Planet of the Apes

The Planet of the Apes series from Newton Comics ran for 19 issues in the mid-1970s, adapting the classic sci-fi film franchise for Australian readers. Known for its striking painted covers by Bob Larkin and Earl Norem, the series captured the gritty, dystopian world of intelligent apes ruling over primitive humans. Though short-lived, it stands as a distinctive artifact of the international comics boom, offering a unique visual take on the iconic property outside the mainstream American market.