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Cover: John Cassaday

Absolute Planetary #2

Sep 2010 · DC · 75.00 USD; 88.00 CAD
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This oversized hardcover collects the second half of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's acclaimed series, featuring issues #13–#27 of the original run. It follows the members of Planetary, a secret organization of archaeologists of the unknown, as they uncover the hidden history of the 20th century's strange phenomena and confront the shadowy conspiracy known as the Four. Presented in DC's Absolute format with enhanced production values and bonus materials, this volume completes the core narrative of the series.

In "Century," Warren Ellis and John Cassaday deliver a taut, revelation-heavy chapter as Elijah leads Jakita and the Drummer into a hidden vault beneath a Planetary facility in Brazil, unveiling the full scope of the Four's legacy through a complete collection of Planetary Guidebooks. With the building destroyed by an orbital particle beam meant to eliminate them, the trio prepares to strike back—just as the true nature of their mission begins to unfold. The cover by John Cassaday captures the moment with stark, cinematic precision.

Contains 15 stories
Century
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowSherlock HolmesDracula

In "Century," set in the early 20th century, Elijah Snow follows a trail that leads to a secret network of legendary figures—John Griffin, H.G. Wells, Baron Frankenstein, his Monster, Robor, Carnacki, Sherlock Holmes, and Dracula—each a legend in their own right. As Snow closes in on the final two missing pieces of the conspiracy, the line between myth and reality begins to blur.

Zeropoint
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Planetary [Elijah SnowJakita WagnerAmbrose Chasethe Drummer]the Professorthe Four [Kim SuskindWilliam LeatherRandall Dowling]

In "Zeropoint," Elijah stumbles upon a strange stick that transforms into a hammer, unraveling a hidden world once destroyed by the Four to serve as a weapon vault. Forced into a confrontation with the Four, Elijah faces a harrowing trial as Randall Dowling subjects him to memory blocks, testing his resolve to protect his team.

Creation Songs
23 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Planetary [Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe Drummer]Larissa Chase (Ambrose’s wife)Angela Chase (Ambrose’s daughter)Dr. Axel BrassCarlton Marvell (flashback)

In "Creation Songs," Elijah and Jakita track down Larissa Chase with a mission to set things right, leading them on a high-stakes journey across the globe. With the fate of the Multiverse hanging in the balance, they race to Australia to stop the Four from awakening Dreamtime’s ancient power.

Hark
22 pp · Martial Arts, Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowAnna HarkJim Wilder
Opak-Re
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita WagnerLord Blackstock
The Gun Club
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita WagnerThe DrummerJohn StoneWilliam Leather
Mystery in Space
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe Drummer
Rendezvous
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe DrummerJacob Greene
Death Machine Telemetry
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowMelanctha
The Torture of William Leather
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowWilliam LeatherDead RangerRandall DowlingMasked MillionaireDoc Brass
Percussion
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
the DrummerJakita WagnerElijah SnowAmbrose ChaseJohn Stone
Systems
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Planetary [Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner, the Drummer]Lord Blackstock (flashback)Anaykah (flashback)Kim SuskindRandall DowlingJim WilderDoc BrassAmbrose ChaseJohn LeatherThe Spider [Bret Leather]William Leather

In "Systems," Elijah leads Jakita and the Drummer into a hidden vault beneath a Planetary facility in Brazil, unveiling a trove of long-lost Guidebooks and revealing the deeper history of the Four. As an orbital particle beam tears through the building, the attack misses its mark—but the threat is far from over, and the three agents brace for what comes next.

In from the Cold
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Planetary [Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe Drummer]John Stonein flashback:The Four [Randall DowlingKim SuskindWilliam LeatherJacob Greene]

In "In from the Cold," Jo confronts the truth behind the Four’s disappearance, uncovering a secret buried in the Bleed. As Elijah grapples with the betrayal of John Stone, the revelation sets off a chain of events that reshapes their understanding of the forces that have long controlled them.

The Last Piece of the Puzzle
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe DrummerRandall Dowling (dies in this issue)Kim Suskind (dies in this issue)Jim WilderAnna Hark (cameo)

In "The Last Piece of the Puzzle," Elijah faces off against Randall and Kim in a final, tense meeting that holds the weight of their shared past. With a new perspective and quiet resolve, he steps into the confrontation knowing he’s no longer just a player in their game—but the one who might finally see it through.

Untitled Science Fiction story
28 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Elijah SnowJakita Wagnerthe DrummerAmbrose Chase

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Full credits

artist, inker John Cassaday
colorist Laura Martin
cover pencils, inks John Cassaday

Reprints

↩ Reprints Planetary #[1] (2000), Planetary #13 (2001), Planetary #2 (2001), Planetary #14 (2001), Planetary #15 (2001), Planetary #2 (2002), Planetary #16 (2003), Planetary #17 (2003), Planetary #18 (2004), Planetary #19 (2004), Planetary #20 (2004), Planetary #21 (2004), Planetary #22 (2005), Planetary #23 (2005), Planetary #24 (2006), Planetary #25 (2006), Planetary #26 (2006), Planetary #27 (2009)

Reprinted in The Planetary Omnibus #[nn] (2014), Planetary #2 (2018)

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