Millennium #5 (1988) (VF)

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Millennium #5 is a 1988 DC Comics issue that continues the weekly crossover event where the robotic Manhunters, with sleeper agents on Earth, attempt to disrupt the Guardians of the Universe's plan to create a new generation of metahumans. 

Plot summary

  • The Guardians' instruction Two Guardians instruct the chosen individuals in the ways of the universe. These "Chosen" are a new generation of immortals who will replace the Guardians.

  • Manhunter reinforcement The heroes, previously celebrating the destruction of a major Manhunter stronghold, discover from an salvaged Manhunter ship that their robotic foes have limitless reinforcements arriving from space.

  • A new battle plan With the Guardians occupied, the heroes regroup and form their own strategy. A team of ten powerful heroes, including Superman, Firestorm, and multiple Green Lanterns, is assembled to travel to the Manhunters' homeworld, Orinda.

  • Rescue and subplot Meanwhile, the alien Green Lantern Driq rescues Harbinger on Orinda. Also, in a separate subplot, the Outsiders deal with the American Security Agency trying to capture their members, Halo and Windfall. 

Millennium #5 is a 1988 DC Comics issue that continues the weekly crossover event where the robotic Manhunters, with sleeper agents on Earth, attempt to disrupt the Guardians of the Universe's plan to create a new generation of metahumans. 

Plot summary

  • The Guardians' instruction Two Guardians instruct the chosen individuals in the ways of the universe. These "Chosen" are a new generation of immortals who will replace the Guardians.

  • Manhunter reinforcement The heroes, previously celebrating the destruction of a major Manhunter stronghold, discover from an salvaged Manhunter ship that their robotic foes have limitless reinforcements arriving from space.

  • A new battle plan With the Guardians occupied, the heroes regroup and form their own strategy. A team of ten powerful heroes, including Superman, Firestorm, and multiple Green Lanterns, is assembled to travel to the Manhunters' homeworld, Orinda.

  • Rescue and subplot Meanwhile, the alien Green Lantern Driq rescues Harbinger on Orinda. Also, in a separate subplot, the Outsiders deal with the American Security Agency trying to capture their members, Halo and Windfall.