Planet of the Apes #38
In "Escape to Nowhere," Brent and Nova return to the Forbidden Zone, only to be captured by a gorilla patrol and imprisoned. With the help of Dr. Zira and Dr. Cornelius, they narrowly escape, but are soon seized again by Zaius and Ursus for cruel experimentation. As they flee in a stolen prison wagon, the duo finds shelter in a hidden cave—where they uncover the crumbling ruins of Queensborough Plaza, revealing a startling truth: they’ve traveled thousands of years into Earth’s distant future. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated with vivid detail by Alfredo Alcala, this issue features dynamic storytelling and striking visuals, with a cover by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito.
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Brent and Nova head back into the Forbidden Zone where they run into a patrol of gorillas. They are taken prisoner, but Dr. Zira and Dr. Cornelius rescue Brent and Nova by claiming them as diseased specimens. Unfortunately, Zaius and Ursus soon take Brent and Nova away to be used for target practice. Dr. Zira secretly unlocks the prison wagon they are being taken away in. Brent and Nova escape the apes and take refuge in a cave. In the cave they discover the ruins of the Queensborough Plaza. Brent realizes he is on Earth several thousand years in the future.
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