One of the many Christmas gifts I was given, was a" comic book". And that "comic book" is considered to be about superheroes, but with a deeper meaning to it. And this "comic book" is called The Planetary Omnibus.
The Planetary Omnibus is one of the best comic books, I have ever read ( I've read many various and distinct comic books!). It dives deep into a classic, well-known, topic of superheroes, but brings together many and new universes, into the mix. Some are well-known, some less, and some are simply great idea's that popped out of Warren Ellis' head! Nevertheless, they are equal in quality. At the end of every chapter, it settles itself. Meaning that every chapter is different, interesting, and new!
At the very beginning of Planetary, it features, Elijah Snow. A century-old ( but still good as new!) man. But this man, is not just one of the average men of humankind. He is different. And Elijah snow, is somehow, someway in a diner, in the middle of the desert! ( how random!) He's drinking his coffee and fulfilling his routine, just like he does everyday. When he is suddenly approached by a woman in an unusual, one-piece suit. Little does he know, that this woman would change his life, and lead it to a much better and fitting cause.
This woman talks to Elijah Snow, and introduces herself as Jakita Wagner. She tells him of all the various opportunities he could receive if he just followed her to headquarters. Fast-forward two days, in a most grand hotel room, our century-man, Elijah Snow is stood right in the middle of it, contemplating why any of these recent events have occurred. Soon, he is visited by the Jakita again. She explains to him what his job is (inspecting new sites of strange "activity") And she brings him to their other partner, the third of their trio. Their partner is called Drummer, who has the ability to talk to and control the information of machines. And through his "talent" he has found a site, more than worthy of inspecting. He has a mission: to explore the Adirondacks.
They arrive in their destination, and meet Doc Brass, one of the few but powerful protectors of Earth. Doc Brass, explains his story on how he and his fellow protectors made a fatal mistake: somehow, someway they created what would destroy the universe from the inside-out. Every alternate version of earth, all of their heroes, clashing together, to determine who would continue to exist.
Doc Brass the last survivor, finally told his tale, after fifty long years of waiting...
(This was a summary of Chapter one. )
I have done my best to summarize the first chapter in the great saga of Planetary. Hopefully , my attempt to summarize such an epic saga, will convince you of just how distinctly different the Planetary Omnibus is. It really is one of the best comic books out there, that not nearly enough people know about.
Rating: Distinct (but in a good way) from other comics, sensational, and underrated ( it's that good!)
Age Recommendation: 13+ (gore and teen content)
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