DC Goes Ape #1

In "The Super-Monkey from Krypton!" from DC Goes Ape #1, Clark recalls a strange childhood memory while visiting the zoo with his parents—when a mischievous monkey from Krypton stowed away in his rocket, causing chaos before being sent flying into space by a passing comet. The story blends whimsy and wonder, exploring Clark’s earliest days with a playful twist on his origins.

In "Titano the Super-Ape!" from DC Goes Ape #1, a failed experiment with an alien artifact sends Superman’s prehistoric foe, Titano, hurtling into modern-day Metropolis—where the giant ape’s sudden rampage tests the Man of Steel’s strength and resolve. The story pits Superman against a force of primal chaos, as the city braces for the fury of a creature from another era.

In "The Reign of the Super-Gorilla!" from DC Goes Ape #1, Gorilla Grodd, masquerading as William Dawson, escapes prison and returns to Gorilla City, where he transforms and irradiates himself with neo-magnetic energy—turning every gorilla who sees him into a devoted fan. With his newfound charm, he sets his sights on Central City, aiming to win the governor's race through sheer charisma.

In "Batman Battles the Living Beast-Bomb!", a malfunctioning experiment turns scientist Walter Hewitt into a gorilla with human intelligence, forcing him into a life of crime. Batman must confront the creature, only to find it wielding the same ray that gave it power—and using it to steal Batman’s abilities. The story unfolds as the Dark Knight races to outwit a foe whose very survival depends on his defeat.

When a mysterious jewel reroutes the lightning bolt that grants Billy Batson his Captain Marvel powers, it unexpectedly strikes Bonzo the Chimp—turning the primate into a super-powered ape with a taste for adventure. The story follows the wild, unpredictable consequences of this accidental transformation, as Bonzo grapples with newfound strength and the chaos that comes with it.