Marvel Comics' popular Marvel Apes series is already swinging into
comic stores, and it now has a new variant cover penciled by the late
Mike Wieringo.
The Hero Initiative's Marvel Apes #1 variant is limited to only 3000 copies worldwide and available NOW at www.AtomicComics.com
. Retail price is $8, and the book will also be available at the Hero
Initiative booth at the Baltimore Comic-Con (Sep. 27-28), Mid-Ohio Con
(Oct. 4-5), Adventure Con (Oct. 25-26) and Wizard World Texas (Nov.
7-9).
Marvel Apes writer and cover inker Karl Kesel said, “It was a blast
working on Marvel Apes-one of the most far-out, fun assignments I've
ever had! And inking Mike Wieringo's 'Daregorilla' variant cover only
made it better. This drawing is one of the initial inspirations for the
entire mini-series-chances are the comic would have never happened
without it-so this cover brings everything full circle. And it's only
fitting that it helps The Hero Initiative, because Mike was a big
believer in giving back to the comics community, and that's exactly
what The Hero Initiative is all about.”
As with Marvel Zombies before it, Marvel Apes is a limited series that
takes place in an alternate universe, in this case, one populated with
simian versions of popular Marvel Super Heroes.
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered
not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book
creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays'
creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for
essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work. It's a chance
for all of us to give back something to the people who have given us so
much enjoyment. For more information, call 310-909-7809 or visit www.HeroInitiative.org.Super Heroes is a co-owned registered trademark.
