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