Family pop culture convention Supanova has defended itself against claims of homophobia after a comic which depicts same-sex intercourse being viewed by Jesus was removed from sale at the weekend.

The comic, Jesus Reloadeth’d, by Melbourne artist Scarlette Baccini depicts a robed Jesus character watching on as two men have consensual anal sex.

Scarlette Baccini with her controversial book Jesus Reloadeth'd Credit:Michael Clayton Jones

Supanova staff removed the comic from sale during the final hours of the event on Sunday, Baccini said.

She then took to social media, where she and fellow comic makers and illustrators claimed the removal was fuelled by a religious or homophobic agenda.