It's Clobberin' Time On The Planet of The Apes

Main cover art for issue one by Greg Land

Considering Marvel's historic connection with the Planet of The Apes franchise, since it regained the license in 2022 it feels as though it has done very little with it.

But that's all about to change. The last Ape-centric title Marvel gave us was the underwhelming Beware The Planet of The Apes, back in mid-2024, but next February the publisher brings its First Family into conflict with simian-kind with the mini-series Planet of The Apes versus Fantastic Four.

The four-part serial is written by Josh Trujillo with art from Andrea Di Vito and Erick Arciniega.

In a first for this combination of popular franchises, the Fantastic Four arrive on the Planet of the Apes:

"Witness history as the Fantastic Four cross paths for the very first time with Cornelius, Zira, Ursus – and of course Dr. Zaius! But they won't be going alone! Familiar foes from the Marvel Universe have set their sights on Ape City, setting the stage for a battle royale that fans won't soon forget!"

While not the most enticing or original plot hook, this book is still the first, official, chance to see such a mix of beloved characters all in one place.

Interior artwork from Planet of The Apes versus Fantastic Four