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Planetary is a science‑fiction comic series created by Warren Ellis and illustrated by John Cassaday. The team—Elijah Snow, the centenarian archaeologist; Jakita Wagner, a powerful woman; and The Drummer, a man who can talk to machines—works to track down evidence of extraordinary phenomena. Their investigations reveal inter‑dimensional secrets, such as a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a vengeful spirit, and a lost island inhabited by dying monsters, challenging modern superhero conventions.
Set against a backdrop of time travel and paranormal history, Planetary explores the responsibilities of an inter‑dimensional peace‑keeping force and the hidden layers of humanity’s past.
The series blends noir detective storytelling with speculative science and supernatural elements, making it a landmark work in comic-book storytelling.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: Warren Ellis
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