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What’s the issue date of the first Planet of the Apes comic book?
Marvel Comics released the first issue of the Planet of the Apes comic book series on Feb. 29, 1974. This series was adapted from Pierre Boulle’s 1963 novel. It ran for 29 issues until October 1977. Marvel Comics announced on Mar. 3, 2023, that the company would launch a new imprint focusing on 20th Century Studios’ movies, like Planet of the Apes, Alien, and Predator. This series is a new adaptation of the franchise that will feature original stories and characters. The first issue of the new Planet of the Apes comic book series is due Apr. 5.