Many people will be familiar with “War and Peas” and their comics from Instagram - whether because they consciously follow them or because they have already shared a post in their story without realizing it.

The typical formal structure of the webcomics is four panels arranged in a square. Perfectly instagrammable. Few exceptions in the book fall outside this “Instagram grid”.

Thematically, Jonathan Kunz and Elizabeth Pich focus on the demise of our beautiful Earth and the ridiculousness that we humans happily contribute to it.
Recurring characters are aliens, apocalyptic icebergs, the earth itself (best dialog: “Hi, Earth. How are you?” ”Oh, I'm gonna be fine. Don't know about you guys tho."), mountains and animals that laugh at the arrogance of humans. And many more.

You might think it's cynical. But you also have to admit it: But true.

A sweet (and sarcastic) collection of comics from the War and Peas team, featuring Planet Earth. Both laugh out loud and cringe-worthy. Excellent illustrations and sharp, witty text.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Hi, Earth is a hilariously thought provoking comic covering topics such as climate change, natural resources, and even aliens. I thoroughly enjoyed the short 4-paneled segments of the book and it was well paced. Even with the humorous atmosphere, Kunz and Pich show the reader the massive effects of human urbanization and commercialism on the environment. My personal favorite re-occurring joke was the praying mantis character Timmy and his journey dealing with the morbid realities of praying mantis romance. Hi, Earth's short length provides a fun read and multiple laugh out loud moments for readers.

I rate this book a 4/5 stars and would recommend it to my friends! Be aware of some adult language and themes when reading.

Want to read a short book with a lot of puns about global warming? Then this book might be right up your alley as it has a bunch of little comics that are all talking about global warming in cute little pictures and puns. The art is really well done and the way this was done is unique

Ive followed this comic online for a while. I'm so excited for the book. Thank you for the read. I enjoyed the snark of the comics.

Funny, quick read. Probably a 30:50:20 percent ratio of guffaw to ha! to meh, which is fairly standard, if not slightly above average, for a comic strip collection. I do like Pich's art style. Her Fungirl collection is fantastic. ALSO not for kids, like this book, despite this book's very-attracrive-to-kids cover.

(Please excuse my english, it's not my native language). Probably one of the funniest comics with a sharp view on modern issues such as climate change, sexuality, feminism... The drawing is simple and makes the humor even more efficient. If it is ever released in my country I'd be happy to share it!

This book is hilarious as everything by War and Peas is. The commentary on global warming and the state of our world was handled with humor. Darkly funny and a quick read, I highly recommend this book.

Somewhat funny collection of comics. I liked a few, but the overall impression was not that great. I would share some individual pages, but not recommend the whole book.

This is a fun collection of comics about climate change, the destruction of the planet and space. I'd previously read and enjoyed the authors' other War and Peas book. Hi, Earth was also an enjoyable read.

A lighthearted, humorous approach to some pretty rough themes about the current state of our world in regards to climate change and humans being humans. 🙃

I love the War and Peas comics, and Hi, Earth was a fantastic collection. It is funny and a little heartbreaking, but the illustrations definitely make it worth a read. If you have enjoyed any of the War and Peas comics, then definitely give this one a try!

Thanks to NetGalley, Jonathan Kunz, Elizabeth Pinch, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!

This was a quick and really fun read. Filled with wry and sometimes dark humor, this satirical collection of comic strips was both entertaining and committed. It was a mix of one-shots and running jokes about the way humans keep destroying nature and thus running to their inevitable end.
Some of the situations made me laugh more than others, but it is the perfect read for people wanting to read something fun which can still make them reflect on climate change.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.

Okay that was hilarious, I'm currently tucked up ill in bed and this had me actually laughing out loud.

It manages to even make some serious themes funny which is impressive.

Loved it, already want to buy a copy.

A wonderfully irreverent & hilarious collection of strips with environmental / climate change themes. Unafraid to be quite blunt. I couldn't put it down.


ARC provided by NetGalley & Andrews McMeel Publishing

So funny and full of dark humor. I loved it! Well illustrated too. I want to give it 100 stars! Thanks NetGallery!

Hi, Earth is a collection of single and double page comics created by the duo War and Peas. Steeped in nihilism, Pich and Kunz offer us a peak into their brand of wry humour. All to confront us with an undeniable truth: If we keep going like this as humans we will inevitably bring about not only the death of nature, but ourselves.

While they bring attention to humanity's hubris, it isn't only gloom and doom. Pich and Kunz have a talent for bringing levity to these topics, and even a touch of hope at times. Maybe extinction is around the corner, but a hug feels nice regardless.

Hi, Earth is suitable for adult audiences. This collection is perfect for you if you enjoy climate change awareness with a dose of nihilism à la the “This is fine” dog meme. It would also make a great gift for anyone with a darker sense of humour.

This is humor, with a hard bit to it. All the comics in this collection have to do with climate change, and the humor behind it, such as two ice bergs talking about what live was like in their day, or a woman trying to save the manatees, and someone says “What have the manatees ever done for us?”

Nothing outrageously funny. More like a little giggle here in there, because how fun it is to talk about hurtling into the disaster that we are headed for.

Then there are jokes that have nothing to do with climate change, such as the cat seeing a poster that says “lost cat” and he says “I’m not lost. I’m finding myself.”

Cute, quick, coffee table, or gift sort of book.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book is coming out, of all days, April 1st 2025.

Hi, earth is a satirical and lighthearted graphic novel that comments on climate change and mocks human folly.

At 106 pages this is a very quick read. I found myself genuinely laughing out loud at a number of pages. It is not a story as such but more a collection of mini comics, each 1/2 pages telling a humorous tale about life on earth. Some of the humour I would like as slightly dark in nature but nothing horrifically over or offensive.

I enjoyed the recurring characters and jokes that are scattered throughout this book. I also liked the art style and think it really fits the tone.

Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Andrew McMeel Publishing for providing an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

A quick and enjoyable enough time, but an underwhelming one. Then running jokes were the best part. I suppose global warming doesn’t leave room for subtlety, but the authors did manage to sneak in a few moments of contemplation in between the more silly, hyperbolic ones.

Many thanks to Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This review and many others can be viewed on my Goodreads page at the following link: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/80102102-ana