File:Absoluteplanetary.jpg

Cover of the compilation Absolute Planetary published by DC Comics.

This image of the main cast of the comic Planetary, Absoluteplanetary.jpg is being linked here; though the picture is subject to copyright I (Hiding Talk) feel it is covered by our fair use policy and the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. it is a low resolution copy of a digitally released representation of a cover to one collection of the series;
2. it does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the comic strip story itself or representations of the cover in any way;
3. copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the cover artwork in another comic book or cover collection;
4. the image is significant because it is by the artistic creator, John Cassaday;
5. the image illustrates the cast of the comic book in question, and as such discussed in the article;
6. the image allows the reader to understand the nature of the characters and the work;
7. the image illustrates points made within the article regarding the artistic style used within the work

This image of the main cast of the comic Planetary, Absoluteplanetary.jpg is being linked here; though the picture is subject to copyright I (Hiding Talk) feel it is covered by our fair use policy and the U.S. fair use laws because:

1. it is a low resolution copy of a digitally released representation of a cover to one collection of the series;
2. it does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the comic strip story itself or representations of the cover in any way;
3. copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the cover artwork in another comic book or cover collection;
4. the image is significant because it is by the artistic creator, John Cassaday;
5. the image illustrates the cast of the comic book in question, and as such discussed in the article;
6. the image allows the reader to understand the nature of the characters and the work;
7. the image illustrates points made within the article regarding the artistic style used within the work

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