99% Invisible Chick Tracts
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Jul 11, 2023 Dive into the bizarre world of Chick Tracts, the little comic books that swept America in the 1980s. These quirky religious stories featuring a diverse cast tackle heavy themes with black-and-white horror. Discover how a printing error sparked a global phenomenon and transformed evangelism. Explore the cultural clash surrounding these tracts, which are both collected as artifacts and condemned for their divisive messages. From their absurd appeal to their complicated legacy, Chick Tracts reveal a fascinating intersection of faith, art, and social commentary.
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David's Conversion
- In 1972, 9-year-old David Daniels had a life-changing encounter with a stranger.
- The stranger gave him a Chick tract, leading to David's conversion to Christianity.
Chick Tracts' Complicated Legacy
- Chick tracts, small religious comic books, have left a complex legacy.
- They are both collected as kitsch and condemned as hate speech for their harmful messages.
Jack Chick's Conversion
- Jack Chick, creator of Chick tracts, converted to Christianity after his honeymoon.
- His mother-in-law, unimpressed with his behavior, played him a sermon that changed his life.