William "Bill" Rotsler was an American cartoonist and graphic artist; author of several science fiction novels and short stories, and television and film novelizations, and non-fiction works on a variety of topics, ranging from Star Trek to pornography; a prominent member of science fiction fandom; and a sculptor, primarily in metal, who contributed to the art at the entrance to the Los Angeles Police Department headquarters.
Pseudonyms: Victor W. II Appleton, William Arrow, Andrew Garth, John Ryder Hall, Cord Heller, Latham Hilliard, Linda Holland, Harmony Holt, Lothar Korda, Honey Malcom, Hord Markham, Clay McCord, Howard Scott Miles, Clint Randall, Beverly Sorenson, Beth Waring, Fletcher Westflag.
After watching the 13-episode cartoon series (which itself ended prematurely) on DVD, I can't help wishing this book, which encompasses episodes 7 to 9, wasn't the last. But it was. Guilty fun while it lasted.
Three episodes from the animated tv series: River of Flames, Screaming Wings and Trail to the Unknown. General Urko is still the primary Ape protagonist.