Marvel Comics is ready to tap into the beloved properties of 20th Century Studios with a new imprint launching in April. As announced by The Hollywood Reporter, the first-ever imprint for the legendary movie studio will be the banner for a wide range of new comics based on the iconic film franchises that made the studio a household name. It’s set to appear for the first time on Planet of the Apes #1, which kicks off a new series penned by David F. Walker with artist David Wachter and cover artist Joshua Cassara. The first issue goes on sale on April 5.
In addition, Marvel already has two other comic series based on major film franchises on the way with Alien and Predator, which will now reflect the 20th Century imprint. Alien #1 was previously announced in January for a release on Alien Day – April 26 – and follow researchers on an icy moon whose water conservation efforts turn to terror when an organism is freed from the ice. The first new Predator comic, meanwhile, releases on March 8, but the imprint won’t be shown on the books until Predator #2 in April.
Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski expressed his excitement in bringing 20th Century Studios into the comic book fold and promises more adaptations in the future, saying:
