Having played host to the Alien and Predator franchises in recent years, Marvel is opening its doors to another iconic 20th Century Studios sci-fi film franchise property this coming February for its next crossover series, Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four.
Written by Josh Trujillo (What If…? Galactus) with art from Andrea di Vito (Emma Frost: The White Queen), the four-issue limited series will see Marvel’s First Family transported to Ape City – along with their nemesis Doctor Doom.
“I grew up watching Planet of the Apes marathons on Saturday afternoons, so it’s a huge thrill to write for these iconic characters!” said Trujillo. “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,” added Di Vito. “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.”
Here’s a look at Greg Land’s cover for Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #1, along with a sneak peek at di Vito’s interior artwork…
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!
Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four #1 is set for release on February 4th 2026.
