Planetary #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first story arc of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday's acclaimed series, following a team of 'archaeologists of the unknown' as they uncover the secret history of the 20th century's hidden wonders and horrors. It includes issues #1-12 of the original 1999-2009 run, establishing the team's mission to document the strange phenomena and buried conspiracies that have shaped the world of the Planetary field operatives.
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 that’s been buried on Earth for eons. When Hark investigator Jim Wilder vanishes after touching a lightning-bolt-shaped rock, he returns transformed—chosen by a sentient vessel seeking six others like him to help it return home. With Planetary by his side, Wilder begins a global search, uncovering secrets buried across time and space. The cover by John Cassaday captures the eerie, otherworldly tone of this cosmic mystery.
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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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