Page 1 establishes that we are set in a parallel universe where many of the major cities are in ruins, and we have slightly advanced technologies.
Panel 1
“FEBRUARY 2016.” - Same year, but different world.
Panel 2
“TOKYO.” - In ruins.
Panel 3
Bandage scissors.
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Panel 4
“MOSCOW.” - In ruins.
Panel 5
“LONDON.” - In ruins.
Panel 6
Bandage scissors again.
Panel 7
“SNAKE MOUNTAIN, MONTANA. NATIONAL EMERGENCY FEDERAL DISTRICT, QUANTUM TRANSFER FACILITY.” - Futuristic military drones.
Panel 1
“FEBRUARY 2016.” - Same year, but different world.
Panel 2
“TOKYO.” - In ruins.
Panel 3
Bandage scissors.
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Panel 4
“MOSCOW.” - In ruins.
Panel 5
“LONDON.” - In ruins.
Panel 6
Bandage scissors again.
Panel 7
“SNAKE MOUNTAIN, MONTANA. NATIONAL EMERGENCY FEDERAL DISTRICT, QUANTUM TRANSFER FACILITY.” - Futuristic military drones.
Montana: