Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes Comic Series Announced
David Gelmini
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In addition to the news of the King Kong vs. Tarzan novel coming the summer, we’ve also learned that the boy who grows up to become the Lord of the Apes will be crossing over with another franchise about literal apes.
Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes sound like such a perfect crossover idea that I can’t believe nobody thought of it sooner. And with both franchises having new films being released in the near future, the timing is impeccable.
The five-issue miniseries is written by Tim Seeley and David F. Walker; Fernando Dagnino provides the artwork with covers by Duncan Fegredo. Here are the full details:
From the Press Release:
Announced at Emerald City Comicon, Dark Horse Comics will publish a new Tarzan tale with the help of BOOM! Studios, taking Edgar Rice Burroughs’s iconic hero to the Planet of the Apes in Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes.
Heavyweight writers Tim Seeley (Revival) and David Walker (Power Man and Iron Fist) will script a five-issue miniseries with Fernando Dagnino (Suicide Squad) on interior art and Duncan Fegredo illustrating stunning covers, making this a crossover event readers won’t want to miss!
“It’s a rare opportunity to get to work with two great properties, one great artist, and one hell of a co-writer, but Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes does just that for me,” said Tim Seeley.
In Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes, Tarzan and the ape Caesar, raised as brothers but separated by slave traders, reunite when the war between man and ape takes them from the jungles of Africa to the center of the Earth.
“Planet of the Apes was crucial in sparking my imagination as a child and remains my favorite film franchise of all time. The creative challenge of combining that world with Tarzan, and the opportunity to do so with a great co-writer, an amazing artist, and a supportive editorial team was an offer I couldn’t refuse,” added David Walker.
This stunning crossover hits stands following the summer’s blockbuster film The Legend of Tarzan. Discover Edgar Rice Burroughs’s original superstar hero of the last century all over again at your local comic shop this September!
Tarzan on the Planet of the Apes Issue #1 (of 5) is in stores September 28, 2016.
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