A l’occasion de la sortie du film La Planète des Singes: l’affrontement, l’éditeur Boom! Studio lancera en novembre une mini-série Dawn of the Planet of the Apes en six chapitres. Le scénariste Michael Moreci (Roche Limit, Hack/Slash) y expliquera ce qui s’est passé pendant les 10 années qui séparent le premier film du second, de l’émergence de la grippe simiesque au début du règne de Ceasar.
L’équipe artistique en charge n’a pas encore été dévoilée. Ci-dessous, les couvertures du premier numéro par Christopher Mitten et Jay Shaw:
[quote] Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #1
Story by Michael Moreci
Art by Dan McDaid
Cover by Christopher Mitten, Jay Shaw, Revolution Graffiti
Publisher Boom! Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date Wed, November 26th, 2014
WHY WE LOVE IT: BOOM! has a long history with Planet of the Apes and for good reason: We love those damn dirty apes. Serving as a perfect tableau to examine society’s ills through the lens of science fiction, we were thrilled to explore those themes in the modern setting of the new films.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT: Michael Moreci (Curse, Hoax Hunters) and Dan McDaid (Mind the Gap) bring the hard-bitten world of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes to life—dealing with both classic and modern POTA questions of what the true meaning of “society” is, and if being “civilized” is even possible in a world wracked with strife. Great for fans of end-of-the-world stories like 12 Monkeys, The Road, and Children of Men.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: Bridging the 10-year gap between the Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes films, fans will bear witness to the fall of humanity and the rise of Caesar’s civilization. While the apes of the world have yet to advance as a species, Caesar must find a way to unify them to one cause. On the other side of the country, Malcom must venture into the decaying Americas with his family to find a cure for the plague slowly killing his wife, Rita. World powers will shift as civilizations collapse and rise.[/quote]
[quote]Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #3
Story by Michael Moreci
Art by Dan McDaid
Colors by Jason Wordie
Letters by Ed Dukeshire
Cover by Christopher Mitten
Publisher Boom! Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date Wed, February 4th, 2015
As Caesar’s search group ropes new apes into the fold, Pope begins to implement his siege for power and dominance over his newfound tribe. On the other side of America, Malcolm must decide between two worlds—a community built on stability and support or going back on the road for the rumored cure in Austin.[/quote]
[quote]Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #4 (of 6)
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Author: Michael Moreci
Artist: Dan McDaid
Cover Artists: Main: Christopher Mitten Variant: “Infection” Graffiti Design
Price: $3.99
Pope’s past comes to light as his ascension from commanded to commander stirs trouble among the apes. With no sign of Pope’s return, Koba must do away with their kinship for the honor of Caesar. Alexander has been taken. Rita is dying as the simian flu takes more of her every day. The hardest days of Malcolm’s life are upon him and there is nothing he can do that will make things right. Nothing to do but try.[/quote]
[quote]Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #5
Story by Michael Moreci
Art by Dan McDaid
Colors by Jason Wordie
Letters by Ed Dukeshire
Cover by Christopher Mitten, Koba
Publisher Boom! Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date Mar 25th, 2015
As Caesar learns the value of sacrificing a few for the many, Koba will be forced to confront Pope and his militia of apes. On the other side of the world, with his son kidnapped and wife fading with every hour, Malcolm has one chance to make things right before it all comes crashing down around him.[/quote]
[quote]Dawn of the Planet of the Apes #6
Story by Michael Moreci
Art by Dan McDaid
Colors by Jason Wordie
Letters by Ed Dukeshire
Cover by Christopher Mitten
Publisher Boom! Studios
Cover Price: $3.99
Release Date Apr 22nd, 2015
Final issue! Koba and Pope come face-to-face. In this ultimate fight for dominance, Koba will learn that sometimes Caesar doesn’t know what is best for all apes… Malcolm, in a race against time, must find a way to reunite mother and son before it’s too late. Nothing could have prepared him for the horrors he has faced, but the little fight left in him will make sure the time he has left counts.[/quote]
