God Hates Astronauts, Vol. 2: A Star Is Born

God Hates Astronauts #2

by Ryan Browne

God Hates Astronauts is back with a new story perfect for new readers. NASA has sponsored a group of small-minded, self-centered, and incompetent 'super heroes' to help them regulate illegal space travel by wayward farmers. Unfortunately, these 'heroes' are very bad at their jobs and their negligence leaves the planet Earth on the brink of intergalactic invasion! Now it's up to a guy with a ghost cow head, a Chicago cop with robot arms, and an ex-bartender with a magic ring to stop the invading space crab army!

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Humor, Fiction, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics, Science Fiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published February 17, 2014

Reviews

[Benjamin Uke · Rating 1 out of 5]

I gave the series another go, thinking that maybe one more would be interesting.
Unfortunately that was not the case.

[Melki · Rating 4 out of 5]

So . . .

King Tiger Eating A Cheeseburger has declared war on planet Earth, and it's up to the Power Persons Five to stop him.

Yeah.

We're pretty much screwed.



This volume is just as wacko as the first, with plenty of 'splodin' head action, bizarre humor, and space crabs. There's even a new sponsor - MINTERNETS, the candy that gives you the power to surf the internet with your mind!



And, as always - it's the little things that mean so much. When a severed hand tossed into a bubbling pot of award-winning chili takes the time to give a thumbs up before sinking below the surface . . . well, you know you're reading something kind of special.

[Plushy]

To read this review, Press Start With Your Mind-Finger...

This is EASILY, HANDS DOWN, the strangest comic book series I've ever had the fortune of stumbling upon and I'm pretty obsessed with it. The illustrations is GORGEOUS, dialogue is hilarious, characters are oddly likable, even when they're not supposed to be. I think it's worth checking out at least.

[47Time · Rating 2 out of 5]

The brand of humor in this story isn't doing anything for me. The events probably parody more popular sources than I'm familiar with, so everything just falls flat. Worse, it puts me to sleep. And I have to read the next volume to see how this chaos ends. I can't even add spoilers since there's a ton of things happening, all of them ridiculous and non-sensical.

The space-farmers want to move to the Moon so they can have sexual freedom promised by their Space God. The PP5 are there to stop them, though the Impossible is lost in space and then featured in a separate story. King Tiger Eating a Cheeseburger invades Earth with his crab army. He wants revenge for the death of his son who died in a crash with a space farmer rocket. Dr. Professor has proof of the invasion, but is ignored since being fired from NASA, so nobody is ready for King Tiger's arrival.

[Natasha]

I think part of what makes reading these delightful to me is the way I consume them. I usually pick up whatever graphic novel I'm reading just before I go to sleep. I open it up, figure out what was going on, read two or three pages, fall asleep, and have weird dreams. Repeat until finished. Perfect.

[Scott · Rating 4 out of 5]

More insanity ensues. The art was even better this time around and the addition of more "help" on the comic definitely helped improve the quality of the writing and overall execution. Still nonsensical and gonzo - and not for everybody - but I really enjoyed this volume.

[Chris Browning · Rating 5 out of 5]

More of the same but with a semblance of a plot and some new areas for Browne to mercilessly lampoon, this time a very affectionate take on the more cosmic stuff of Jack Kirby. Frequently you’re just blown away by Browne’s relentless invention and daftness. It’s a wonderful thing

[Robert Marsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelously insane.

[Sierra Dean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for TLP

[Noah Appelbaum · Rating 3 out of 5]

Initially I had a really hard time getting back into this series, and I almost had to put this down and give up an issue or so in. It won me back over though; it's just ineffably fun and strange.

[Jere Pilapil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haha the cow ghost punch the squishy

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely bonkers.

[SamE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading all of the biographies after the main plot in Vol 1 is worth it for context in Vol 2. Don’t get me wrong though, this book is nuts. Nuts - but good enough that imma bout to crush Vol 3.

[Gabriel J. Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

God Hates Astronauts are the dumbest but funniest comics I’ve ever read.

[Kaiulani · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book certainly isn’t for everyone but it is definitely for me.

[Javier Campos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quero de lo que el está fumando

[Brian Minsker · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of the same from Ryan Browne. The first volume was created early in his career. This second volume came several years later, and it shows. There is a more traditional story arc, the writing is a bit tighter than the first volume (though still insane), and everything is hooked together better. Which is not to say that this is anywhere near your normal comic.

[Jeremy DeBottis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This took a good idea from volume one and strengthened it. Whereas volume one seemed more focused on big laughs and awesome references this volume came through with a better overall story arc. That's not to say there aren't wonderful laughs and references that absolutely shine, it's just that the creation of a hilarious story in this crazy world is too much fun not to love.
The addition of cover art is nice, but not even close to the massive collection of extras in volume one. That's okay here because God Hates Astronauts makes a nice transition from pure spectacle to fun story.
Highly recommended for anyone that has a sense of humor and that has ever laughed before, or would like to in the future.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sure I'm missing something. I feel like it's so obvious that I should get it...but I don't.



Would this be considered absurdist humor? I'm not sure how pointing out the obvious is funny (such as Tiger Eating a Cheeseburger...) but I do admire Browne for publishing a crazy no hold barred book. You can tell he took great pleasure from writing about it and even though I'm not even sure...



I will just say that I read it and if you have time maybe you should read it and explain it me.

[Geppis Baltimore · Rating 5 out of 5]

~This selection is intended for mature readers.~

God Hates Astronauts is the kind of book that is so awesomely weird, that right after you finish reading it, you pretty much have no idea what happened. It's one of those books that are just so totally indescribable, that you just have to read it for yourself

[Alex Sarll]

Bestiality-inspired illicit space programmes! The Anti-Mugger, mugging? King Tiger Eating A Cheeseburger bent on vengeance, invading Earth with his crab armada! And this still gives only the barest idea of how ridiculous Geb Hats Astronuts can get. Gloriously daft.

[Elisa H · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is just too ridiculous. That;s not a bad thing mind you, but it is impossible to describe to someone and convince them to read it. A book like this has to be experienced first hand.

[cardulelia carduelis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Totally nuts.

[Bill · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun artwork and crazy character designs. Sadly, in a story where truly anything can happen, nothing really matters.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues to amaze me as one of the most fucked up and funny comics I've read in a long time.

[Art · Rating 4 out of 5]

It got weirder. Must see where this goes.

[Kenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

For sheer audacious outrageousness and weirdness, it gets a 5.

[Suzanne Berget · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know what these guys are on, but I hope they continue taking it.

[Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still super funny, hasn't gotten old yet