Marvel Comics’ X-Men Gold #1 was illustrated by an Indonesian muslim artist named Ardian Syaf. Syaf’s artwork included anti-Christian and anti-Semitic messages that were discovered by fans after its publication.

Marvel has found themselves in trouble once more after fans discovered anti-Semitic and anti-Christian messages in a recent comic book issue.

The artwork within X-Men Gold #1 features numerous references to the ongoing Indonesian protests against the Christian governor of Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.

Indonesian artist Ardian Syaf (UPDATE: the artist has since responded to the controversy) inserted numerous references to the protests. Most prominent is a t-shirt worn by the mutant Colossus which features QS 5:51, a reference to Qur’an Surah 5:51.

That section translates, according to Qur’an.com: “Oh you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an ally to them among you – then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed, Allah guides not the wrongdoing people.”

The numbers 212 and 51 also make appearances, themselves references to the mass protests and another Qur’an verse forbidding Muslims from being led by other Muslims. There’s also an image of Kitty Pryde, a known Jewish character, whose head obscures a Jewellery shop sign so just the word “Jew” is prevalent.

In Indonesia, the governor of Jakarta is facing a blasphemy trial for telling voters not to be “duped” by religious leaders using verses from the Koran saying that Muslims cannot be led by a non-Muslim. Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama is a Christian. His alleged blasphemy violates a law enacted in 1965 and has sparked rounds of protests in Jakarta.

@MarkPaniccia Are you aware that Adrian Syaf included bigoted messages in X-Men Gold #1? This shouldn't be allowed. https://t.co/qIyjYgqT5Q pic.twitter.com/drPjBFWYsh

— DJ Rogers (@faluians) April 8, 2017

Marvel has issued a statement and is taking “disciplinary action” against the artist.

The numbers 212 and 51 also make appearances, themselves references to the mass protests and another Qur’an verse forbidding Muslims from being led by other Muslims. There’s also an image of Kitty Pryde, a known Jewish character, whose head obscures a Jewellery shop sign so just the word “Jew” is prevalent.

Marvel has since released a statement on the matter, reading: “The mentioned artwork in X-Men Gold #1 was inserted without knowledge behind its reported meanings.

“These implied references do not reflect the views of the writer, editors or anyone else at Marvel and are in direct opposition of the inclusiveness of Marvel Comics and what the X-Men have stood for since their creation. This artwork will be removed from subsequent printings, digital versions, and trade paperbacks and disciplinary action is being taken.”

Ardian Syaf has since made his own statement via his Facebook page.

Syaf has since posted a statement to Facebook on the controversy, saying his “career is now over” following Marvel’s disciplinary action.

The statement reads: “Hello, Worlds… My career is over now. It’s the consequence what I did, and I take it. Please no more mockery, debat, no more hate. I hope all in peace.

In this last chance, I want to tell you the true meaning of the numbers, 212 and QS 5:51. It is number of JUSTICE. It is number of LOVE. My love to Holy Qur’an…my love to the last prophet, the Messenger…my love to ALLAH, The One God.

My apologize for all the noise. Good bye, May God bless you all. I love all of you. Ardian Syaf.“

He claims to be expressing justice and love, while supporting a system that could put a man in jail for 5 years for simply saying something that Muslims were offended by. That is neither just nor loving.