Witnessing the carnage that took place on January 6^th, was something I thought I would never see in our modern time. Seeing the lengths that people would go for a lie, showed the world how fanatical the far right has gone. To see the vitriol that humans would do to law enforcement officials was probably the most distressing. This showed a new low for how humans would act if they do not get their way.

As harrowing as the actual riot was, the fallout form it , was even worse. The denials and hearings showed the world just how broken our nation is, when we cannot face the truth. As the misconception that a certain race of people will be replaced if diversity and inclusion exists, is the biggest lie any human would believe. In Planet Of The Apes #1, we find out what humanity will do when they think their actual existence will cease.

We are taken to 2011 San Francisco, at the start of the outbreak, where a group of scientists are trying to find the links between chimpanzees and humans can prevent a full on disaster, but this turned into a full on war between humans and apes. We fast forward 4 years later, to a military mission where they are transporting orangutans and chimpanzees, where we find how the war had been fought in Florida, Ghana, and Switzerland. We find out also how the human population had been affected and how one solider found her way to the be part of the cure. By the issue’s end, the apes on the plane eventually conspire together, to fight for themselves and await the perfect opportunity.

Overall, Planet of the Apes #1 is a powerful debut issue that picks right up where the movies end. The story by Walker is intense. The art by the creative team is awe inspiring. Altogether, a re-entry into a world that Planet of the Apes fans will absolutely enjoy.

Story: David F. Walker Art: Dave Wachter
Color: Bryan Valenza Letterer: Joe Caramagna
Story: 9.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 9.0 Recommendation: Buy

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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