Simians
Apes, chimpanzees, orangutans... if it's a primate that isn't a human, it's a simian. Oddly, different forms of simians are a popular theme in comic books.
Name:
Simians
Aliases:
- Gorillas
- Apes
- Orangutans
- Chimpanzees
- Gibbons
- Primates
Start year:
1914
First issue:
Rainbow (1914) #1
During the Silver Age of Comics, gorillas were often used as a gimmick to increase sales. However, despite gorillas being on the cover, the gorilla plot line would usually only appear in a few panels if at all.
