Two Iconic Sci-Fi Universes Collide in Predator vs. Planet of the Apes

Hold onto your hats, folks, because this is one crossover nobody saw coming! Get ready to witness the ultimate battle of brawn and brains (and, let's face it, brutality) as the Predator enters the *Planet of the Apes* universe. That's right, Marvel Comics is unleashing *Predator vs. Planet of the Apes*, a five-issue limited series that promises to be a wild ride. Forget face-huggers; these apes are about to get a whole new level of ugly showing up on their doorstep.

Two Iconic Sci-Fi Universes Collide in Predator vs...

The creative team behind this ambitious project is nothing to sneeze at. Greg Pak, the mastermind behind *Planet Hulk* (a personal favorite of mine), is penning the script. Alan Robinson, known for his work on *X-Men Infinity Comic*, will be bringing the action to life with his illustrations. And judging by the sheer number of variant covers already announced – featuring artwork by Stonehouse, Ben Oliver, Skottie Young, Chris Campana, Carlos Magno, and Tim Seeley – Marvel is pulling out all the stops for this one.

Pak himself seems genuinely excited about the project. In a statement to Marvel.com, he recounted his childhood memories of watching the original *Planet of the Apes* on a tiny black and white TV, a moment that clearly left a lasting impression. "I was thrilled when Marvel approached me to write *Planet of the Apes* comics -- and then even MORE thrilled when they said it would be a *Predator* book as well!" he exclaimed. You can practically feel the geek-out radiating through the screen.

But it's not just nostalgia fueling this crossover. Pak highlights the thematic resonance between the two franchises. " *Planet of the Apes* and *Predator* are two of the most iconic sci-fi series of all time," he notes, emphasizing their shared ability to build immersive worlds and tackle complex issues like violence and war. He promises that the series will "absolutely GO THERE," taking risks and pushing boundaries – which, honestly, is exactly what you'd hope for in a crossover of this magnitude.

Mark your calendars! *Predator vs. Planet of the Apes* #1 is set to hit comic book shelves on July 29, 2026. And if you can't wait that long (and let's be honest, who can?), a prelude story will be available in *Alien, Predator & Planet of the Apes CGD 2026* #1, offered as part of Comics Giveaway Day on May 2. So, head down to your local comic shop and get your pre-orders in. This is one event you won't want to miss. And on a completely unrelated note, don't forget that Wolverine suffered a pretty devastating loss recently, and we've got an exclusive sneak peek at the new cover art for *TMNT: The Last Ronin - Training Day* #1! Something for everyone, right?