portrays Jesus in The Chosen, spoke about Siku’s work and its impact on him, saying, “He did an amazing graphic novel called Manga Jesus and also created The Manga Bible. He’s amazing.”
Introducing, siku
Siku's light hearted self introduction.
Back-in-the-day 2000AD interview
In the late 1990s, 2000 AD entered a darker, more cinematic phase marked by dense line work, urban dystopias, and experimental page design. A new generation of artists reshaped British comics into a grittier, more fragmented visual style. Among them, Siku contributed to titles including Judge Dredd, bringing bold cinematic framing and helping define the atmospheric late-1990s British comic aesthetic.
Honest Review of Siku's The Manga Bible – Is It Worth Reading?
This thoughtful and honest review of The Manga Bible by Siku explores the innovative approach of this Christian graphic novel that retells the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The reviewer discusses what works well in this unique adaptation and highlights areas that could be improved.
BBC 2 @ the Watford Colosseum, London
The story of Good Friday told in a completely new way by the artist and narrative designer, Siku, the creative behind the Manga Bible, Judge Dredd and 2000AD comics. In a specially written narrative, Siku tells the story of the last hours of Jesus' life, bringing out the drama and spectacle in a way that is accessible to a wide and varied audience.
Diane Lious Jordan, presenting.
From BBC to The New York Times, The Seattle Times, Reuters, WIRED and National Geographic, Siku’s work has been featured in media around the world
In the late 1990s, 2000 AD entered a distinctly darker, more cinematic phase, defined by dense line work, harsh urban dystopias and experimental page design. A new generation of artists reshaped the magazine’s identity, pushing British comics beyond traditional Franco-
TV
Siku has been featured on BBC Breakfast News and painted a mural live on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast, where he shared the set with childhood hero Grandmaster Flash. His manga work has appeared on More4’s evening news, and he was a guest on Channel 5’s Chris Moyles Show, where a stunt involving “electrocuting” the audience turned out to be an elaborate prank at his expense.
Clients
For Siku, client work is akin to wrestling with “crimson angels”: demanding, intense, and ultimately rewarding. He approaches each brief with the conviction that every problem has an answer and refuses to give up until a strong creative solution is found.
Print & Online Features – UK & International
Siku’s work has attracted attention from both church and mainstream media around the world, especially through the international success of The Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation. His interviews explore his journey from 2000AD and superhero comics to graphic retellings of Scripture for a global audience.
The Associated Press Archive
The Manga Bible uses the popular Japanese manga art style and modern, "street-level" language to make biblical stories more accessible and relatable to teenagers (0:34-2:13). Published by Hodder and Stoughton, the adaptation is praised by educators like Cris Rogers and students for transforming the text from an abstract, formal document into an engaging, chronological narrative (2:46-4:43).
Siku Christian Manga Ident
Sao Paulo Press