Released August 1974
Planet of the Apes #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
Terror on the Planet of the Apes is divided into two chapters: Part I: The Lawgiver, Part II: Fugitives on the Planet of the Apes. "Planet of the Apes" (second story) is part 1 of the official comic series adaptation of the 1968 Arthur P. Jacobs film, Planet of the Apes. This issue includes an interview with Science Fiction author Rod Serling. Aside from his well known contributions as writer and host of the cult television classic, The Twilight Zone, Serling was also the screenwriter for the first Planet of the Apes film. This issue includes a feature entitled, How to Make a Man-Ape. First appearance of all characters.
Synopsis
Terror on the Planet of the Apes is divided into two chapters: Part I: The Lawgiver, Part II: Fugitives on the Planet of the Apes. "Planet of the Apes" (second story) is part 1 of the official comic series adaptation of the 1968 Arthur P. Jacobs film, Planet of the Apes. This issue includes an interview with Science Fiction author Rod Serling. Aside from his well known contributions as writer and host of the cult television classic, The Twilight Zone, Serling was also the screenwriter for the first Planet of the Apes film. This issue includes a feature entitled, How to Make a Man-Ape. First appearance of all characters.
Key Facts
- First ongoing Planet of the Apes series, published by Marvel under the Curtis Magazine imprint
- Part one of the original story 'Terror on the Planet of the Apes'
- Adaptation of the Planet of the Apes movie (1968) runs from issue #1 - #6
- Adaptation of Beneath the Planet of the Apes in issues #7 - #11
- Adaptation of Escape from the Planet of the Apes #12 - #16
- Adaptation of Conquest of the Planet of the Apes in issues #17 - #22
- Adaptation of Battle for the Planet of the Apes in issues #23 - #28
Details
- Series
- Planet of the Apes
- Cover Date
- August 1974
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistBob Larkin
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WriterDoug Moench