SAMSON: RISE
NOW AVAILABLE!
From creators Daryl Peninton and M.J. Baker, comes a biblical story of epic proportions. Discover the strength and weakness of the mighty SAMSON.
Own your copy of this jaw-dropping comic that tells the story of the real-life biblical superhero and the action-packed life he lived. This ain’t your Sunday School version! [T for Teen]
Divinely imbued with supernatural strength. Feared by his enemies. Destined to deliver his people.
In his final hours, Samson reflects on the path his life has taken. Where did it all go wrong? And is there a chance of redemption?
Written and illustrated by Daryl Peninton and M.J. Baker, SAMSON: RISE tells the story of one of the most famous Judges of Israel in a form and style that is truly unique. Flashbacks of Samson’s rise and fall recount moments of victory and defeat as he seeks forgiveness from the God who set him apart for greatness.
We invite you to journey back with us and witness the life of the world’s strongest warrior, as we explore aspects of destiny, divine intervention, failure, and second chances in… SAMSON: RISE.
PARENTAL ADVISORY: Rated T (for Teen). This gritty depiction is best suited for teens and adults.
Bonus pages featuring illustrations by guest artists, development art, and a biblical study guide, are included!
SAMSON: RISE on The Con Guy!
Daryl Peninton, Matt Baker, and Daniel Hancock discuss SAMSON: RISE with Jim Frye and Luke Cheeseman on The Con Guy podcast:
The Making of SAMSON: RISE with Matt Baker
Check out Matt Baker’s interview on the creation of SAMSON: RISE on the Christian Comic Arts Society livestream!
THE CREATORS
Daryl Peninton
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” - Colossians 3:23
That is the motivation that fuels everything Daryl Peninton does. Daryl’s professional artistic endeavors started as an inbetweener and later, a clean up artist at DisneyToons Studios in the early 2000’s and continued with his work as a storyboard artist for a number animation studios.
He has collaborated with Matt Baker to publish two books, the Big Bible Challenge being the first and SAMSON: RISE being the latest.
Daryl is an unashamed Christian, committing his artistic talents to point others toward Jesus Christ.
Daryl and his wife have four children, they live in Melbourne, Australia.
Matt Baker
Matt Baker is an artist and illustrator whose artworks gravitate toward exploring the mystery, struggle, and beauty of existence.
Matt’s career began in 2001, working in animation at DisneyToon Studios in Sydney. Since 2006 he has been freelancing as an illustrator, and in recent years has also begun to explore traditional forms of art in his so-called spare time. When he’s not working digitally, he likes to get his hands dirty with charcoals, inks, oils and pastels, all the fun messy stuff.
Matt has illustrated several comic books, including The Story of Jesus for Bible Society Australia. His artwork “The Gloriously Wounded” a charcoal portrait about triumphing over hardship, won both the Portraiture and People's Choice sections in the 2017 Newcastle Art Prize. He first collaborated with friend and former colleague Daryl Peninton in 2012, on the illustrations for the award winning Big Bible Challenge for Scripture Union. The SAMSON: RISE comic book is their second major creative collaboration.
Matt lives with his wife and two children in the Clarence Valley region of Northern NSW, Australia, where the summers are long and the winters short.
Own your copy of this stunning SAMSON: RISE poster!
Featuring artwork not included in the comic book, this epic depiction of the Samson after his victory against the lion perfectly captures his fearlessness in the face of man and beast.
Check Out This Epic SAMSON Miniature!
This high-quality 3D printed and hand-painted collector’s item will be available only for a limited time. Sculpted by Rudse Carvalho Junior! @rudsecj
If you’re interested in securing an exclusive SAMSON: RISE miniature, please contact us and we’ll notify you as they become available.
