Strange Planet (Strange Planet)

by Nathan W. Pyle

[Amber (The Literary Phoenix)]

What a fun book? I’ve been following Strange Planet (@nathanpylestrangeplanet) on Instagram for a little while, introduced by a friend who kept reposting hem to her stories. I’m grateful for that, because I look forward to logging in and reading the new comics daily. It’s the little things in life, right? The things that make you smile.

Ultimately, this little coffee table-esque collection is more of the same as he posts on his Instagram. And that isn’t a complaint because I love it. I’d say I’ve seen about half of the comics in this book, but there were new ones as well. Of course, it was a light, easy read that was good for a chuckle while getting me off my phone.

Also? It’s just really good to support these artists if you appreciate the comics they provide for free. That’s usually why I buy comics – these artists work hard. Not to mention the fact that I knew what I was getting and I knew I liked i, so it’ll be a lovely thing to pull out when I need to chuckle. Comics are wonderful for that.

For those unfamiliar with Strange Planet, basically there are these blue aliens who exist like us, but their language is different. For example, a vase is called a “death cylinder”. You really need to have the right sense of humor for Strange Planet and enjoy the wordplay, otherwise this is not going to be a very enjoyable read. To reference my husband (who is tired of me sending him panels), disentangling the language can take away from the enjoyment. But it depends on your sense of humor. Like anything.

The color themes of this strip is consistent, giving it a themed feel. Shades of pink and blue and standard, with a little white and black. Rarely, there will be purple and red, but that’s it. In this way, the strip is easily recognizable and easy to read.

I really do recommend Strange Planet – both the little coffee table book, and the Instagram page. Pyle has a great, fun comic and it will bring a little joy to your day.