Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. "The Fourth Man!" Collects Planetary (1999) #7-12. Written by Warren Ellis. Art by John Cassaday. This second PLANETARY collection focuses on the team's mysterious benefactor, the "Fourth Man." After paying their final respects to a British occultist with ties to their group, Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner, and The Drummer continue their super-human archeological studies as they visit a hidden government compound full of radioactive human guinea pigs, discover a fictional construct that has been made real and learn of a malevolent group known simply as "The Four." As these investigations take place, Elijah begins to learn some truths about both the Fourth Man's identity as well as his own hidden past. Featuring an introduction by Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator, Joss Whedon! Softcover, 140 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.