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25 Inspiring Comics Made By Some Of The Most Famous Artists That Highlight Environmental Issues
Comic strips, published by Rewriting Extinction, are capturing the attention of young audiences and inspiring them to learn about the environment and take action. The organization, which highlights that achieving environmental literacy through opening inclusive, non-judgemental conversations is the way to go, has engaged over 100 million people on social media, completely organically. They even published an anthology called The Most Important Comic Book On Earth, filled with unique and inspiring environmental comics.
Comics made by some of the most famous comic creators online, like War and Peas, Dinos and Comics, Wawawiwacomics and Jenny Jinya tell stories that resonate with today's youth, evoke deep emotions and highlight environmental issues that motivate readers into taking action to protect our planet.
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Made in collaboration with Wawawiwacomics.
Rewriting Extinction's comic strips are unique in that they use humor, strong feelings and relatable characters to engage readers and convey important environmental messages. This, and the inclusion of adored celebrities such as Cara Delevingne, Robert Sheehan, Sir Ian McKellen helped the comics receive widespread acclaim, with immediate actions taken from the audience, such as signing petitions to help Greenpeace save marine life and protect the oceans (through an Instagram Live event with Clive Standen and a comic created by Wawawiwacomics that sent such a large amount of traffic to Greenpeace’s website that the site crashed.)
The comics cover a range of environmental issues, from plastic pollution to the impact of climate change on wildlife, but also aim to educate new audiences about the wonders of Mother Nature: a series of comics made for BBC Earth helped readers learn about and focus more on the flora and fungi, habitants of forests that usually do not get as much attention.
"Bullfight" - made in collaboration with Ricky Gervais and Rob Steen.
"Relove the Planet" by Aware Animals.
"We are thrilled to see the impact our comic strips are having on young audiences," said the founder of Rewriting Extinction, Paul Goodenough. "It is our hope that these comics will inspire the next generation of environmental leaders, and help to create a more sustainable future for all."
"It's a bit of a mess" - made in collaboration with Safely Endangered, David Schneider, Amber Weedon and Paul Goodenough.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Made in collaboration with Buddy Gator.
This series of comic strips is a testament to the power of art as a tool for social and environmental change. With its captivating illustrations and thought-provoking storylines, Rewriting Extinction's comic series is inspiring a new generation of young activists to take action for the environment.
"The Last One" - made in collaboration with Pink Reaper and Lizzie Daly.
Made in collaboration with Just Comics/Joan Chan.
"Mommy Shark" - made in collaboration with Anxious animals, Sea Shepherd, Peter Hammarstedt, Clive Standen, Paul Goodenough and Sarah Florence Lord.
"How much Did That Cost - Makeup" - made in collaboration with War and Peas, Dave Schneider, Amber Weedon, Prof. Ben Garrod and Cheddar Gorgeous.
Made in collaboration with Dinos and Comics.
At least in the wild the hunt is not prolonged suffering for crying out loud. Even if unintended, even killing for food is more humane in the animal kingdom at large. Whereas we, supposedly the most intelligent species on this planet.... urgh, think I'm gonna spiral into a depressive period again.....
Made in collaboration with Dami Lee.
Am I the only one who cannot load this image or is it just my internet issues :(
"Rising Sea Levels, Seals" - made in collaboration with Taika Waititi, Safely Endangered and Lucie Rose Donlan.
Not to mention all the developments that divert or restrict the natural water courses resulting in mass flooding.
Made in collaboration with Wawawiwacomics.
"Polar Fridge" by Victor Solis.
Made in collaboration with Wawaiwacomics.
"Someone to talk to" by Wawawiwacomics.
Made in collaboration with Wawawiwacomics.
"Not All Jeans Go to Heaven" - made in collaboration with Things in Squares Comics, Sarah Florence Lord, Paul Goodenough Candiani Jeans.
Am I alone in thinking it'll be better if the human race is gone to give the planet a better chance? We've had a good run.
Not all humans necessarily. There are plenty of people that care about the environment and the critters all around us. It's only like...the top 8 biggest companies that are causing 85% of the world's pollution I think? Sure, consumers don't help, but if those companies aren't there, there's nothing to pollute with.
Load More Replies...The only problem I have with these kinds of comics is that not 'ALL' of humanity is corroding the planet. The real problem is the rich corporations that are polluting the earth and causing mass deforestation. The civilians aren't to blame.
That's where you're wrong kiddo. It is we, the people who choose to drive short distances when we can walk or cycle. It is we the people who buy bottled water, when we have perfectly drinkable water coming out of our taps (at least in developed nations). It is we, the people who insist on breeding like rabbits and having multiple children. We really need to take some responsibility for our actions and stop blaming corporations.
Load More Replies...Lets say I pick up trash on the beach. What do I do with it? I can't throw it away again, so what do I do? Edit: I'm stupid, I suppose I could throw it away, the reason it would be there is because of litter
These were not inspiring. These were devastating. Literally and figuratively. 🥺
These were absolutely emotionally destructive. Shame feeling bad doesn't help...
No, it’s happened to me before on other posts. It’s because of bad internet, usually eating a few minutes and reloading it fixes it right up
Load More Replies...I know that the focus was about raising awareness, but I really enjoyed seeing all my favorite bp comic artists team up
In wish people would at least try to do more. 😣 My friends tell me there's nothing left but I believe there's still hope
Please look at these comics and not only think they are funny, think more about what we do to the earth and how we should stop it.
Well, if people really cared they wouldn't be drawing fantasies, they would be doing the real hard work no one does. Cute drawing is no saving anything... Please...
Am I alone in thinking it'll be better if the human race is gone to give the planet a better chance? We've had a good run.
Not all humans necessarily. There are plenty of people that care about the environment and the critters all around us. It's only like...the top 8 biggest companies that are causing 85% of the world's pollution I think? Sure, consumers don't help, but if those companies aren't there, there's nothing to pollute with.
Load More Replies...The only problem I have with these kinds of comics is that not 'ALL' of humanity is corroding the planet. The real problem is the rich corporations that are polluting the earth and causing mass deforestation. The civilians aren't to blame.
That's where you're wrong kiddo. It is we, the people who choose to drive short distances when we can walk or cycle. It is we the people who buy bottled water, when we have perfectly drinkable water coming out of our taps (at least in developed nations). It is we, the people who insist on breeding like rabbits and having multiple children. We really need to take some responsibility for our actions and stop blaming corporations.
Load More Replies...Lets say I pick up trash on the beach. What do I do with it? I can't throw it away again, so what do I do? Edit: I'm stupid, I suppose I could throw it away, the reason it would be there is because of litter
These were not inspiring. These were devastating. Literally and figuratively. 🥺
These were absolutely emotionally destructive. Shame feeling bad doesn't help...
No, it’s happened to me before on other posts. It’s because of bad internet, usually eating a few minutes and reloading it fixes it right up
Load More Replies...I know that the focus was about raising awareness, but I really enjoyed seeing all my favorite bp comic artists team up
In wish people would at least try to do more. 😣 My friends tell me there's nothing left but I believe there's still hope
Please look at these comics and not only think they are funny, think more about what we do to the earth and how we should stop it.
Well, if people really cared they wouldn't be drawing fantasies, they would be doing the real hard work no one does. Cute drawing is no saving anything... Please...