J. M. DeMatteis is a convert to Hinduism. DeMatteis is a Meher Baba devotee. [Source: Meher Baba press release; http://www.avatarmeherbaba.org/matteis.html] He is also a musician, and has released a CD of Baba-related music. See: http://www.oasiscd.com/dematteis/
J. M. DeMatteis is noted for his well-balanced, well-written, sensitive portrayals of religious characters in his comic book writing, and for his insightful and intelligent handling of religious themes.
From: jonny3683
Date: Thurs, Nov 9 2000 12:00 am...I don't recall any Buddhist or Hindu stories in comics.
From: gzywicki [Greg Zywicki]
Date: Fri, Nov 10 2000 12:00 amYou missed [J.M.] DeMatteis in the 80's then. There was a time when every one of his stories veered into obscure hinduism. Dr. Fate was the best example. Real shame too, because it overwhelmed what had started out as a very engaging book.
From: Kevin J. Maroney
Date: Fri, Nov 10 2000 12:00 am...what deMatteis believes, and what his stories often concern, isn't Hindu per se; it's the religion of Meher Baba, which is an eccumenical blend of religions with large doses of both Hindu and Christianity.