The cover for the upcoming issue of Charlie Hebdo has been revealed, and it’s a doozy:
#BREAKING Prophet Mohammed holds 'Je suis Charlie' sign in new Charlie Hebdo cartoon
— AFP news agency (@AFP) January 12, 2015
This is the next Charlie Hebdo cover featuring Muhammad with the "Je Suis Charlie" sign. pic.twitter.com/M8U6cBzejj
— Gideon Resnick (@GideonResnick) January 12, 2015
The first #CharlieHebdo cover after 12 of their colleagues were executed for publishing a depiction of Mohammed. pic.twitter.com/muLSKev1vY
— Elliott Schwartz (@elliosch) January 12, 2015
Mahomet en une du «Charlie Hebdo» de mercredi http://t.co/2JGWBH2Qpz pic.twitter.com/1AzjFiFvmL
— Libération (@libe) January 12, 2015
According to Libération Société, the illustration depicts indeed Muhammad.
@lachlan does that say "All is Forgiven" on the top?
— Sarah (@mamaswati) January 12, 2015
Indeed. “Tout est pardonné.”
https://twitter.com/seanagnew/status/554755920207818752
https://twitter.com/laurakfillault/status/554756913028538368
Fearlessness in the face of violent intimidation is an amazing — and truly beautiful — thing to behold.
TROLL. SO. HARD. RT @AFP Prophet Mohammed holds 'Je suis Charlie' sign in new Charlie Hebdo cartoon
— Conor Rogers (@conorjrogers) January 12, 2015
Excellent. The NEW #CharlieHebdo edition is out. pic.twitter.com/q57a7b8Xd1
— David Vance (@DVATW) January 12, 2015
Le brass balls, y'all. RT @AFP #BREAKING Prophet Mohammed holds 'Je suis Charlie' sign in new Charlie Hebdo cartoon
— mcbc (@mcbc) January 12, 2015
+1 #charliehebdo This week's cover – pic.twitter.com/KbtnmF2vuq
— alexmassie (@alexmassie) January 12, 2015
What makes this cover so beautifully subversive is its portrayal of Muhammed as merciful, not vengeful. pic.twitter.com/MovZcRGHtX
— Christian Vanderbrouk (@UrbanAchievr) January 12, 2015
Exit question:
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/554757760576151552
Continued thoughts and prayers to the Charlie Hebdo staff.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional text and tweets.