Hi, Earth
by Jonathan Kunz; Elizabeth Pich
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Pub Date Apr 01 2025 | Archive Date Apr 01 2025
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Description
The webcomics duo War and Peas presents a hilariously irreverent book of comics paying tribute to a subject near and dear to all of us: Planet Earth. Utilizing underrepresented points of view including those of animals, icebergs, anthropomorphized recyclables, the ghosts of trees, aliens, a horny flower, and a teenage praying mantis named Timmy who is understandably terrified of his species’ mating process, Hi, Earth packs a Noah’s Ark-size cast into just over 100 delightful pages. These sweet and apocalyptic comics celebrate the wonders and weirdness of Earth even as we hurtle toward an uncertain future.
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Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781524898298 |
PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 104 |
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Featured Reviews
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.
(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.
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.