It's 2381, and Basil Miranda, on the verge of graduation, knows exactly what she's doing with the rest of her life and always has: a primo assignment on the best ship in the fleet alongside her best friend in the world. She has meticulously prepared herself, and the final Fleet Exam is tomor-row. But what if none of that is what she really wants? And why hasn't she ever asked herself that before?
Lost on Planet Earth is the latest expectation-defying series from Visaggio, the Eisner-nominated writer of Kim & Kim and Eternity Girl, whose acclaimed comic Vagrant Queen was recently adapted for TV by SYFY. Lost on Planet Earth reun more
Lost on Planet Earth #1is a great opening for a new mini-series. The story is emotive and grounded, which presents a different look at sci-fi worlds where intergalactic fleets exist. Read Full Review
Visaggio and Aguirre create a sci-fi futuristic story that prays tribute to our everyday tribulations and preciousness. With a great depiction of a breakdown that will change our main character's life, it takes us away from the stars to look into our emotions. Read Full Review
One standout moment is Basil grappling with her doubts, as she stands as the center of four panels while the world carries on around her. But another standout follows shortly after as the thematic flip side - a full-page depiction of the world as possibilities open up for Basil, as Aguirre renders the open space and the freedom of discovery as something that’s utterly terrifying. Basil’s spent so long focusing on today, and now she has no idea what tomorrow will bring - but if the first installment of Lost on Planet Earth is any indication, this sci-fi slice-of-life adventure has a whole universe of potential ahead of it. Read Full Review
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Considering this is one of the only comics out this week, and free if you have Amazon Prime, Kindle Unlimited, or are a comiXology Unlimited member, it's a no brainer to check this out. It's a good setup to a new sci-fi series that's about a character doubting what they'll do next after devoting their entire lives to something they thought they wanted. It's bound to be an inspiring journey, and given how well the creators are writing the lead, it's hard to resist. Read Full Review
Lost On Planet Earth #1 feels like a good first episode to a decent teen drama about self-discovery and personal fulfillment, plus there's aliens and spaceships. Read Full Review
Do you remember the last time Mags wrote a good story? wait, she has never written an OK story let alone a good one.
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