Planetary: Leaving the 20th Century by Warren Ellis
Their existence is a secret buried under riddles and conspiracies, their pasts are shrouded in mystery, and their mission is as diverse and complex as the universe itself. They are Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and The Drummer: Planetary! Snow initiates part of his plan to stop the mysterious Four, makes a starting revelation about his past And uncovers information on the world's first space launch...in 1851! As more secrets crumble, more mysteries rise to take their place! From the twisted mind of massively popular scribe Warren Elis (Transmetropolitan, Global Frequency, The Authority) and artist par excellence John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) comes a foray into the myriad riddles of our universe!