#1

Synopsis

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.

Notes

Reprinted from

• The Authority #1
• The Authority #2
• The Authority #3
• The Authority #4
• The Authority #5
• The Authority #6
• The Authority #7
• The Authority #8
• The Authority #9
• The Authority #10
• The Authority #11
• The Authority #12
• Planetary / The Authority: Ruling the World #[nn]
• The Absolute Authority #[1]
• Jenny Sparks: The Secret History of the Authority #1
• The Authority #[1]
• Absolute Authority #1
• Wildstorm: A Celebration of 25 Years #[nn]

Credits

Script

Grant Morrison, Warren Ellis, Bryan Hitch

Pencils

Bryan Hitch, Phil Jimenez

Inks

Paul Neary, Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Andrew Currie

Colours

Laura Martin, Wildstorm FX, Michael Garcia, Eric Guerrero, David Baron

Letters

Bill O'Neil, Ali Fuchs, Robbie Robbins, IDW Publishing, Ryan Cline, Josh Reed

"with"

Chris Garcia, David Baron

Editor - original series

Rachelle Brissenden, John Layman, Ben Abernathy

Other printings & variants