Earlier this year, it was announced that the Planet of the Apes franchise is returning to Marvel Comics with all-new stories starting in early 2023. A movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, has since started production ahead of a 2024 release, so it's apparent that Disney has big plans for the iconic sci-fi franchise.
As we're sure you'll know, the series has spanned over five decades with media including comics, books, films, television series, video games, and toys.
While we've yet to hear anything about a Marvel/Planet of the Apes comic book crossover, we have to believe one is inevitable. In the meantime, the two words have collided on some incredible variant covers depicting Marvel's superheroes trapped on a world ruled by apes!
Just like the groundbreaking film series, these scenes range from action-packed to poignant and will grace the covers of Marvel's hottest titles throughout February.
Marvel Comics and Planet of the Apes have a rich history that goes back over 40 years. Marvel first published stories set in this world in 1974, and in 1975, Marvel published Adventures on the Planet of the Apes, full-colour adaptations of the iconic Planet of the Apes films. Now, Planet of the Apes is back at Marvel and ready to take comics by storm.
"We’re thrilled to welcome Planet of the Apes back to the House of Ideas!" Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski said earlier this year. "The new saga in the pipeline is going explore the limits of what this beloved franchise has to offer through bold comics storytelling, and we look forward to setting foot on this new adventure!"
You can check out these awesome variant covers by a whole host of amazingly talented artists below. Plus, you'll want to keep checking back here for all the latest updates both on the upcoming Planet of the Apes comic book series and the movie.