Planet of the Apes #20

"Prologue" in Planet of the Apes #20 (1975) delivers a stark, early glimpse into the world’s origins, set before the rise of the ape civilization. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Ed Hannigan, with inks by Jim Mooney, the story follows a lone human and a lone gorilla, survivors of a brutal war, forced to set aside their hatred to face the dangers of the forbidden zone. The cover by Ron Wilson, with inks by Jim Mooney and Frank Giacoia, captures the grim tension of this pivotal moment in the series’ history.