Absolute Planetary #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis oversized hardcover collects the first half of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's acclaimed series, presenting issues #1–#12 of Planetary, a genre-spanning exploration of the hidden history of the 20th century through the eyes of a team of 'archaeologists of the unknown.' The Absolute edition features restored artwork, extensive sketchbook material, and bonus content, offering a definitive presentation of this landmark DC/WildStorm saga.
In "All Over the World," Warren Ellis and John Cassaday launch a bold new chapter in the Planetary saga, introducing a mysterious, universe-spanning ship and a shocking transformation when Hark investigator Jim Wilder vanishes—and reappears, changed. With the help of Planetary, Wilder begins a global quest to find five other superhumans, each tied to the ship’s ancient design, as the true scope of its purpose slowly unfolds. The cover by John Cassaday captures the eerie, otherworldly tone of this high-stakes, reality-bending journey.
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While investigating the destruction of a Hark building, Planetary watches as Jim Wilder, a Hark investigator, steps on a large lightning-bolt shaped rock and disappears. He returns transformed into a superhuman by a sentient ship designed to transverse alternate universes. The ship crash-landed on earth millions of years ago and has asked Wilder for help getting home. Wilder agrees to help and search out the other six superhumans needed to pilot the ship, with Planetary’s help.
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