I'm getting the DVD ASAP.
I haven't seen any of the anime yet. *cries*
I have the first two manga, where Joshua first shows up. My first impression? "OMG, Kaworu has a twin!"
Seriously. The expression on his face is the exact same one as Kaworu (Eva).
Anyways, he has so much about him that just rocks. The horns, the attitude, the "I don't hate society, I just hate [insert major detail] about society", and he's blond. Of course, I can't give away spoilers, and I may just be getting myself all worked up for nothing. I've only read one chapter with him in it (that, and the one about the past, but...).
Chrno Crusade itself has a cool premise, and a setting that's not seen in almost all anime. I highly recommend it (assuming the manga transition was done well. Which I trust Ryan's judgement and I'll say it is).