Bridge Planet Nine definitely delivers on what is promised from the description. The author does a great job of creating the world in which this takes place without having to take a lot of time explaining things. Some of the background for the characters is a little vague, but I feel like that works in its favor because it makes everyone a little more mysterious. You go in thinking you know who the protagonist is going to be, only for that to shift once they are on the planet. I would happily read more stories from this world and with these characters. The only aspect I did not fully like was that all the illustrations were in a black-and-white design - a little color here and there would have made it more dynamic and less monotonous (luckily the story was interesting enough that I never lost interest in what was going on). The dialogue is well done and fits with the characters and overall feel of the novel. This may not be for everyone, but I really liked it.

This graphic novel is sci-fi heist meets psychological horror. It's a dark novel, but I would have liked it to be grittier. I think the lack of grit is due to the art style, which has a black-and-white comic structure—like something you'd see in a newspaper. Though this style is well done it does leave the visualisation looking a bit too clean cut; though this could lean itself to a more sterile vibe for some readers, which many could find intriguing.

It's a nice read, not particularly original but enjoyable nonetheless. The initial introduction to the characters and their journey to Bridge Planet Nine seemed a little excessive to me, as did the long dialogues between the two brothers before and during the journey: I think it took away from the main part of the narrative concerning the events that take place on the planet.
The graphics are pleasant and seemed very suitable for the type of story presented.

This is a sci-fi graphic novel that takes a classic heist-gone-wrong premise and gives it a grim, futuristic twist. The plot follows a small crew of thieves on what they believe will be a simple score on a deserted planet, only to discover it's anything but.

The story itself is well-told and easy to follow. It does an effective job of setting up the desperate situation of the crew and then unraveling their plan in a way that keeps the tension high. The narrative moves at a good pace, making the descent into chaos feel both sudden and believable.

However, a major drawback for me was the lack of connection to the characters. While the plot was engaging, I found it difficult to get behind the crew of thieves. Their motivations and personalities didn't resonate, which made their desperate struggle for survival feel less impactful than it could have been.

Additionally, while I can appreciate the unique style, the art was not my cup of tea. It has a distinct look that some readers will undoubtedly love, but it didn't personally appeal to my aesthetic preferences.

Overall, Bridge Planet Nine is a solid read for fans of sci-fi and action, and it tells a compelling story. While I couldn't fully connect with the characters or the art style, the plot itself is well-executed.

For me, it's a 3 out of 5.

Bridge Planet Nine is a space heist gone wrong graphic novel that has a pretty intriguing plot. While I enjoyed the story, the characters were rather 2 dimensional and I didn't really feel like I knew any of these characters or that I was particularly attached to any of them. I do think this could be an excellent series if Throne decided to expand on the initial story.

BPN is a decent, quick read if you're looking for a quick scifi graphic novel.

I was so excited to read this graphic novel. The cover grabbed my attention immediately and the story sounded interesting. Unfortunately, I couldn't get through 10 pages as the baffling decision was made to put giant, obnoxious watermarks in the middle of every. single. page. over panels. Like I don't know what the thought process was here, but the goal of an ARC is for people to read it and this made it absolutely unreadable. I could've dealt with the grainy text, and probably contacted someone to get a better file quality, but the watermark was an intentional choice and it was a bad one. I hope that in future this publisher learns not to do this again.

Thank you Net Galley and IDW publishing for the ARC. I really enjoyed this book. The setting and story were interesting. This is a world I would love to see more of. It had the gritty, dystopian vibe I was hoping for. I hope to see more from this author soon!

A sci-fi 🛸 graphic novel by Jared Throne coming this October! 📆

Great for fans of The Last Of Us, 1984 and Doctor Who. 🩸🪐☣️

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Thank you to NetGalley, Jared Throne, IDW Publishing and Top Shelf Comics for this arc. 🥰🖤

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"Bridge Planet Nine" touches on greed, revenge, and the darker side of human behavior. While there were moments I genuinely wanted to see what would happen next, my overall view is the "heist in space" didn't quite meet my expectations. Looking back, I would have enjoyed connecting to the characters. Yes, the author gives a little backstory on the heist crew, but I wanted more time to get to know them. It would have given some emotional jolts once they made it to their destination.

The story itself feels familiar. Or maybe it was due to phrases that I've come across too many times in sci-fi. The writing is safe, never leaving the reader with too much to digest about the setting or the characters in it, yet leaving the reader hungry for a bit more challenge. That aside, I'm really interested in seeing something else from this author/artist. I liked that the art style was unique, and I'm curious to see them explore more dark sci-fi themes.

Thanks to NetGalley and Top Shelf for the review copy.

Hijackers think their heist will be feisty, and we are left to see the dark shades of an abandoned planet.
There is a mix of many types of terrors and darkness.
While the mood and the concept were cool, and I believe Throne is a promising artist, the plot and the characterisation need more dimensions.
Plus side - great to know Throne’s work and looking forward to his next story.
2.5 stars.

2.5

i wouldn't say this was bad, but it felt like i'd read or seen this before a million times.

on top of it being incredibly predictable, i couldn't stand the characters and the dialogues often felt forced.

i received an advanced reader copy from idw publishing and netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed the art style and story. This was entertaining and I was super interested in finding out what was going on. Highly recommended.

Bridge Planet Nine could be a movie. It reminded me of Alien initially, but definitely had a great spin on it about corporate greed and genocide. It was suspenseful and a bit emotional, while also being gruesome, violent and comedic. Paced very well. It was a quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this graphic novel. Thank you #netgalley.

There is an undeniable mood in Bridge Planet Nine. The artwork, sketched in sparse ink and shadow, captures the bleak emptiness of its setting: a decaying planet abandoned after the vagaries of war except for unmanned freighters. That visual restraint conveys isolation well, its rough edges giving the graphic novel a gritty charm, but it rarely blossoms into the kind of bold, dramatic imagery that might have elevated the story into something unforgettable.

The premise itself is instantly intriguing - a crew of thieves chasing one last score amid the ruins of a collapsing world with a dark secret. The pacing is brisk, the tension taut, carrying the reader swiftly through the beats of betrayal and consequence. Yet the narrative unfolds with a familiarity that dulls its sharper edges; the inevitable twist arrives as expected and worse, every obstacle seems to melt away with little resistance. Even in moments when lives hang in the balance or time ticks dangerously short, solutions fall too easily into place. The result is a story that moves quickly but without the true pressure or peril that might have made its victories satisfying.

Where the book most falters is in its people. The characters feel like shadows of themselves, most with no development or backstory, and their lack of depth leaves the tale strangely hollow. Scenes that ought to cut deep with shock or devastation drift past with little weight, the emotional resonance lost before it has a chance to settle.

For all that, the graphic novel is not without merit. It entertains in its momentum, it gestures at atmosphere, and in fleeting moments its stark aesthetic lingers. But in the end it feels like the skeleton of something greater - an echo of a story that never quite claims its full voice.

3.25 stars.

A graphic novel following hijackers looking to rob an unmanned freighter ship from an abandoned planet find that the job is not as simple as they first thought.
The artwork was not to my personal tastes, but I found the story very compelling, and I rooted for the characters. Fun but not mind-blowing

Works for what it is, but, nah, characterization and story are at bare minimums each. Artwork was clean and precise, but can’t help but wonder if this would have benefited from color or more dynamic splash pages. I get that this was the creator’s baby, so I’m hesitant to dump it off next to the trash, but I can’t exactly praise anything this unoriginal or unchallenging. Comics like these are a dime a dozen.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a free electronic copy in advance of publication date, I’m able to provide a fair if unblushing review of another artist’s hard work.

I thought the story was interesting enough, especially with the reveal about the survivors' situation. It would've been nice to get to know the characters a bit more, especially the former company employee. He just felt too one- dimensional.

It was supposed to be a quick job. In and out. A quick heist to steal pillaged resources from an empty planet. Except the planet isn't empty, the resources aren't easily accessible, and the air is toxic.

Bridge Planet Nine is a perfectly paced comic book, with a compelling story and well-written characters. Jared Throne did an excellent job of making you connect to this band of thieves, especially Wes and Pearl. It makes the stakes feel higher and the ending even more satisfying.

The artwork perfectly portrays how dark and gritty this planet is. I want to give particular props to how all the characters are easily identifying and distinguishable, even when they are all wearing masks.

I definitely recommend this as a read for anyone who likes sci-fi and mild dystopias. Oh, and Etta is MVP.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jared Throne, and IDW Publishing for the advanced copy. This review is left voluntarily and honestly.

My thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for an advance copy of this science fiction graphic novel that is a mix of noir, heist, corporate dystopia, and even body horror, set in a world that looks a lot like ours, even if it takes place on a different world.

While I like to think that the future is going to be Star Trek-like, with people getting along and working together for a better future, I am more resigned to the fact that the future will be like the one in the Alien films. People stuck working awful jobs in spaceships that look like they are falling apart, being used as guinea pigs by a vast corporation that will have them killed, and use their corpses to carry out schemes to make even more money. Science fiction reflects the times in which they are written, and things aren't looking good. Corporations are given more rights than people, especially women, so stealing from a corporation isn't like stealing from a nameless formless entity anymore. It makes it much sweeter. Until things go wrong. And in any good heist story, something always, always go wrong. Bridge Planet Nine is written and illustrated by Jared Throne and tells of a perfect plan that falls apart when a corporations secrets are far bigger, crueler and deadlier than even hardened criminals planned for.

Partna is the corporation of the future, with fingers stretching deep in space. Garrett was once an elite employee, high in the company, enjoying the perks and privileges. Until his boss got to greedy and Garrett took the fall for a money scheme. Garrett does time in prison, his life as he knew it over, but with one goal. To get back at Partna. As an executive, Garrett understands how Partna makes money in deep space. Unmanned freighter are loaded with precious ore, refueled on unmanned planets called Bridge Planets. One just has to be there, steal a shipment and be set for life. Garrett puts together a team, a tech, his sister a pilot, who needs this job to keep her family together, and some muscle. Things go well, until they don't. The planet has people on it. People who are desperate, and scared. Desperate enough to have a plan to get away. And things keep becoming worse.

A heist story that is a mix of a lot of things. Body horror, religious and cult thinking, family strike a little humor, and a story, which doesn't reinvent the wheel, is still pretty good. The characters are fleshed out more than I expected. Little things are dropped that payoff later. There is humor, especially in the drone that is supposed to help hack the unmanned space station, being a drone that monitored parking in an urban setting. There are some jumps, a lot of violence, and a desperate people trying to survive something that has gone really wrong. The art fits the story, black and white with a retro look in some places. The art compliments the story well.

Again not a new story, but a familiar one told well, with really nice art. I enjoyed it, and would like to see what Thorne has planned next.

What happens when you unwillingly take the fall for a CEO's embezzlement? You spend a few years in prison and get a crew together for a heist. This sci-fi graphic novel has a gritty, black and white art style that reminded me of film noir, particularly with all the shadows and secret meetings and smoke breaks. I felt that the noir vibe clashed with the sci-fi elements occasionally, with some scenes appearing too mundane because of it. The "no parking, no parking" panel had me laughing and I liked the ending. It was a solid read. I also want to give a shout out to the cover -- very striking.