Planet of the Apes #54
In "Shadow of Evil!", Cornelius and Zira stand before the Presidential Commission and a stunned press corps, their voices cutting through disbelief as they reveal they can speak—shattering the fragile boundaries between man and ape in a moment that ripples through the already tense political landscape. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Rico Rival and Brian Moore, with lettering by Marcos Pelayo, this pivotal issue captures a turning point in the series' escalating conflict. The cover, by Ron Wilson and Ed Hannigan with inks by Mike Esposito and John Tartaglione, perfectly frames the tension of the moment.
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Cornelius and Zira appear before the Presidential Commission and large body of the press. The two chimpanzes reveal they can speak to their shocked and disbelieving audience.
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