fujiwark scribbled: Craig Forgrave's Devil Jazz places the good versus evil story in modern times. Satan, posing as the friendly alien Armageddon, has risen from a long slumber in the ancient pyramids to aid humanity. Underneath the act and back in his natural form, he has enlisted Adolf Hitler, Vincent van Gogh, and Marilyn Monroe to wreak havoc. Meanwhile, an amnesiac who rows into Doomsday Harbor finds himself recognized as the prophet Jesus Christ. Channeling a voice deep within, "JC" (as he prefers to be called) leads his disciples, including Matthew, Mark, Luke, John & Paul (twins), George, and Ringo, to spread the good word. The world is ending; Judgment Day draws closer. Timely miracles and disasters feature fast food, heavy metal, and sex. All events lead to the good versus evil showdown, a televised debate. This second meeting between JC and Satan plays out with great humor as the two face off, spewing insults and name calling with the intensity of enraged siblings. The comical - albeit bleak - scene begs the question who would you choose, given the halo-headed guy in a dress and the horned toad lord of the flies? It's a tough call. But Forgrave portrays human nature with great scope, spotlighting temptation, love, greed, and faith. The eclectic assembly of players works, and the plethora of witty lines fashions a new (yes, satirical) scripture of provocative ideas. Recommended for lapsed Catholics and/or anyone who's ever wondered how good vs. evil would manifest today.