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It was supposed to be an updated retelling of the David / Saul / Jonathan tale, but if so, they really missed the mark.

Other than having a character named David Shepherd, and a token lipservice to God, this is a completely different story that takes classic elements and then makes them unrecognizable.

The first hour was fine. However, the second hour took a dark turn. Jonathan is privately gay and hates David for saving him? David lied about what happened with Goliath? His most heroic act is in surrendering? And his encounter with Goliath took place under cover of night, and was a front for a rescue operation instead of a bold challenge invoking the name and power and sovereignty of God?

If they were pandering to any specific group with this project, it /wasn’t/ Christians. Yes, the Reverend appears to be a Samuel-like character, but he’s on-screen for about five minutes out of two hours, not enough to make up for a completely revisionist story.

I had high hopes for this one, but, alas, this retelling only shows how far people will go to distort a classic tale of victory in trusting in God / defeat in trusting self to a soap opera with tanks.

Ray Gun Revival magazine, Issue 51, has blown in from the cold!
The search party has returned. Get Issue #51 while you can!

56 pages

The Overlords’ Lair: Random acts of unsolicited encouragement

Direct Observation by Adrian Simmons
The Hive Consortium was losing their war. Could human children be their solution?

Spider on a Sidewalk by Paula R. Stiles
A captain and her crew try to solve a mystery of perspective in a dangerous part of space.

Smart Bomb by O. Charles Swallows, Jr., Mr.
Their ship crashed, two aliens attempt to convince a planet-busting bomb to delay detonation.

Inquefish by Steven Gerard
The beach was always a place for relaxation and renewal, until now.

Torva Prime by Chip Meador
There’s plenty of work for a P.I. on Torva Prime, but like any city, it has its rough spots.

Featured artist , Lev Savitskiy, Ukraine

Calamity’s Child, Chapter Six: Rites of Passage – Dante’s Fourth, by Gaslight, Part Two by M. Keaton

Thieves’ Honor: Episode Six: The Game – Taw, Anyone? by Keanan Brand

Deuces Wild, Season Two: Chapter 8 – Final Flight by L. S. King

Jasper Squad, Episode 11 — The Lieutenant’s Gambit, Part II: Revelations and Ruin by Paul Christian Glenn