Disney owns the Marvel Comics company, and when Disney acquired the 20th Century Fox film studio several years ago, it gave Marvel the chance to publish comic books inspired by 20th Century properties like Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes. Of course, they also use this opportunity to have the 20th Century characters crossover with Marvel characters in limited series like Aliens vs. Avengers, Aliens vs. Captain America, Predator vs. Wolverine, Predator vs. Black Panther, Predator vs. Spider-Man, and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe. Now, the apes are getting in on the crossover action, and the first issue of Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four is on store shelves now!
Worlds Collide!
Written by Josh Trujillo (What If… Galactus?) and drawn by Andrea di Vito (Emma Frost: The White Queen), Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four will consist of four issues.
Here’s the set-up: Marvel’s First Family find themselves stranded 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!
Statements
Trujillo provided the following statement: “I grew up watching Planet of the Apes marathons on Saturday afternoons, so it’s a huge thrill to write for these iconic characters! Having Marvel’s First Family butt heads with Cornelius, Zira, and Dr. Zaius is just too much fun, and I can’t believe I’m the one who gets to tell this epic tale. It’s a mash-up decades in the making, and I hope you come along for the ride!“
Di Vito added, “It sounds like a weird meeting at first, but then you realize that both these franchises were meant to meet sooner or later. Exploration has always been the Fantastic Four’s main drive. Ending up on the Planet of the Apes is absolutely perfect for a classic FF adventure, set in the immortal tone created by Stan & Jack. I am honored to be the one to illustrate this ‘first official meeting’ between the Marvel Universe and Planet of the Apes.“
This is definitely a must-read for me. Will you be reading Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
