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Testament
Meet Testament: the premier caretaker android for the future. Not only were they designed to care for the wellbeing of dozens of interstellar passengers; explorers, scientists, poets, and artists - they have also downloaded millennia of religious texts and liturgies to best serve the members of a religious commune that make up the bulk of their human charges. These members of the Order of the Abundant Grace of the Cosmic Christ, having already chosen a monastic and scholarly life, are ideal for their mission: a one-way voyage to discover all they can about a miraculous far-flung planet capable of life and, by choice, not repopulate.
Soon, only Sister Judith remains on the distant planet, facing decades of life alone with her caretaker and no other human company. Struggling with faith and despair, she seeks purpose, or perhaps something else, in a sudden research trip into hazardous territory. Testament tries to carry out their directives, while staring down their own immortality, and questioning their place in a spiritual infinity equipped with the knowledge and traditions of people who could never have imagined a being like them.
Soon, only Sister Judith remains on the distant planet, facing decades of life alone with her caretaker and no other human company. Struggling with faith and despair, she seeks purpose, or perhaps something else, in a sudden research trip into hazardous territory. Testament tries to carry out their directives, while staring down their own immortality, and questioning their place in a spiritual infinity equipped with the knowledge and traditions of people who could never have imagined a being like them.
- GenresGraphic Novels
118 pages, Paperback
Published December 3, 2025
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January 11, 2026
J Marshall Smith's first full length graphic novel confirms he's a name to watch out for. Testament follows a space faring expedition whose crew took a one way trip to explore a distant planet. After many years, Judith is the last remaining member, and tries to come to term with her faith and her mission. Gorgeously illustrated, with some beautifully quiet moments. This is the kind of slice of life scifi I live for
December 25, 2025
This was a speedy read that can provoke some good thought. The art style wasn’t my favorite, and it was *quick*, but it was concise. The ending got me into some good discussions! Good for anyone who likes sci-fi and contemplating if androids have souls.
December 14, 2025
Great world, great idea. My only complaint is wishing it was twice as long.... I could have lived in this world for a while.
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