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Cover: Phil Jimenez

Planetary / The Authority: Ruling the World #[nn]

Aug 2000 · DC · 5.95 USD; 9.25 CAD
“Ruling the World”

In "Ruling the World," Warren Ellis and Phil Jimenez deliver a gripping crossover where Planetary’s mission to infiltrate the Authority’s HQ collides with the Authority’s own investigation into Doc Brass’ multiverse computer in the Adirondacks. When a rogue technician activates the device, Earth faces an unexpected invasion by hostile robots—forcing the two factions into a tense, unspoken alliance. The cover by Phil Jimenez captures the moment’s high stakes with striking precision.

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writer Warren Ellis · artist, inker Phil Jimenez · inker Andy Lanning · colorist Laura DePuy · letterer Ryan Cline · cover Phil Jimenez

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artist, inker Phil Jimenez
colorist Laura DePuy
letterer Ryan Cline
cover pencils, inks Phil Jimenez

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After a near chance meeting between the two groups, Planetary decides to break into the Authority's headquarters to download the information stored there. Meanwhile, the Authority investigates the caves of the Adirondacks where Doc Brass' multiverse computer resides. When a corrupt technician turns it on, earth is invaded by marauding robots. The two groups unknowingly work together to defeat the menace.

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