Caged, cut, and experimented on by humans, Bonobo ape Koba rose to oppose the wize chimpanzee Caesar in this summer's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, his haunted past prompting him to favor killing their neighboring humans rather than co-existing peacefully. But even though he may be a fierce warrior, Koba could be in over his head in the upcoming fifth issue of BOOM! Studios' Dawn of the Planet of the Apes comic book limited series, as he goes up against the power-hungry Pope, an intense ape eager to wrench the leadership reigns of the primate colony from Caesar. Though you'll have to wait until March to read this installment in the panel-paged prequel, we have an early look at the issue's two covers.
“WHY WE LOVE IT: BOOM! has a long history with Planet of the Apes and for good reason: We love those damn dirty apes. Serving as a perfect tableau to examine society’s ills through the lens of science fiction, we were thrilled to explore those themes in the modern setting of the new films.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Michael Moreci (Curse, Hoax Hunters) and Dan McDaid (Mind the Gap) bring the hard-bitten world of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to life—dealing with both classic and modern POTA questions of what the true meaning of “society” is, and if being “civilized” is even possible in a world wracked with strife. Great for fans of end-of-the-world stories like 12 Monkeys, The Road, and Children of Men.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Bridging the 10-year gap between the Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes films, fans will bear witness to the fall of humanity and the rise of Caesar’s civilization. While the apes of the world have yet to advance as a species, Caesar must find a way to unify them to one cause. On the other side of the country, Malcom must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife, Rita. World powers will shift as civilizations collapse and rise.”
DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES #5 (of 6)
Retail Price: $3.99
Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: A: Christopher Mitten B: “Salvation” Graffiti Design (Incentive)
Synopsis: "As Caesar learns the value of sacrificing a few for the many, Koba will be forced to confront Pope and his militia of apes. On the other side of the world, with his son kidnapped and wife fading with every hour, Malcolm has one chance to make things right before it all comes crashing down around him."
If you missed it, check out our exclusive Q&A with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes comic book writer Michael Moreci:
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