The summer reading list to end all summer reading lists

Several fine Reformed stalwarts have come up with recommended summer reading lists. Here are some I've come across:

• Albert Mohler
  
• C.J. Mahaney
  
• Crossway
  
• Sean Lucas
  
• Rick Phillips
  
• Stephen Nichols
  
• Thabiti Anyabwile
  
• Iain Campbell
  
• Phil Ryken
  
• Carl Trueman
  
• Derek Thomas
  
• Keith Mathison
  
• Gavin Perkins
  
• Tony Payne
  
• Tim Keller

And, of course, you could always head over to Discerning Reader for more books to read. Or check out Desiring God's resources. Or Ligonier Ministries' list. Or see Frame's or Poythress' book reviews. Or even have a look at the top right sidebar of the Pyromaniacs' blog to see what Phil Johnson is currently reading.

Okay. So. Yeah. Sure, there are some serious books on these lists. Some weighty tomes mentioned above. Books written in specialized fields by erudite scholars. Books written by academics and other professionals who have spent years upon years (if not their entire lives) of study in order to bring forth these books. Books several hundred pages in length (also entirely in font size 1; and not Times New Roman font but I'm talkin' photon font). Books with detailed, complex, technical argumentation.

However, I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, as significant as these books may be, they're nevertheless mere child's play in comparison to what I'm used to reading. They're nothing special to me. They're the sort of thing I could read in a few moments. Right before breakfast. Or during breaks at work. While waiting for the bus. Maybe in-between TV commercials. In the interval between flossing and brushing my teeth. That sort of thing.

Rather, true believer, let me introduce you to a serious list for serious peeps. A list which will put all these previous lists to shame. A list which will cause all other lists to pale by comparison. A list which will leave you reeling. A list which will so blow your mind away that I'll have to smack you with the back of my big pimp hand in order to bring you back to reality.

Yes, without further ado, here is the summer reading list to end all summer reading lists (brace yourselves -- and don't say I didn't warn you):

• Bible: Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art
  
• Theology and Philosophy: Calvin and Hobbes
  
• Masculinity: Man of Steel
  
• Femininity: Wonder Woman
  
• Dating and Relationships: Bizarro
  
• Art and Culture: Comic Book Movies
  
• Literature: Watchmen
  
• History: The History of Superhero Comic Books
  
• Evangelism: Comic-Con
  
• Church and Ministry: The Religious Affiliation of Comic Book Characters
  
• Daily Devotions: Comic Book News
  
• Science: Comic Book Periodic Table
  
• Technology: xkcd
  
• Bioethics: Dr. Bruce Banner
  
• Politics: Comics Code
  
• Work and Business: Dilbert
  
• Legal: Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
  
• Justice: Batman
  
• Eschatology: Kingdom Come
  
• Resurrection: "The Cat Came Back"
  
• Reference: Toonopedia