Skin & Earth HC
Written and drawn by alt-pop phenomenon Lights.
The collected edition includes:
• All 6 issues of Skin&Earth comic book
• Interactive ShareCodes to access the full album, music videos and other bonus content
• Links to exclusive merch
• Variant art from Jim Lee, Joby Harris, Derek Lewis, Gianna Rose and Matt Mitchell
• New bonus content
• Personal introduction from Lights
• Dustjacket and special cover
Reviews (168)
Definitely more of a prequel
The series is meant to be read all in one go, so buying this as a volume rather than as individual comics is a good idea. The comics don’t stand well on their own. They’re too short to really grab your attention. As a volume, however, the comic is good. In my opinion, LIGHTS should have published this as one book. The story itself starts off kind of boring. Obviously there is a lot of world building and context that needs to be given to the reader. Because the book is so short, this takes up a lot of the space of the book itself. Most of it is more of a prequel than anything else. Towards the middle things start to get really good. It looks like it’s going to be a really interesting series. This book is definitely more of a prequel than a first book. You don’t really get into the action until later. Good first book, can’t wait for the rest of the series.
An ambitious love letter to music lovers
Great concept and a fun companion to the Skin & Earth album, though it feels like most of the story was thrown into the last issue, which makes it feel a bit rushed towards the end. Still a very impressive package for someone who was previously only known for her music. The story isn’t perfect, but I am left wanting to know more about this intriguing, post-apocalyptic world from the mind of Lights, and it seems highly likely there will be a follow up to fill in the blanks. Artwork has a detailed and colorful style to it. Initial hardcover copies are all signed by Lights (first 5,000 copies, I believe) which is a great bonus. The QR code extras are a bit lackluster. Most of them only point to a short sound clip of each song from the album, or music videos/live performances that are linked from Lights’ YouTube page, and merch items from her online store, which are all available to everyone. It’s an engaging feature, nonetheless, and makes you feel like you’re exploring the world that Lights created, versus just reading it and moving on. Also worth noting that this first pressing seems to have some issues from the printers. Several pages have a blurry/dropshadow-like quality to them, which didn’t seem to be an issue in the single issues, from what I’ve heard. It’s still readable, but worth mentioning if these kinds of defects bother you.
lights is a genius
i've been a fan of lights since the 7th grade and she's been an inspiration. the plot of skin & earth is alright, but the art and universe that it's set in is fantastic and I can't wait for her to release volume 2! beautifully bound, high quality color and printing. worth the re-read again and again!
Love Lights!
This woman is a force to be reckoned with. I will continue to support her as an artist until she decides to hang up her boots. Highly recommend!
Lights is a QUEEN
You will find it hard to put this story down. It’s simple but engrossing. Lights is so talented and never ceases to amaze me with her brilliance and creativity!!
Beautiful and unique
This comic collection is beautiful. Such a cool concept of merging arts. Absolutely love everything about it.
First comic book series I've read in full and it was great!
I was waiting for the full series to come out before I bought this version, the QR codes are fun, but after a while, I forgot about pulling my phone out to do that and just played the album while I read instead. LIGHTS said there might be more to the story, so I'll be ready to buy the next volume if she decides on that.
Excited for what’s to follow!
I’ve been a fan of lights for about ten years now. I always thought she was brilliant, and this comic along with the experience it provides simply amazes me. The little details that went into everything that makes up the whole project of skin & earth really gives you a lot to enjoy. I’m so excited for the future of skin & earth and what is to follow!
Read with the music
A couple of the QR codes took more effort than usual, but just youtube it if you have issues. Great read with the soundtrack
My first comic book purchase was well worth it.
I am in love with the characters and the story.
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