Grab Your Spacesuit for this Interplanetary Journey of Faith

Leslea Wahl reviews The Truth Is Out There: Brendan and Erc in Exile, an intellectually challenging graphic novel about apologetics.

The Truth Is Out There: Brendan & Erc in Exile, Vol. 1

By Amadeus
Publisher: Catholic Answers

Review: 

This book was such an unexpected surprise. I had no idea what to expect from an apologetic comic book. To start with, I didn’t even know what that genre meant. But quickly, I realized this book is a gem for those teens, or even adults who like philosophical debates. The Truth Is Out There: Brendan and Erc in Exile, written by a self-described contemplative monk, is unique and a clever way to share truths about the faith. 

Brendan and Erc are interplanetary mailmen. The reader gets to join these co-workers as they begin a journey of philosophical and theological questions about the meaning of life. The different acquaintances these friends encounter as they travel through the galaxy help them to uncover truths of the faith. 

This is such a fun, yet deeply informative book. The unique format makes the deep topics completely understandable. My teens would have loved this graphic novel when they were teens. And the best news is that there are two more Brendan and Erc adventures to discover. 

Summary: 

Brendan and Erc are just your average interplanetary mailmen trying to find their way in the galaxy. But one day, while piloting cargo through the far reaches of space, they suddenly find themselves on a journey they didn't expect: a journey to the truth. A totally new kind of resource for Catholic apologetics and evangelization, The Truth Is Out There combines the visual excitement and quirky humor of graphic novels with solid popular philosophy and theology.

The result is a book in which everyone from teens to adults can find accessible answers to questions about God, the soul, true happiness, and much more and have fun doing it! And because Brendan and Erc start their journey at the very beginning, readers don't have to be Catholic, or possess any kind of faith, to appreciate the thoughtful ideas and arguments they'll encounter.

If you just have an open mind (and a sense of adventure) you will come away from these pages with a clearer sense of life's purpose, and a better understanding of the reasons for believing in God, Jesus, and the Church. And if you're already a believer, The Truth Is Out There will deepen your knowledge of the Faith and sharpen your skills at defending it. 

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