Worlds Collide In February’s ‘Planet Of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four’
by Tony Thornley
After a couple years rest, fans get to return to the Planet of the Apes, and this time it’s alongside familiar Marvel heroes in Planet Of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four.
Coming from Josh Trujillo, Andrea DiVito, Erick Arciniega with covers by Greg Land, this monumental crossover limited series brings Marvel’s first family into a far flung future unlike any they’ve seen before.
The event’s official solicitation reads: 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!
“I grew up watching Planet of the Apes marathons on Saturday afternoons, so it’s a huge thrill to write for these iconic characters!” Trujillo shared. “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!”
“It sounds like a weird meeting at first, but then you realize that both these franchises were meant to meet sooner or later,” Di Vito said. “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.”
Look, I know Doom’s on the cover. Of course Doom’s on the cover, he’s about to star in the biggest film of 2026. But if the Red Ghost and his Super Apes aren’t a part of this story, Marvel editorial isn’t doing their jobs. Otherwise, this sounds like fun. Plus, I can absolutely see Johnny flirting with an ape girl…
Check out Land’s cover and a preview of interior art from DiVito and Arciniega, and watch for Planet Of The Apes Vs. Fantastic Four in February from Marvel Comics.