"Across the decades, Americans in search of divine truths have turned to unconventional prophets for the answers. Some of these prophets have demanded their faith, fortunes, and even their very lives. In American Cult, over twenty cartoonists explore the history of these groups with clarity and empathy--digging deep to find the human stories within."--Provided by publisher.

"Buddha the Enlightened One and Jesus, Son of God have successfully brought the 20th century to a close, and after a few millennia of guiding humanity to salvation, these two sacred ones are in need of some rest and relaxation. They decide to share an apartment on Earth in Tokyo, but living among mortals in the 21st century is no cakewalk for the saintly duo... They may find it difficult to navigate modern Japanese living, but Jesus' carefree attitude...

"Holy hijinks! The wise-guys of Tachikawa continue their extended vacation in the suburbs of Tokyo, with goofy gags and messianic misadventure aplenty. Buddha and Jesus tackle the intricacies of online communication, try to corral the scheming Mara, and accidentally incite Japan's first gender reveal party. The idio-syncretic hilarity never ends!"--Back cover.

"Comic karma-geddon. Buddha, the Enlightened One, and Jesus, Son of God, continue their jovial adventures through Japan in search of new expieriences. The saintlt duo tests the resolve of their various "comic" personas, treads new ground with their old acquaintances in Tachikawa, and encounters a fresh cast of divine colleagues during their explorations of Tokyo. Walk the path of the wisest of guys, and finally learn the answer to age-old spiritual...