Planet of the Apes follows in the footsteps of Alien and Predator as it becomes the latest iconic 20th Century Fox sci-fi franchise to launch a new comic book series from Marvel, which is releasing its first new POTA material since 1977 with Wednesday’s Planet of the Apes #1; check out the official preview below…
DAVID F. WALKER & DAVE WACHTER BRING PLANET OF THE APES BACK TO MARVEL COMICS IN SPECTACULAR STYLE! A new era of apes kicks off with part 1 of “Devolution”! The ALZ-113 virus has rampaged across planet Earth, and humanity is crumbling. While well-meaning researchers hunt for a cure, a fanatical group of humans has their own solution: Kill all apes. Peacekeeper Juliana Tobon is one of the few willing to stand against them, but the crisis is spreading, and soon apes will witness the true depths of human cruelty… Eisner-winning writer David F. Walker (POWER MAN AND IRON FIST, Bitter Root) joins forces with artist Dave Wachter (IRON FIST: HEART OF THE DRAGON, Star Wars: The High Republic – Trail of Shadows) on one of the most beloved sci-fi franchises in history!
Planet of the Apes #1 goes on sale on April 5th, priced $4.99.