Dr. Zira

Few characters carry the weight of an entire civilization's conscience quite like Dr. Zira, the sharp-minded simian scientist who stepped into Marvel UK's Bronze Age adaptations of Planet of the Apes beginning in 1974. Brought to comics life by the talented Redondo brothers, Frank and Nestor, she moves through a world populated by the likes of Colonel George Taylor, Doctor Zaius, and Cornelius — names that will set any Planet of the Apes fan's pulse racing. Her appearances are rare gems, spread across Planet of the Apes and the wonderfully nostalgic Book and Record Set format, even crossing into corners of the Marvel universe where Ka-Zar and Kevin Plunder roam. With only a handful of catalog appearances, every issue featuring Dr. Zira is a genuine collector's find from a fascinating, all-too-brief Bronze Age run.