A battle between science fiction and superheroes that promises to shake the foundations of the Marvel multiverse with the crossover between Fantastic Four and Planet of the Apes
Sometimes the craziest crossovers are the ones that make the most sense. And Marvel decided to realize a fantasy that few dared to imagine: a crossed between The Fantastic Four Yes Planet of the Apes. What could go wrong when Marvel’s First Family lands in a world ruled by talking apes? Well, everything, and that’s the fun of it.
Planet of the Apes vs. the Fantastic Foura four-issue miniseries that will be published starting in February 2026, will bring together two universes that, although separated by decades of history, share a common spirit: the exploration of the unknown and the clash between science, civilization and chaos. The screenplay is by Josh Trujillo (What if…? Galatto) and the art will be signed by Andrea di Vito (Emma Frost), with the colors of Erick Arciniega and cover of Greg Earth.
A clash of worlds with history
Wonder is no stranger to the universe of Planet of the Apes. Already in the 1970s he adapted the original films into comics and more recently published the acclaimed ones Beware the Planet of the Apeswhich further expanded the mythology of this sci-fi franchise. But this is the first time that the ape characters share vignettes with Marvel superheroes.
The first issue introduces us to 4 Fantastic —Reed, Sue, Johnny and Ben— Stranded on a planet dominated by intelligent apeswhere they will meet classic figures such as Cornelius, Zira, Ursus and the infamous Doctor Zaius. The best? They will not be alone: Villains from the Marvel universe will also head to Ape Cityfurther complicating the picture.
“I grew up watching marathons. Planet of the Apes on Saturday afternoon, so this is a dream!” Trujillo commented. “Having the Fantastic Four take on Zaius and company is a delicious madness that’s been decades in the making.”
Andrea di Vito He adds: “It seems like an odd combination, but if you think about it, it makes perfect sense. The Fantastic Four have always been explorers. Where better than on a planet where humans no longer rule?”
A tribute to classic science fiction
The choice of this team up It’s not a coincidence. The Fantastic Four They represent optimistic science, the spirit of discovery, family. Planet of the Apesinstead, it confronts us with a dystopia where knowledge has been buried and humans are beasts. The contrast is brutal…and that’s exactly why it works.
Furthermore, this cross will allow us to see how the ideas of superiority, evolution and civilization They are reinterpreted through the eyes of both universes. What will Reed Richards think of the world of apes? And what will Dr. Zaius think of Marvel technology?
“It’s an honor to draw this ‘first official meeting’ between two such legendary franchises,” says Di Vito, who has already had a first look at the interior pages with the colorist. Erick Arciniegashowing a visual tone that pays homage to Kirby Yes Rod Serling in equal parts.
It’s not just an intersection, it’s a cultural collision
This event is not only an editorial rarity, it is also a wink to the older fansto those who grew up with pulp comics and science fiction films of the seventies. It also reminds us that comics can continue to be that place where anything can happen.
And no, you don’t need to have read all of the comics Planet of the Apes nor know Richards’ experiments in detail to appreciate it. I just want to see what happens and when Marvel logic collides with simian brutality. Spoiler: it won’t be pretty, but it will be epic.
