All and all I really enjoyed this comic, and can't wait for the rest to come out to see if Cornelius saves his world with peace or uses the ring as a weapon. Read Full Review

Though it isn’t the most explosive of starts, Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 succeeds by presenting its debut with a smart focus and plot construction that is sure to please both Lantern fans and Ape enthusiasts of all stripe. Robbie Thompson, Luther Strode scribe Justin Jordan, Barnaby Bagenda, and Alex Guimaraes use the solid groundwork of the original film as well as the sprawling science fiction of the Lantern titles to deliver a story that delivers the best of both worlds without being fenced in by them. Crossovers are part and parcel of the comics industry and have been for ages, but thankfully Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern #1 does more than just coast on its established IPs. Read Full Review

Thompson appears to be weaving a compelling tale, which Jordan is translating onto the page very well indeed. This issue was a pleasant read, and the art from Bagenda is good, as you would expect after his stint on Omega Men. Everything looks right, yknow? Sometimes you get a crossover where one aspect or another falls down, but that doesnt happen here. Well written and well rendered, this is definitely a promising start. Read Full Review

A mix of franchises that manages to keep the reader engrossed however much you do, or do not, know about each separate element. The Apes, the Lanterns, the writer and the artist all shine in this first issue of a mini series. Read Full Review

All in all in what seemed like a weird union ends up being a fun romp through two of pop culture's favorite franchises, and the creative team finds a way to delight fans of both. If you're looking for something a little different, you might want to give this unlikely crossover a second look. Read Full Review

These kinds of crossovers are targeted at fans of one (or even better BOTH) of the franchises involved. In this first issue the Green Lantern mythos seemed to have much more of a role. People not familiar with the GL Corps, especially the various colored Corps from the last decade or so, would likely be a bit lost. Similarly, having at least a basic knowledge of the original Planet of the Apes movie and its first sequel is really helpful. Fortunately I'm versed in both of these things so was really in the “marketing sweet spot” for this series. As a result I really enjoyed the story and I'll be back for the remainder of the series. If you're like me and are a fan of the two franchises you should definitely be checking out this comic. Read Full Review

Personally, I enjoyed the issue and think there's enough impetus here to take the story forward into some interesting places. Bagenda's art is dramatic when it needs to be and Jordan's script is easy to follow and, on occasion, witty. The task of bringing two very different fictional universes together is not a straightforward one, and I think, on the whole, the story manages pretty well. Above all, it's a fun, if not especially challenging, read. It's worth checking out, particularly if cross-overs are your thing. Read Full Review

Although it does start slow I think Green Lantern/Planet of the Apes has the potential to be an interesting series. While it appears to be an odd pairing there is enough story to keep me engaged for another issue. Read Full Review

So far, thisis a fun read in the basest sense. However, this first offering failed to be a particularly engaging one. With the initial set up out of the way, I hope the creative team will rely less on homages and begin coveringnew ground. If not, I'm afraid this series is in danger of losing reader interest by being mired in nostalgia. Hopefully this will lead to an exciting new story-line. If not,I'm worried thatwe'll merely be reliving the greatest hits of both franchises while swapping different characters. I hope I'm wrong. Read Full Review

I am not really sure if anybody at all was clamoring for a Planet of the Apes Green Lantern crossover, but we got one and the first issue is actually pretty good(well there was also that Green Lantern/Star Trek crossover also so). Now I am not a fan of either series but this actually had me very interested just as a weird crossover. Thompson and Jordan are making a very good crossover of two very unrelated properties and they are taking their time to make it (at least for the first issue) not only fun but "logical" (well comic book logic). As weird as it is to say I am very much looking forward to the next issue to see what happens next. That final page was classic and will make just about anybody at least crack a smile. Read Full Review

An alright setup to an odd concept, but one with enough potential to be perhaps worthwhile. Read Full Review

The pieces are in place to make this a fun crossover. If you've been reading Green Lanterns, though, you're going to be sorely disappointed with a recycled idea that's the main point of interest in the storyline. Read Full Review

Planet of The Apes/ Green Lantern #1 has the benefit of Barnaby Bagneda on pencils, right now I'm not super into the story but I will be reviewing the rest of the series so hopefully it becomes something interesting and not just a retread of something I just read. Read Full Review

The story is interesting but the exposition in many of the scenes would have been more effective had we seen the events the characters were talking about. The artwork is good, but the colors make everything flat to the point where nothing truly pops on the page. Read Full Review

The art isn't great either. It isn't bad, but it doesn't do its job. Barnaby Bagenda misses visual cues to strengthen continuity. In film, they would be called "pickup shots." So far, this is a confusing and unimpressive effort. Read Full Review

Planet of the Apes / Green Lantern #1 is off to a rocky start and I'm not sure if the novelty of these two franchises is enough to keep me buying the series.  With the premise being eerily similar to the most recent Green Lanterns arc, some shaky plot elements and questionable art it the creative team needs to step up their game if they expect readers to stick with this crossover.  Five out of ten lanterns. Read Full Review

Really there is a much simpler and better story to tell. What if Abin Sur had crashed on the Planet of the Apes and given his ring to Cornelius? You could have Sinestro trying to teach him how to use the ring as well as Cornelius trying to prevent the destruction of his world. Read Full Review

A crossover that's off to a very messy start and relies on readers knowing Planet of the Apes. It feels forced leading to a storyline that's attempting to tell too many stories at once, attempting to set the backstory for the following comics from multiple different sources. If I was to compliment anything it's the art, the saving grace of the comic.This jumbled, jarring story-line doesn't set the stage it wants to, boring the reader in the process. Despite how much I hope the crossover improves, I can't personally recommend it for now. Read Full Review

Do not pick up this book. Don't even wait for the trade. It's a soulless cash-in, and I'm not sure if I'm more upset at BOOM!, DC, or both of them for it. The whole thing amounts to little more than the half-baked result of smashing together surface elements from two preexisting stories and forgetting to add any kind of substance. Y'know, I can tend to give books I didn't quite care for a second, even third, issue to redeem themselves. Not this time. I don't care. Read Full Review

Good Lord this book was awful! The art looks juvenile and the story reads like a rip off the Green Lanterns plot from the past couple of months. Wish I had flipped through it before I bought it and saved myself $4. It's one and done for me.