PLANET OF THE APES VERSUS FANTASTIC FOUR 2: WAR!

The Fantastic Four have been transported to a mysterious planet where the apes are the ruling species! To make matters worse, they have been left powerless while General Ursus, Dr. Zaius, Dr. Zira, and Dr. Cornelius have their powers! Back on Earth, Red Ghost seeks out a new ally in none other than Doctor Doom..

Creative Team: Josh Trujillo (WRITER), Andrea Di Vito (ARTIST), Erick Arciniega (COLORS), Joe Caramagna (LETTERS), and Greg Land with Rachelle Rosenberg (COVER).

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

The Story:

I’m continuing to love the retro setting that fits perfectly into the era that both these franchises debuted in, and Josh is capturing it perfectly. There is a level of understanding between the apes and Marvel’s first family, also, so much for them to learn. When Ben and the Dr. are having their talk while headed to the crashed ship, there is a moment where Josh peels back everything, showcasing how alike both creatures are. Unfortunately Doom has arrived and things are very quickly about to get messy.

The Art and Letters:

It’s fun seeing how Erick and Andrea display the abilities of the Fantastic Four within the four apes. When Ursus goes flame on, it is stunning the way the duo wraps the flames around his fur, and it brings such a fiery sequence. This is playing out like a fun Saturday morning cartoon crossover and the art team is delivering in the fun with every bit of detail.

Planet of the Apes Versus Fantastic Four #2 is setting us up for the arrival of Doom, delivering a moment of calm and moments of genuine understanding between the two species. Apes and humans are not so different, and this story has made that a fun focal point.

Overall Grade: 9/10

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