Astronauts in Trouble

Larry Young launched Astronauts in Trouble in 2003 with AiT/Planet Lar, a series that blends sci-fi with a gritty, human-scale take on space exploration. With artists Charlie Adlard and Matt Smith, the book focuses on the flawed, desperate people behind the glamour of the space race. It matters as a smart, character-driven counterpoint to more heroic space operas, grounding its drama in the messy reality of ambition and survival.