Pope John Paul II in Action

Posted on March 22nd, 2008 at 01:14am by Mark

Tradermaester-maestertrader Adam remembers young Karol Wojtyla (henceforth known as “the pope boy”) running through the streets of Poland in Marvel’s comic book adaptation of his life. I’m happy to bolster Adam’s memory with these EXCLUSIVE!!! images of the pope boy playing soccer in his hometown of Wadowice (larger image).

The Pope plays soccer…(Small)

For my part, the image from the comic book that has stayed with me for over 25 years, the image which I don’t even have to open up the comic book to recall in vivid detail is the Pope skiing (actually, he was only a cardinal then, but who’s keeping track?). Look at him go!

The Pope loves to ski…(Small)

What form! What grace! What cool pope shades! (Larger Image)

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2 Comments Add your own

  • 1. AB  |  March 22nd, 2008 at 9:52 am

    You had me at "henceforth known as ‘the pope boy’"…

  • 2. JBooth  |  March 23rd, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    That second drawing reminded me that at some point, I remember seeing a picture of the pope skiing well into his later years. (Couldn’t find it online - this is the closest I could get.)

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