raul grau
Jul 15, 2005, 04:32 am
Crossover: The OMAC Project
Published in: The OMAC Project & Various monthly DC titles, June 2005-November 2005
Writer: Greg Rucka
Penciler: Jesus Saiz
Major Characters Involved: <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=33289" target="_blank">Maxwell Lord</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26196" target="_blank">Batman</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=25777" target="_blank">Booster Gold</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26120" target="_blank">Blue Beetle</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=33318" target="_blank">Sasha Bordeaux</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=25931" target="_blank">Superman</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26212" target="_blank">Wonder Woman</a>
Plot: A private army seeks the control or elimination of the metahuman population.
Reading Order:
Part 1 - The OMAC Project #1 - Sasha Bordeaux gets into an altercation with Jessica Midnight, the Knight to the Black Queen. Booster Gold is released from the hospital, and begins working with Wonder Woman to locate Blue Beetle. Batman receives a package from Sasha, containing the smashed goggles of Blue Beetle.
Part 2 - The OMAC Project #2 - Batman reveals the murder of Blue Beetle to the Justice League. Overdrive is killed by an OMAC. The Queens and White King of Checkmate attempt to assassinate Maxwell Lord, but he foils their plan and has them killed. Sasha has her reunion with Batman, and is unmasked as the Checkmate traitor.
Part 3 - The OMAC Project #3 - Sasha is captured by Max. Batman is nearly killed by three OMACs, before being rescued by Superman. Booster Gold and Guy Gardner head off to recruit their former allies. Max attempts to interrogate Sasha. Superman is revealed to be under the control of Checkmate.
Part 4 - The OMAC Project #4
Part 5 - The OMAC Project #5
Part 6 - The OMAC Project #6
Related Issues:
Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 - Ted Kord (Blue Beetle) learns that twenty-million dollars have been siphoned from Kord Omniversal. One hundred pounds of Kryptonite is stolen from a warehouse owned by Kord. Blue Beetle seeks assistance from the heroic community, but is rebuffed. Booster Gold is critically injured. Blue Beetle discovers that Maxwell Lord is behind the scheme. The accumulated metahuman files of Checkmate are erased. Maxwell Lord murders Blue Beetle.
Superman (2nd series) #217 - Superman races to save the village of Puccalpa, but an OMAC interferes.
Birds of Prey #83 - An OMAC prepares to execute Oracle, while she searches for the missing Blue Beetle.
Adventures of Superman #641 - At Stryker's Island Correctional Facility, an OMAC attacks Alexandra Allston (Parasite), and murders her brother, Alex Allston (Parasite).
Superman (2nd series) #219 - After watching his wife and closest friends die, Superman brutally attacks Brainiac, but then doubts his recent experiences. The Justice League of America arrive at the Fortress of Solitude.
Action Comics #829 - Martian Manhunter watches over the concerned Lois Lane. The Justice League ask Superman to recount his last battle, but this time he recalls a boxing match with Darkseid for the life of Lois. Superman learns that he had brutally beaten Batman, who now hangs in critical condition.
Adventures of Superman #642 - Wonder Woman tends to the injuries of Batman. Superman and the League watch proof of his actions. Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman enter the mind of Superman, and discover the machinations of Maxwell Lord. Superman attacks the Justice League. Wonder Woman follows him to Checkmate headquarters.
Notes:
The name 'OMAC' originated with the 1974 Jack Kirby series O.M.A.C., set roughly one hundred years in our future. In that case, the acronym OMAC stood for 'One Man Army Corps'.
As revealed on the cover of the Adventures of Superman #641, OMAC (with regard to this series) stands for 'Observational Meta-Human Activity Construct', and refers to the single-eyed beings under the control of Maxwell Lord. The new OMACs have headfins reminiscent of the original Omac's mohawk hairstyle. Also, Omac was transformed by a sleeping satellite named Brother Eye, while these OMACs are directed by a satellite network dubbed Brother I (or Brother One).
Checkmate was first introduced in Action Comics #598, and was the subject of the Checkmate! ongoing series, which began in 1988. Checkmate was a covert, governmental agency, tasked with protecting American interests abroad. The organizational hierarchy was structured after the game of chess, with one King, one Queen, and multiple Bishops, Rooks, Knights, and Pawns. As revealed in The OMAC Project #1, Checkmate now has both White and Black Kings and Queens, with Maxwell Lord masterminding operations as the Black King. It is unknown when the mission statement and hierarchy were changed, but Max implied in Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 that the true nature of Checkmate had remained hidden in previous tales. In OMAC Project #2, Batman states that the two organizations are wholly separate.
Skeets was a sentient security drone from the 25th Century, who traveled back to the present with Booster Gold, and began acting as his sidekick. He first appeared in Booster Gold #1. Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 revealed that Skeets had been dismantled recently, and his pieces were being used by Checkmate as surveillance equipment.
Sasha Bordeaux, the former bodyguard of Bruce Wayne (Batman), became part of Checkmate in Detective Comics #775, after the organization faked her death. Since then, Sasha had been elevated to the position of the Knight assigned to the Black King.
The OMAC Project #1 takes place minutes after the end of Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1.
The Brother Mark I is a semi-autonomous satellite surveillance system, the artificial intelligence of which first appeared in Birds of Prey #80. It is revealed to be under the control of Checkmate in Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1, and identifies Batman as its creator in The OMAC Project #1.
In OMAC Project #2, Batman explains that he constructed Brother I as a response to the memory erasing done to him years earlier by Zatanna and the Justice League of America, which was first revealed in Identity Crisis #6. Outsiders (3rd series) #21 implied that Batman had become aware of his mindwipe.
Superman mentions his two previous encounters with an OMAC in OMAC Project #3. In Superman (2nd series) #217, he faced an OMAC in the Amazon, and then in Adventures of Superman #641, he failed to stop another in Metropolis. Batman's comment earlier in the issue places OMAC Project #3 two days after Adventures of Superman #641.
OMAC Project #3 leads into the Sacrifice crossover, which consists of Superman (2nd series) #219, Action Comics #829, Adventures of Superman #642, and Wonder Woman (2nd series) #219.
As the delusions of Superman begin to unravel, certain oddities arise. In Action Comics #829, a priest watches the boxing match between Superman and Darkseid on Apokolips, and Granny Goodness has Wonder Woman elements incorporated into her armor. Adventures of Superman #642 makes the connection between the priest and Maxwell Lord, whom Superman called 'Father' in OMAC Project #3.
Adventures of Superman #642 reveals that John Stewart (Green Lantern) is still unaware of the mental alterations performed by Zatanna.
In Wonder Woman (2nd series) #217, Diana had her vision restored by Pallas Athena, who granted Wonder Woman a portion of her own sight. Wonder Woman realized that these eyes allow her to see hidden truths in Wonder Woman (2nd series) #218.
Published in: The OMAC Project & Various monthly DC titles, June 2005-November 2005
Writer: Greg Rucka
Penciler: Jesus Saiz
Major Characters Involved: <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=33289" target="_blank">Maxwell Lord</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26196" target="_blank">Batman</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=25777" target="_blank">Booster Gold</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26120" target="_blank">Blue Beetle</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=33318" target="_blank">Sasha Bordeaux</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=25931" target="_blank">Superman</a>, <a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/forums/showthread.php?t=26212" target="_blank">Wonder Woman</a>
Plot: A private army seeks the control or elimination of the metahuman population.
Reading Order:
Part 1 - The OMAC Project #1 - Sasha Bordeaux gets into an altercation with Jessica Midnight, the Knight to the Black Queen. Booster Gold is released from the hospital, and begins working with Wonder Woman to locate Blue Beetle. Batman receives a package from Sasha, containing the smashed goggles of Blue Beetle.
Part 2 - The OMAC Project #2 - Batman reveals the murder of Blue Beetle to the Justice League. Overdrive is killed by an OMAC. The Queens and White King of Checkmate attempt to assassinate Maxwell Lord, but he foils their plan and has them killed. Sasha has her reunion with Batman, and is unmasked as the Checkmate traitor.
Part 3 - The OMAC Project #3 - Sasha is captured by Max. Batman is nearly killed by three OMACs, before being rescued by Superman. Booster Gold and Guy Gardner head off to recruit their former allies. Max attempts to interrogate Sasha. Superman is revealed to be under the control of Checkmate.
Part 4 - The OMAC Project #4
Part 5 - The OMAC Project #5
Part 6 - The OMAC Project #6
Related Issues:
Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 - Ted Kord (Blue Beetle) learns that twenty-million dollars have been siphoned from Kord Omniversal. One hundred pounds of Kryptonite is stolen from a warehouse owned by Kord. Blue Beetle seeks assistance from the heroic community, but is rebuffed. Booster Gold is critically injured. Blue Beetle discovers that Maxwell Lord is behind the scheme. The accumulated metahuman files of Checkmate are erased. Maxwell Lord murders Blue Beetle.
Superman (2nd series) #217 - Superman races to save the village of Puccalpa, but an OMAC interferes.
Birds of Prey #83 - An OMAC prepares to execute Oracle, while she searches for the missing Blue Beetle.
Adventures of Superman #641 - At Stryker's Island Correctional Facility, an OMAC attacks Alexandra Allston (Parasite), and murders her brother, Alex Allston (Parasite).
Superman (2nd series) #219 - After watching his wife and closest friends die, Superman brutally attacks Brainiac, but then doubts his recent experiences. The Justice League of America arrive at the Fortress of Solitude.
Action Comics #829 - Martian Manhunter watches over the concerned Lois Lane. The Justice League ask Superman to recount his last battle, but this time he recalls a boxing match with Darkseid for the life of Lois. Superman learns that he had brutally beaten Batman, who now hangs in critical condition.
Adventures of Superman #642 - Wonder Woman tends to the injuries of Batman. Superman and the League watch proof of his actions. Martian Manhunter and Wonder Woman enter the mind of Superman, and discover the machinations of Maxwell Lord. Superman attacks the Justice League. Wonder Woman follows him to Checkmate headquarters.
Notes:
The name 'OMAC' originated with the 1974 Jack Kirby series O.M.A.C., set roughly one hundred years in our future. In that case, the acronym OMAC stood for 'One Man Army Corps'.
As revealed on the cover of the Adventures of Superman #641, OMAC (with regard to this series) stands for 'Observational Meta-Human Activity Construct', and refers to the single-eyed beings under the control of Maxwell Lord. The new OMACs have headfins reminiscent of the original Omac's mohawk hairstyle. Also, Omac was transformed by a sleeping satellite named Brother Eye, while these OMACs are directed by a satellite network dubbed Brother I (or Brother One).
Checkmate was first introduced in Action Comics #598, and was the subject of the Checkmate! ongoing series, which began in 1988. Checkmate was a covert, governmental agency, tasked with protecting American interests abroad. The organizational hierarchy was structured after the game of chess, with one King, one Queen, and multiple Bishops, Rooks, Knights, and Pawns. As revealed in The OMAC Project #1, Checkmate now has both White and Black Kings and Queens, with Maxwell Lord masterminding operations as the Black King. It is unknown when the mission statement and hierarchy were changed, but Max implied in Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 that the true nature of Checkmate had remained hidden in previous tales. In OMAC Project #2, Batman states that the two organizations are wholly separate.
Skeets was a sentient security drone from the 25th Century, who traveled back to the present with Booster Gold, and began acting as his sidekick. He first appeared in Booster Gold #1. Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1 revealed that Skeets had been dismantled recently, and his pieces were being used by Checkmate as surveillance equipment.
Sasha Bordeaux, the former bodyguard of Bruce Wayne (Batman), became part of Checkmate in Detective Comics #775, after the organization faked her death. Since then, Sasha had been elevated to the position of the Knight assigned to the Black King.
The OMAC Project #1 takes place minutes after the end of Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1.
The Brother Mark I is a semi-autonomous satellite surveillance system, the artificial intelligence of which first appeared in Birds of Prey #80. It is revealed to be under the control of Checkmate in Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1, and identifies Batman as its creator in The OMAC Project #1.
In OMAC Project #2, Batman explains that he constructed Brother I as a response to the memory erasing done to him years earlier by Zatanna and the Justice League of America, which was first revealed in Identity Crisis #6. Outsiders (3rd series) #21 implied that Batman had become aware of his mindwipe.
Superman mentions his two previous encounters with an OMAC in OMAC Project #3. In Superman (2nd series) #217, he faced an OMAC in the Amazon, and then in Adventures of Superman #641, he failed to stop another in Metropolis. Batman's comment earlier in the issue places OMAC Project #3 two days after Adventures of Superman #641.
OMAC Project #3 leads into the Sacrifice crossover, which consists of Superman (2nd series) #219, Action Comics #829, Adventures of Superman #642, and Wonder Woman (2nd series) #219.
As the delusions of Superman begin to unravel, certain oddities arise. In Action Comics #829, a priest watches the boxing match between Superman and Darkseid on Apokolips, and Granny Goodness has Wonder Woman elements incorporated into her armor. Adventures of Superman #642 makes the connection between the priest and Maxwell Lord, whom Superman called 'Father' in OMAC Project #3.
Adventures of Superman #642 reveals that John Stewart (Green Lantern) is still unaware of the mental alterations performed by Zatanna.
In Wonder Woman (2nd series) #217, Diana had her vision restored by Pallas Athena, who granted Wonder Woman a portion of her own sight. Wonder Woman realized that these eyes allow her to see hidden truths in Wonder Woman (2nd series) #218.