Saw this as a recommendation, what do you think? (preview.redd.it)

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[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Planetary is a fantastic read, especially now that it's completed and you don't have to wait 2 years for the next issue to show up.

The basic premise is this: large pulp, comics, and sci-fi events actually happened and were covered up. The Planetary organization uncovers the truth behind the events.

The current book "Outsiders" from DC is an official sequel to Planetary.

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

The current book “Outsiders” from DC is an official sequel to Planetary.

That's a good tip, as I love Planetary and was totally unaware of this series (clearly I don't keep up on current DC titles that well!)

Is it any good? I don't see much information about it online after a (very) quick search.

[-] jordanlund@lemmy.world 3 points 10 months ago

It's DC centric instead of being more generally Pulp, comics, sci-fi.

When I first looked through the first issue, I thought they were just knocking it off. Dude in a white suit, kick ass woman, the Drummer... but then a Planetary guide pops up at the end.

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

One of my very favorite series from that time period (edit: and probably ever). I think I actually have a copy of this on the way as a family member got it for me as a Christmas present. So, I can't speak to the specifics of the omnibus, but you could do a lot worse that starting Planetary for the first time (in fact, I'm a little jealous you get to experience it for the first time)

[-] Blaze@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 10 months ago

Thank you!

[-] Splenetic@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

It's a great series, the jla/batman/authority crossovers are also worth tracking down

[-] NielsBohron@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

the jla/batman/authority crossovers are also worth tracking down

I believe they're included in the omnibus version.

At the very least, I'm pretty sure I remember some of them being included in the earlier collected editions, so I can't imagine they're not in the omnibus.

[-] Splenetic@lemm.ee 2 points 9 months ago

Oh excellent! I read them as physical copies when they came out so wasn't sure

[-] rekabis@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago

That puzzle piece is not meant for the missing spot.

That piece is missing the button edges.

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