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BOOM! Studios Announces Planet of the Apes Special, Shipping this Week

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BOOM! Studios has announced the release of Planet of the Apes Special #1, a standalone tale written by sci-fi novelist Daryl Gregory and illustrated by Diego Barreto, with 32 pages of story and art. The Planet of the Apes Special #1, the first of three over-sized issues that will conclude Gregory’s Planet of the Apes opus, is available in comic shops this Wednesday, February 13th.

It’s the return of what Jason Aaron called: “The best PLANET OF THE APES comic ever. And one of my favorite comics of the year, period.” When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City’s prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they’re both on a collision course towards an even greater danger…

“I’ve got mixed emotions: on one hand we’re bringing to a close a storyline we’ve been working on for over two years. On the other, hand, we’re bringing to a close a storyline we’ve  been working on for over two years! It’s 90 pages of war, death, politics, and redemption that I think follows in the best POTA tradition. I’m grateful to the fans who’ve followed us this far. It’s been a blast for me,” said Gregory.

Planet of the Apes Special #1 ships in February with a main cover by Marek Oleksicki and a retailer incentive cover by Paul Azaceta. This full color, 32 page special retails for $4.99.

Preview – Planet of the Apes Special #1

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Planet of the Apes Special #1

Written by Daryl Gregory
Drawn by Diego Barreto
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $4.99
Diamond Code: DEC12 0909

Daryl Gregory returns to the PLANET OF THE APES in this epic over-sized issue, featuring fan-favorite artist Diego Barreto (IRREDEEMABLE) throughout 32 pages of new story and art! It’s the return of what Jason Aaron (SCALPED, WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN) called: “The best PLANET OF THE APES comic ever. And one of my favorite comics of the year, period.” When the Lawgiver was assassinated by a human, Ape City fell into a vicious civil war. Ten years have passed since the horrific violence and a fragile peace is emerging. Voice Alaya has been deposed and awaits sentencing in Ape City’s prison. Meanwhile, Sully has begun to rally forces, both human and ape. Little do they know they’re both on a collision course towards an even greater danger…

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