"Planet of the Apes and Star Trek are groundbreaking science-fiction properties and both deal with many of the same social issues and themes," says Greg Goldstein IDW President & Chief Operating Officer. Enterprise crew with Taylor, Nova and the cast from the original Planet of the Apes film. Together they will bring Star Trek, licensed by CBS Consumer Products, and 20th Century Fox's Planet of the Apes together in a way that is sure to delight existing fans and make new ones. IDW will publish the crossover, which will mark the first time BOOM! Studios has partnered with another publisher on a series. San Diego, CA (July 25, 2014) – Have you ever wondered what it would be like to "mind-meld" with a sentient ape? Or wanted to see a Klingon on horseback, brandishing a rifle? Readers will soon have a chance to peek into just such an alternate future, as IDW Publishing partners with BOOM! Studios for the crossover event of the year: Star Trek/Planet of the Apes. IDW Publishing Partners With Boom! Studios For Epic Crossover
Read the full press release after the jump and check out the full cover for the Star Trek Planet of the Apes crossover comic book. As for the plot, here is a quick tease: "With the Klingons secretly backing a renegade gorilla general in a coup for control of Ape City, Captain Kirk finds himself in the uncomfortable position of having to help out Dr. The comic book crossover will pair the original U.S.S. Boom Studios has announced a Star Trek Planet of the Apes crossover at 2014 Comic Con.