The Concept: In 2056, the surviving population of Earth resides in the massive metropolis of Megalon. But it's not alone: Earth and an alien planet called Krel have come to form a social and economic interdependence sustained by portal technology. Together, they strive to rebuild what they have lost and forget what they have destroyed.

This Issue: "The Light of Other Days" Part One—With terrorist attacks carried out by radical isolationists and a pending race war at the gates, the corrupt and faltering Bi- World Security Council is losing its grip. As two worlds hang in the balance, one hope will emerge. Five individuals with dark pasts now hold the key to humanity's future.