Planet of the Apes #17

Feb 1975 · Marvel UK · 0.08 GBP

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"Prologue" kicks off a high-stakes journey in Planet of the Apes #17 (1975), a 0.08 GBP comic from Marvel UK, where Brutus gains rare access to the Forbidden Zone while Jason and Alexander face execution at the hands of the Mutants' Gestalt Commander Be-One. With the help of the captured gorilla Warko, the trio fights through deadly, mutated beasts in a brutal arena before escaping with the mysterious Lawgiver in tow—only to flee in a sky car. Written by Doug Moench and Gerry Conway, with dynamic art by Mike Ploog and inks by Frank Chiaramonte, the cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia captures the tension of the moment.

Contains 3 stories

Prologue

1 pp · Science Fiction

JasonAlexanderMutants

The Abomination Arena

14 pp · Science Fiction

JasonAlexanderMutantsWarko (not named until next issue)BrutusXavierMutant Drone ZeeGestalt Commander Be-OneBe-ThreeMutant Drone Arr

In "The Abomination Arena," Brutus ventures into the Forbidden Zone on Xavier’s orders, while Jason and Alexander face execution at the hands of the Mutants’ Gestalt Commander Be-One. Forced into the deadly arena, they team up with the captured gorilla Warko to survive brutal battles against twisted, mutated creatures. As they fight their way out, they uncover the mysterious Lawgiver and flee in a sky car—only to face what lies beyond the arena’s walls.

I, the Gargoyle

10 pp · Superhero

Alan Swan