This is exciting news. All around nice guy and superb writer Michael Moreci is bridging the gap between Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes for BOOM! Studios. The time between the two films is sure to be tumultuous, and as a self proclaimed superfan Moreci should be the perfect choice to usher in the new world we’re about to visit tomorrow. The PoA franchise has been on an incredible upswing lately, and I cannot be happier to see the release of this new mini.
From BOOM!
Written by Michael Moreci (CURSE, Hoax Hunters), the six-issue series bridges the 10-year gap between the Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes films, chronicling the fall of humanity and the rise of Caesar’s ape civilization. Additional creative team details will be revealed at a later date. While the apes of the world have yet to advance as a species, Caesar (portrayed by Andy Serkis in the films) must find a way to unify them to one cause. On the other side of the country, Malcolm (played by Jason Clarke in the Dawn of the Planet of the Apes film) must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife, Rita.
“Our Planet of the Apes comics stand out to me as some of our best work,” said BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “This series marks the first time we’ve ventured into producing print comics based on the new films, and we can’t wait to explore this world. The new films are so good—we’re honored to add to the mythology.