Episode LXXIV - Into the Dark - Listen - For Christ's Sake,

Episode LXXIV - Into the Dark

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Jedi, Nihil and humble outer rim transport pilots. Claudia Gray's Into the Dark has it all, deftly exploring the struggles of three young folks making their way in the galaxy. I give my thoughts on the novel by focusing on Reath, Affie and Nan as believable, sympathetic characters. I also talk about Jesuits; just not Jesuits in Space.... For the pull list I look at Greg Pak's Vader #10 featuring yet another Anakin flashback, and the conclusion to the Brave New World arc in Kelly Thompson's Captain Marvel #26. Thanks for listening, and MTFBWY. Twitter @neug485 Instagram @mneug1138 Churchy blog: luminous-beings.com

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