Planet of the Apes #42
In "Mutations," the tide turns as the scarred mutants of the Forbidden Zone turn to Brent for aid, pressing him with threats against Nova when he hesitates. Meanwhile, Dr. Zaius and General Ursus march at the head of a massive ape army into the forbidden territory, setting the stage for a confrontation that reveals the true cost of the past. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated with striking detail by Alfredo Alcala, with a cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito, this 1975 Marvel UK issue delivers a tense, visually rich chapter in the saga.
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The mutants seek Brent's help against the apes. Brent is reluctant to help, so the mutants use threats against Nova as leverage. Dr. Zaius and General Ursus lead a large army into the Forbidden Zone. Brent watches as the worshipers of the atomic bomb reveal themselves to their 'god' by removing their life-like masks and revealing themselves to be hidously scarred and mutated.
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