Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #1

A tense, defiant band of apes — spears raised, eyes sharp — stands united amid the rubble of a crumbling human city on this striking opener to BOOM! Studios' six-part 2014 series. Writer Michael Moreci and artist Dan McDaid bring their vision to this world balanced on a knife's edge between species, and Christopher Mitten's cover captures that tension beautifully — the apes' wary solidarity set against broken architecture feels both urgent and cinematic. If you've ever wondered what fills the gap between the films, this first issue looks like a compelling place to start.