Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.

The art style is pretty to look at and the dark humor is hilarious and very fitting with the theme. Admittedly, despite the serious topics of our imminent demise and the total collapse of society due to climate change, this graphic novel manages to bringforth laughters in me. I definitely recommend Hi, Earth to anyone who needs a laugh amidst our bleak reality.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A satire about the climate crisis we're hurtling towards, this book cleverly highlights the absurdity of some of our actions. It’s more of a short story graphic collection, with each page presenting a different story or artwork. While some entries advance the overall narrative the book aims to convey, others feel more abstract or disconnected. Some parts are funny and engaging, offering a “light” satirical take, though the topic it tackles remains undeniably relevant and pressing.

I've never laughed so hard at a comic before.

The drawings are simple and match the humor. Sometimes it's on the edge, but you have to like that.

Hi, Earth is a collection of climate aware comics that offer levity while still bringing attention to the severity of climate change. I found myself flying through this book, unable to set it down and finishing it pretty quickly in one sitting. Kunz and Pich provide clever and cute commentary without being preachy, which is much appreciated.

An amusing set of comics that focus on the state of our planet and what we are doing to it. Laugh through the pain.

A goofy book with comics that really pack a punch. There are definitely some nuggets of "you're right" and other jokes that flew over my head.

An incredibly quick read that will make you stop and think, but also get a chuckle out of you.

• little one-off stories, one page long
• cute, made me laugh in that "we're all gonna die, the world is dying" kind of way
• considering getting it as a phsycial copy - then you know its good
• highly recommend
• read final descriptive page for them about authors. It's so funny and good

This collection of earth, environment and nature-themed comics from "War and Peas" is a great mix of the simply silly, and a whole bunch of darkly humorous comics that make you laugh but also make you think inside "Oooohh, that's so true that it is actually kinda painful."

The book is a collection of one page, four panel comics with the theme of Earth and the environment.

Along with the four panel ones, it includes several one-page or two connected pages of fully filled jokes or commentary spread throughout the book.

There are many recurring themes and similar jokes, with several comics building upon, referencing, or continuing earlier ones.

It's an easy read, but only a few of the jokes were actually funny and made me laugh. Besides the jokes, it includes some wholesome comics and a bit of sexual commentary. However, the varying mix added to a sense of messiness, even though all of it follows a common theme.

Finally the artwork is alright, and I really liked the creativity used to make it adhere to the subject. It's a great effort but overall, it falls short of what I expected going in.

Feelings
As soon as I saw the cover I was hooked. The artists have such an easily recognizable art style and sense of humour. They did an amazing job once more with this collection and most stories really did hit home for me. It baffles me to see such small stories bringing such intense emotions. One story can be made up of only 4 images and still have that plot twist gotcha moment and it's fascinating.

Disclaimer that this is NOT suited for children.

What did I just read??? So much of this book is hilarious! It is also odd, but serious at times. At first, I thought it was solely going to be about how humans pollute the earth - a weighty subject, and I was hoping for a more comical read. Thankfully, I kept turning the pages! There is some strange humor in this book, but it cracked me up. I found myself laughing loudly in so many spots. We meet different life forms and creatures including praying mantises, giraffes, whales, flowers, trees and more, and we see what they might be thinking about their lives. It’s not always what you’d expect - chuckle, chuckle. I marked a bunch of the funnier pages so I can go back and laugh again. The drawings are well done and colorful too. Hi, Earth is a quick 104 pages, so if you’re unsure about it, just give it a chance. I’m glad I did. Thank you to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the digital ARC.

This collection of comics focuses on humanity, nature, and our inevitable demise. Such fun!

But really, I thought this book was pretty fun and irreverent. I also enjoyed that it wasn't random-- there were throughlines that kept it cohesive.

However, i felt some of the comics could've been punchier.... it was like 60% were really good and the other 40% were just ok. The jokes either didn't land or felt not fully formed, if that makes sense? And some of the jokes were really horny (which I don't mind) and didn't seem to flow as well, like they were kept in for the sake of being horny, not funny.

I just finished Hi, Earth by Jonathan Kunz and Elizabeth Pich, and honestly, it’s like the funniest, weirdest love letter to our messed-up planet. These webcomic geniuses (the duo behind War and Peas) have created a collection of comics that roast everything about human life while also making you appreciate how absurd and beautiful Earth really is. The book is full of strange characters like a horny flower, anthropomorphized recyclables, a scared teenage praying mantis named Timmy who is NOT ready for the mating process, and even some aliens trying to figure us out. It's like *Noah's Ark* if the animals were all weirdly relatable.

What I loved is how it balances humor and the deep stuff. It’s hilarious—seriously, I was laughing out loud at least once a page—but then you get these unexpected moments that actually make you stop and think. The way it pokes fun at our planet's problems while still showing love for it is a real feat. If you're into quirky, dark humor and comics that make you look at Earth through a totally different lens, *Hi, Earth* is a must-read. It’s 100 pages of pure weirdness, and I’m here for it.

Super fun round up of comics from this duo — read this on my iPad but the physical copy would make a good gift for anyone who likes comics (or the Earth!)

"Hi, Earth" is a charming blend of humor, wit, and quirky insights that explore the foolishness of modern life through the lens of an alien observer. The comic's clever writing and minimalist illustrations make it both relatable and deeply engaging. Kunz and Pich artfully balance lightheartedness with thought-provoking commentary, making "Hi, Earth" a delight for readers who appreciate sharp, relevant humor. Highly recommended for anyone looking to laugh and reflect on the human condition in tandem!

This is a collection of webcomics, some of which you may have seen online separately (I certainly have). As with any collection, it's uneven: some are hilarious, some are just okay (or should be read in a different mood than I did). Most are related to various aspects of humankind's impending demise due to climate change, but there are also random other strips, such as those featuring a recurring character - a teenage praying mantis and the drama of his life, as he doesn't want to be eaten by his future wife and gets into trouble on "Bring your dad to school" day.

I think this makes a great coffee table book, as the best way to interact with it is to open it on a random page and read a few pages.

I am grateful to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for a free eARC; the above opinion is entirely my own.

Hi, Earth

I enjoyed this book.

I found a lot of the comics were pertinent and made some good points about the sad state of our earth - when it comes to climate change, careless environmental destruction, and praying mantis?!

Yeah, I am new to this comic, but I found the whole praying mantis comics segments (about 1 every 10 pages or so) funny, but a bit out-of-place with the majority of the book dealing with the earth.

Still it was a fun and interesting quick read.

Check it out if you care about the earth!

I would recommend it.

4.0/5

A fun and quick read. I already knew a lot of the comics because I follow Jonathan and Elizabeth's work, but it was good to revisit the comics. They have this interesting blend of humour and quirkiness.

I read this book in like 20 minutes, it was quick and easy to read and the art was cute. That’s the only nice things I can say about this book. I fucking hate it.

Apart from plenty of chuckleworthy pages, I just loved Timmy the male praying mantis' arc in this series of webcomics. Hilarious af.