Titan Comics and Legendary Comics are set to broaden the MonsterVerse as soon as once more with Return to Skull Island, a brand new comedian ebook collection set within the universe of Netflix’s Skull Island: The Animated Series. The first problem will launch in comedian retailers on June 4, 2025, with cowl artwork by artist InHyuk Lee.
Set in Legendary’s MonsterVerse, the brand new comedian follows a bunch of survivors stranded on the perilous island within the South Pacific. As they wrestle to navigate the island’s lethal setting, they encounter harmful creatures—together with Kong himself—and uncover the darkish secrets and techniques which have remained hidden for hundreds of years. The collection is written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and illustrated by Christopher Jones (Doctor Who: Once Upon a Time Lord).
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The Different Versions of Godzilla
While Legendary’s MonsterVerse options its personal model of Godzilla, you will need to observe that there are a number of variations of the King of the Monsters throughout completely different continuities. Toho, the unique creator of Godzilla, has produced quite a few movies since 1954’s Gojira, many current inside separate timelines and reboots. These embody the Showa period (1954–1975), Heisei period (1984–1995), Millennium period (1999–2004), Reiwa period (2016–current), and standalone entries like Shin Godzilla (2016) and Godzilla Minus One (2023). There can be the Godzilla: Singular Point TV anime (2021) by BONES, a sci-fi reimagining of Godzilla’s mythology that exists in its personal standalone continuity.
Legendary’s MonsterVerse Godzilla, launched in Godzilla (2014), is a separate interpretation of the character, designed to suit inside its personal universe. Unlike Toho’s varied iterations, which have featured completely different origins, tones, and timelines, Legendary’s model is a part of a extra fashionable mythology that features Kong and different Titans.
Toho’s Godzilla movies function independently from the MonsterVerse, which is solely developed by Legendary Pictures in partnership with Warner Bros. Return to Skull Island is a part of Legendary’s imaginative and prescient for Kong and Godzilla, distinct from Toho’s ongoing initiatives.
Where Does Return to Skull Island Fit within the MonsterVerse?
The MonsterVerse has been increasing throughout motion pictures, TV, and comics since 2014’s Godzilla, which set the inspiration for the shared universe formally named the MonsterVerse in 2015. The cinematic timeline locations Kong: Skull Island (2017) in 1973, establishing Skull Island as Kong’s area. The occasions of the brand new Return to Skull Island comedian can even happen in 1993, performing as a bridge between the previous and fashionable MonsterVerse occasions.
In current years, Skull Island has been an necessary setting in Legendary’s tales. The Skull Island animated collection (2023) launched new characters and creatures, exploring the island’s ecosystem. The upcoming comedian builds immediately on the present’s setting whereas including new layers to Kong’s lore. Skull Island has a complete of 8 episodes, and it’s obtainable on Netflix.
On the opposite hand, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023), the Apple TV+ collection, supplied additional backstory about Monarch, the shadowy group monitoring Titans worldwide. The present was renewed for Season 2 in April 2024.
The MonsterVerse timeline continues with 2024’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the newly introduced MonsterVerse movie set to launch in 2027, which means the franchise shall be going robust for years to return.
You can see the place the brand new comedian matches into the timeline on the official graphic beneath (the years characterize when the story takes place, not when the collection had been launched).
Titan & Legendary’s MonsterVerse Expansion
Return to Skull Island joins a rising checklist of MonsterVerse comics from Legendary Comics. Previous titles like Skull Island: The Birth of Kong (2017) and Kingdom Kong (2021) expanded Kong’s mythology, whereas Godzilla: Aftershock (2019) supplied a deeper take a look at Titan conflicts. These comics have served as companion items to the movies, including new prequel/sequel tales for MonsterVerse.
Louis Yamani, editor at Titan Comics, commented on the brand new collection:
“Skull Island’s shadows hide untold stories, fierce battles, and creatures unlike anything seen before. Marrying brilliant illustrations and epic storytelling, we see a new side to Kong and his kingdom. We can’t wait to share more this June!”
Robert Napton, SVP & Publisher of Legendary Comics, additionally commented:
“Partnering with Titan Comics on Return to Skull Island allows us to expand the MonsterVerse in exciting new ways. Bringing Skull Island from TV to comics lets us dive deeper into its mysteries, offering fans thrilling new adventures in Kong’s world.”
Return to Skull Island Pre-Orders & Release Details
The first problem of Return to Skull Island shall be featured within the April version of Diamond PREVIEWS, permitting followers to pre-order their copies from native comedian retailers. In the UK and Europe, it should even be obtainable by way of Forbidden Planet.
Source: Press Release
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