About this story
Jesus has been crucified. His body is wrapped, laid in a stone tomb, and sealed behind a massive rolled stone. Roman soldiers stand guard. His friends scatter, devastated. Saturday passes in silence. Sunday before sunrise, Mary Magdalene and the women come to the tomb with spices to anoint the body. The stone is rolled away. A young man in white tells them, "He is not here. He is risen, just as he said." Mary turns and sees Jesus himself standing in the garden. He calls her by name. By that afternoon the message is racing through Jerusalem. This comic tells the central story of the Christian faith — the morning that changed everything.
Meet the cast
The characters in The Resurrection. Tap any face to read about who they are across the Bible Heroes library.
Jesus
risen teacherThe risen Christ who appears to Mary Magdalene and the disciples, bringing peace and joy after his resurrection.
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Mary Magdalene
woman of GalileeA devoted follower of Jesus who is the first to witness the empty tomb and the risen Christ. She brings the news to the disciples.
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Peter
chief discipleThe chief disciple who runs to the tomb with John and later witnesses Jesus' appearance in the upper room.
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The Roman Soldiers
Roman legionariesThe Roman guards stationed at the tomb who collapse in terror when the stone is rolled away.
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Where this happens
The places that anchor The Resurrection. Tap any tile to see every Bible Heroes comic set in that place.
The Garden Tomb
JerusalemA quiet garden glade outside Jerusalem with olive and almond trees, the limestone hill of Calvary visible in the distance.
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The Upper Room
JerusalemWithin the city walls of Jerusalem, a small room with arched windows overlooking the streets.
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