--- product_id: 16183872 title: "Planetary Vol. 4: Spacetime Archaeology" price: "£33.43" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16183872-planetary-vol-4-spacetime-archaeology store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Planetary Vol. 4: Spacetime Archaeology **Price:** £33.43 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Planetary Vol. 4: Spacetime Archaeology - **How much does it cost?** £33.43 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16183872-planetary-vol-4-spacetime-archaeology) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is it - the long-awaited fourth and final graphic novel collecting the adventures of Elijah Snow, a powerful, hundred year old man, Jakita Wagner, an extremely powerful but bored woman, and The Drummer, a man with the ability to communicate with machines. Infatuated with tracking down evidence of super-human activity, these mystery archaeologists of the late 20th Century uncover unknown paranormal secrets and histories, such as a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a ghostly spirit of vengeance, and a lost island of dying monsters.In this volume, the team encounters an abandoned alien spacecraft -- but will the heroes beat their rival, Jacob Greene of the villainous "Four," to the ship? Then, Elijah Snow begins to pull back from his allies, acting increasingly in secret. Will he be able to draw the last of the Four out of hiding, and can he act before his teammates lose their faith in him? From the Hardcover edition. Review: Well worth the wait - I fondly remember borrowing the first 3 trades of this fantastic series a few years ago from a friend, and absolutely loving it. When I saw the fourth recently hit the shelves, I wondered about going back through the series again. I was going to wait for this volume to come in softcover, but decided that I could not wait, as it may not even happen this year. It was worth the purchase. Despite being only 27 issues long, much like 'Watchmen', it feels longer than that. Maybe it is John Cassaday's luscious artwork which almost compels you to stop and take a third or fourth look. It could be Warren Ellis' pacing and plot, which make the books feel like a high quality TV drama; there are great one-off issues, which are well encapsulated stories, but there's also a great, over-arcing plot line which comes to a strong resolution. Much like a good BBC show, it is succinct and sweet, leaving the reader with just enough to enjoy the time they spent in Elijah Snow's world. Review: Where High-Brow meets Entertainment - They say write what you know so Warren has already broken the rules with this, the latest and the last collection of his stunning exploration of the very nature of imagination itself through the media of the fantastic, the detritus of the divine and the cast-off scribblings of his more than bulging ideas folders. Or has he? If it's a case of keeping it familiar so as to promote verisimilitude or conventional reality, then he should have failed. But despite being set in an alternate universe stuffed full to the gills with familiar looking characters and events, Planetary is kept grounded and appealing by the central cast of heroes (Planetary Foundation) and the most wonderfully loathsome villains one could ever ask for (The Four). The real kicker is how rich and original Warren makes this volume of his archaelogy of the fantastic, as though ideas like these had never been seen before. The beauty and tragedy of what the Four have done in this reality is finally matched by the Planetary Foundation's intricate moves against them coming to a head, plot ends are tied up beautifully and all with the spectacular art of John Cassady toa ccompany it, one of the most versatile artists in comics today. Obviously, you'll be reading this as part of a series- but, as part of that series, this more than just completes the overall picture, rather displaying some amazing flourishes and pulling out some new and unexpected tricks right at the last minute. We're living in a new Golden age of quality in comics when series like this can come out and show up the complacent stuttering series for the unimaginative sloppy works they are. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,089,213 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3,071 in Archaeology (Books) #3,724 in DC Comics & Graphic Novels #19,052 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 147 Reviews | ## Images ![Planetary Vol. 4: Spacetime Archaeology - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lvd6vJI3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth the wait *by S***I on April 7, 2010* I fondly remember borrowing the first 3 trades of this fantastic series a few years ago from a friend, and absolutely loving it. When I saw the fourth recently hit the shelves, I wondered about going back through the series again. I was going to wait for this volume to come in softcover, but decided that I could not wait, as it may not even happen this year. It was worth the purchase. Despite being only 27 issues long, much like 'Watchmen', it feels longer than that. Maybe it is John Cassaday's luscious artwork which almost compels you to stop and take a third or fourth look. It could be Warren Ellis' pacing and plot, which make the books feel like a high quality TV drama; there are great one-off issues, which are well encapsulated stories, but there's also a great, over-arcing plot line which comes to a strong resolution. Much like a good BBC show, it is succinct and sweet, leaving the reader with just enough to enjoy the time they spent in Elijah Snow's world. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where High-Brow meets Entertainment *by W***R on February 26, 2011* They say write what you know so Warren has already broken the rules with this, the latest and the last collection of his stunning exploration of the very nature of imagination itself through the media of the fantastic, the detritus of the divine and the cast-off scribblings of his more than bulging ideas folders. Or has he? If it's a case of keeping it familiar so as to promote verisimilitude or conventional reality, then he should have failed. But despite being set in an alternate universe stuffed full to the gills with familiar looking characters and events, Planetary is kept grounded and appealing by the central cast of heroes (Planetary Foundation) and the most wonderfully loathsome villains one could ever ask for (The Four). The real kicker is how rich and original Warren makes this volume of his archaelogy of the fantastic, as though ideas like these had never been seen before. The beauty and tragedy of what the Four have done in this reality is finally matched by the Planetary Foundation's intricate moves against them coming to a head, plot ends are tied up beautifully and all with the spectacular art of John Cassady toa ccompany it, one of the most versatile artists in comics today. Obviously, you'll be reading this as part of a series- but, as part of that series, this more than just completes the overall picture, rather displaying some amazing flourishes and pulling out some new and unexpected tricks right at the last minute. We're living in a new Golden age of quality in comics when series like this can come out and show up the complacent stuttering series for the unimaginative sloppy works they are. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, stunning conclusion to one of the best comics around *by A***R on April 3, 2010* This is the hardcover collection of the last several Planetary comics. First, if you are familiar with Planetary, then you know how wonderful this alternate earth comic is. Warren Ellis is a master storyteller and Cassaday's just shines on the extra thick stock pages. The format truly honors the loving work that has been put into this story. Now for those who know the story, this is simply a collection of the comics. There isn't new material nor is there any real additional work. However, the workmanship of the hardcover is wonderful. The binding is strong, the pages are thick and feel good in the hands. Most of all, the artwork just pops off the page. This is a lovely end cap to the series. If you've never read planetary, getting the 4 volume story is very much worthwhile. If you've read Planetary but would like something more solid and beautiful, you should also pick up this book. Really its truly an outstanding collectible. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16183872-planetary-vol-4-spacetime-archaeology](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/16183872-planetary-vol-4-spacetime-archaeology) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-30*