Jacob was an orangutan who lived in Ape City during the mid 21st century. He was the son of noted pedagogue Virgil and became a close confidante of Ape City's ruler, Alexander. Unlike his father, he was reluctant to allow any rights to humans. Jacob accompanied Alexander on a special expedition into the Forbidden Zone. He saved Alexander's life when a throng of mutants leapt from the catacombs and attacked them.
Novels[]
Death of the Planet of the Apes[]
Jacob was one of the many authors of the Sacred Scrolls. He was once a Lawgiver, but by the year 3979, his existence—along with the writings of many other Sacred Scrolls authors—is known only to a few.
Notes[]
- Jacob is exclusive to the continuity of the Planet of the Apes comic books published by Malibu Graphics.
- The character of Jacob was created by writer Charles Marshall.
- Jacob's role as an author of the 'Sacred Scrolls' is referenced in the 2018 novel Death of the Planet of the Apes. It should be noted that, despite Jacob being mentioned, this does not necessarily confirm that the events of the Malibu Graphics run—particularly his adventures with Caesar’s heir, Alexander—occurred exactly as depicted. Author Andrew E.C. Gaska has repeatedly stated that his novels follow a singular timeline, as opposed to the circular approach envisioned by Paul Dehn.
Appearances[]
- Planet of the Apes (Volume 1) #1 (1st appearance)