Planet of the Apes: Cataclysm

Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman expand the Planet of the Apes mythos in this 12-issue series from Boom! Studios (2012–2013), set in the years before humanity's fall. With Damian Couceiro on art, the story follows a simmering conflict between ape and human societies, exploring the fragile peace that precedes the iconic films. It's a tense, character-driven prequel that deepens the franchise's lore without relying on the familiar movie beats.