- Script
- Warren Ellis (credited)
- Pencils
- Phil Jimenez (credited)
- Inks
- Andy Lanning (credited); Phil Jimenez (credited) (with thanks to)
- Colors
- Laura Martin (credited as Laura DePuy Martin)
- Letters
- Ryan Cline (credited)
- Genre
- science fiction; superhero
- Characters
- The Authority [Jenny Sparks; Apollo; the Midnighter; Swift; Jack Hawksmoor; the Engineer; the Doctor]; Planetary [Elijah Snow; the Drummer; Jakita Wagner]; the Snowflake
- Synopsis
- After the Authority defeat a monstrous alien -- accidentally triggered by the Drummer-- Planetary decides to invade the Authority's headquarters and get information on the group. While there, both teams -- unbeknownst to each other -- teleport to the Adirondacks to stop yet another alien invasion.
- Reprints
The writer in this story is thought to be H.P. Lovecraft.
- Script
- Warren Ellis (credited)
- Pencils
- Jerry Ordway (credited) (artist)
- Inks
- Jerry Ordway (credited) (artist)
- Colors
- David Baron (credited)
- Letters
- Michael Heisler (credited as Mike Heisler)
- Genre
- science fiction; superhero
- Characters
- Bruce Wayne; Clark Kent (presumed to die in this story); Diana Prince; Alfred Pennyworth; Planetary [Elijah Snow; Jakita Wagner; the Drummer; Ambrose Chase (all die in this story)]; Dr. Erdel (dies in this story); Barry Allen (cameo, a slain super speedster); an alien [Martian Manhunter] (cameo, dies in this story); slain Green Lanterns [Kilowog; Tomar Re; Alan Scott; Jade; John Stewart; Hal Jordan; Guy Gardner; Salakk; Kyle Rayner] (cameos); other slain beings (all taxidermied) [Eclipso; Gorilla Grodd; Cyborg; Metamorpho; Swamp Thing; Robotman; Plastic Man; Doomsday] (cameos)
- Synopsis
- For twenty years, the members of Planetary have hoarded technology and killed to hide their crimes, including Bruce Wayne's parents, Clark Kent's adoptive parents, and Diana Prince's people. Now, these three people combine their powers and skills to take Planetary down permanently.
- Reprints
This is an otherworld story, with Planetary playing the part of the Four. The JLA and costumed heroes in general do not exist on this world.
- Script
- Warren Ellis (credited)
- Pencils
- John Cassaday (credited) (artist)
- Inks
- John Cassaday (credited) (artist)
- Colors
- David Baron (credited)
- Letters
- Wes Abbott of Comicraft (credited as Comicraft's Wes Abbott)
- Genre
- science fiction; superhero
- Characters
- Planetary [Elijah Snow; Jakita Wagner; the Drummer]; Batman; John Black
- Synopsis
- Planetary searches Gotham City for a man who is an unknowing serial killer. Also on his trail is Batman -- or is it Batmen?
- Reprints
Various Batmans are shown in this story as homages to previous creators including Adam West, Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, and Bob Kane.