Irredeemable Omnibus #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive omnibus collects Mark Waid's acclaimed deconstruction of the superhero archetype, chronicling the fall of the world's greatest hero, the Plutonian, as he becomes its greatest threat. Spanning the entire 37-issue series plus all related specials and the crossover event with Incorruptible, this volume presents the complete story of a god-like being's descent into madness and the desperate efforts of his former allies to stop him.
The Plutonian takes the world stage at a press conference on the White House lawn, unveiling The Paradigm—his new union of costumed crimefighters. Four years later, as Charybdis declares himself The Survivor and vows to bring down The Plutonian, Qubit races to protect Encanta, forcing her to confront her final moments with Modeus. Meanwhile, the U.S. military activates Project Ultimatum, calling on an unknown force to serve as a last resort against Earth’s rogue superhumans. Written by Mark Waid and illustrated by Peter Krause, with colors by Andrew Dalhouse and letters by Ed Dukeshire, this omnibus launch captures the explosive beginning of a story that redefines superhero mythos. The cover, a striking collaboration by John Cassaday and Jeffrey Spokes, sets the tone for a saga where power, ideology, and consequence collide.
In the wake of the Plutonian’s devastating act, the fractured remnants of The Paradigm confront the haunting memory of Tony and Samsara’s fateful meeting—a moment that sparked their partnership. As the heroes scatter to uncover clues about the fallen titan’s past, their search leads them straight into the Plutonian’s unsettling presence, where his calm demeanor only deepens the dread.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 2]," Kaidan arrives in Sky City to meet Alana Patel, the Plutonian’s former girlfriend, as she grapples with her own powers and the weight of a past encounter with the cosmic hero. Patel’s memories reveal a haunting glimpse into the Plutonian’s hidden life—his secret identity as Dan Hartigan and the one enemy who truly frightened him: Modeus.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 3]," the Plutonian’s presence casts a chilling shadow as Scylla and Charybdis arrive at a forgotten prison on the outskirts of Philadelphia, watched over by Qubit. Beneath the crumbling structure, a group of dormant supervillains stumble upon the abandoned lair of the late superhero Inferno—only to be met with an unexpected and terrifying presence.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 4]," Qubit’s past with the Plutonian surfaces as the fallen hero arrives in Singapore, demanding a choice that tests the limits of loyalty and consequence. The true purpose behind Qubit’s Modeus robots is unveiled, setting a chilling tone as the weight of his creations begins to unravel.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 5]," the Plutonian commands Earth from a trophy room where he’s hoarded relics from past conflicts, including a device seized from Modeus. As tensions rise, Volt reflects on his past ties to The Paradigm and his recent loss of his left arm, while Charybdis confronts unsettling truths about his abilities, levels a surprising accusation against Bette Noir, and offers a chilling insight into Qubit’s Modeus robots after their unexpected discovery.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 6]," the Plutonian tracks Qubit to his hidden refuge, only for The Paradigm to find him at a place no one would expect—his own newly uncovered citadel. What unfolds within its walls hints at a deeper, unsettling truth behind a spreading plague, challenging everything they thought they knew.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 7]," the Plutonian confronts the devastating weight of his past as he battles Charybdis, revealing the guilt behind the ultrasonic virus that changed everything. The Paradigm uncover a haunting memorial at his sanctuary, only to be ambushed by Encanta—just as the truth about his actions begins to unravel.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 8]," the escalating clash between The Plutonian and Charybdis reaches a breaking point as the truth behind his destruction of Sky City begins to unfold. Gilgamos confronts the mystery of Encanta’s unsettling resemblance to his late wife, Bette Noir, within the Plutonian’s stronghold. Meanwhile, the Paradigm returns to the shattered remains of Sky City, where a haunting revelation awaits.
In the wake of the Plutonian’s fall, The Paradigm rises—new heroes united under a banner of justice, now facing a chilling new threat. As Charybdis declares himself The Survivor and vows to dismantle The Paradigm, Qubit races to uncover the truth behind Modeus’s final moments, while the military prepares a desperate, unknown countermeasure. The line between savior and monster blurs as the world teeters on the edge of a reckoning no one saw coming.
In "Irredeemable [Part 10]," Gilgamos confronts Bette Noir about her past with The Plutonian, their tense exchange cut short by the arrival of the alien hunter Orian. Meanwhile, Tony shares a painful memory from his childhood with Samsara, revealing the roots of his deep-seated fear of guns.
In "Irredeemable [Part 11]," Bette Noir shares a startling confession with Orian, revealing the intimate truth behind her past with The Plutonian and how they found connection despite his overwhelming power. Meanwhile, Modeus—disguised as Samsara—accompanies "Tony" on a visit to the foster family that shaped him, while The Paradigm closes in on Orian at a military base.
In "Irredeemable [Part 14]," Gilgamos breaks free from military custody, his mind drifting to a past imprisonment stretching back centuries. As half of The Paradigm aligns with Orian to face The Plutonian, Qubit’s warning echoes—this alliance may be their undoing.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 15]," the escalating war against The Plutonian reaches a breaking point as The Paradigm and Orian clash with him in a desperate bid to stop his rampage, while Bette Noir's mysterious bullet becomes a pivotal, unpredictable force. Amid the chaos, Volt faces a grim fate at the hands of the Modeus-possessed Samsara, leaving the outcome of his struggle hanging in the balance.
In "Hornet," a newly minted hero grapples with the shadow of a legend—The Plutonian, the world’s first superhero, whose miraculous feats now feel like a threat. As their paths cross again, the tension between past camaraderie and present danger escalates when The Hornet is forced to launch Vesper One, leaving his loyalty and purpose hanging in the balance.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 16]," Qubit seeks solace in memories, asking Kaidan to recount the lives of their fallen comrades, while Gilgamesh sets off on a solitary journey across a fractured world. Amid escalating tensions, Survivor confronts the U.S.'s acting commander-in-chief, standing at the edge of a crumbling order.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 17]," Qubit struggles to protect the people of Talwart, Iowa, as Charybdis disrupts her efforts, while Kaidan grapples with the growing realization that he may never summon Scylla’s spirit. Meanwhile, the Plutonian shares a chilling revelation with the would-be Samsara—uncovering the truth behind Modeus’s relentless torment and the location of the long-lost entity.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 18]," the Plutonian faces off against Modeus as a haunting recording from the late Hornet reveals the crucial moment he persuaded the alien Vespa to depart Earth—its departure now a pivotal piece in understanding what’s truly at stake.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 19]," the Plutonian faces off against the Vespa in a brutal clash that pushes both combatants to their limits, while The Paradigm arrives with a haunting force—Kaidan’s conjured spirits of fallen superhumans, their presence a grim reminder of the cost of power gone unchecked.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 20]," Survivor delivers a chilling message to the world on behalf of The Paradigm, while The Plutonian, imprisoned and seemingly asleep, drifts through a dream of a world he once sought to save—held in the custody of the Vespa.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 21]," the Plutonian is forced into labor by the Vespa as his fragile fantasy world starts to unravel. Meanwhile, Survivor confronts Qubit at an anti-Plutonian rally in Montreal, their clash echoing the growing fractures in a world losing its grip on order.
In "Irredeemable [Chapter 22]," Plutonian is trapped within a sun, his mind adrift in a dream where he pushes his powers to their breaking point—only to be pulled from the brink by a mysterious savior known as The Auroran. While the real world grapples with the aftermath, Modeus schemes to find his long-lost adversary, and Qubit and Kaidan assemble a team of dubious former villains for a mission that may not be what it seems.
In the heart of a sun, imprisoned within the alien asylum Genhom, The Plutonian confronts The Auroran amid a surreal, desperate reality. Meanwhile, Qubit probes the mind of Survivor through the telepathic Burrows, seeking secrets for The Paradigm—while the true nature of this nightmare remains unknown.
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