Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman blends all forms of religious beliefs both old and new together amazingly to create a very abstract yet perfect idea of the interaction and ability for religions to coexist, and the struggle that goes on amongst them. He is also just a damn good writer.

Books I recommend include:
American Gods
Neverwhere
Smoke and Mirrors

Graphic Novels I recommend:
The Sandman Series
Neverwhere

Neil has a movie coming out called Beowulf, If its anything like his novels and has anything to do with the actual tale of Beowulf it should be good!!