Planet of the Apes #54

In "Shadow of Evil!", Cornelius and Zira stand before the Presidential Commission and a stunned press corps, their voices cutting through disbelief as they reveal they can speak—shattering the fragile boundaries between man and ape in a moment that ripples through the already tense political landscape. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Rico Rival and Brian Moore, with lettering by Marcos Pelayo, this pivotal issue captures a turning point in the series' escalating conflict. The cover, by Ron Wilson and Ed Hannigan with inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione, perfectly frames the tension of the moment.