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Sneak peak! Our friends at Legendary sent over exclusive, glorious full pages from both Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong after today’s motion trailer release. In short: this is the some […]
Sneak peak! Our friends at Legendary sent over exclusive, glorious full pages from both Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong after today’s motion trailer release. In short: this is the some of the best artwork ever published of either monster. You won’t want to miss these!
Did you catch the motion trailer for Legendary Comics’ “two new epic prequel graphic novels today?” Of course you did! If not, we’ve included it below. But that’s not why we’re here, is it?
Legendary has sent an exclusive batch of pages from both Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong to Skreeonk.com. And sincerely, these are must-haves for any kaiju fan. Judging by these panels alone, each will stand on their own as brilliantly immersive ventures, regardless of fanbase. View a full six pages for each Godzilla vs Kong graphic novel below and judge for yourself! Afterwards, we’ve included the full synopsis for each prequel, alongside the fantastic covers by monster-artiste’-extraordinaire, Art Adams.
Each prequel graphic novel hits shelves and online April 6, 2021. We’ve included links to preorder both, alongside everything you need to know about Legendary’s full Godzilla vs Kong publishing slate. For now, feast your eyes! First up is six phenomenal pages of Godzilla Dominion.
Godzilla Dominion—the prequel graphic novel written by Greg Keyes (theAge of Unreason trilogy; three New York Times best selling Star Wars novels in the New Jedi Order series) with art by Drew Edward Johnson (DC’s Wonder Woman, Supergirl; Legendary Comics’ Godzilla Aftershock)—will feature a unique story that picks up after the events of the film Godzilla: King of the Monsters, where the Titans have risen and the reign of Godzilla has begun. As told entirely from Godzilla’s point of view, the graphic novel brings new insights into the King of Monsters: his habitats, ancient rivalries, encounters with new Titans, and other challenges. As his new era of dominance is tested, a coming confrontation with another King looms. Available on April 6, 2021 and to pre-order at Legendary Comics.
KINGDOM KONG – A sequel to the graphic novel Skull Island: Birth of Kong and a prelude to the film Godzilla vs. Kong, the upcoming prequel graphic novel, Kingdom Kong, will follow a group of highly skilled military pilots gathered together on Skull Island to see who has ‘the right stuff’ to take on a dangerous mission into the hollow earth.
One of the pilots, Audrey, is haunted by the memories of a monstrous clash with one of Godzilla’s titanic rivals that left deep scars. When Skull Island is attacked by Camazotz, a bat-like Titan, Audrey must to come to terms with her inner demons, and finding his home newly threatened, Kong must rise to face this usurper that would plunge the world into perpetual night.
Kingdom Kong is written by Marie Anello (Shout Out) with art by ZID (Legendary Comics ’Skull Island: The Birth of Kong; Trick ‘r Treat: Days of the Dead; Spectral: Ghosts of War).Available on April 6, 2021and to pre-order at Legendary Comics.
“As with previous installments in the Monsterverse franchise, Legendary Comics is excited to expand the story universe by paving the way for the cinematic clash with two prequel graphic novels that will tell separate tales of our favorite Titans,” says Robert Napton, Senior Vice President of Legendary Comics, in Legendary’s shared press release.
“We are also expanding our publishing offerings with our first-ever children’s book and board book, and are thrilled to be working again with Insight Editions and Titan Books on an art book and novelization that will offer exclusive content, taking readers deeper into the world of Godzilla and Kong.”
March 30, 2021: Kong & Me
April 6, 2021: Godzilla Dominion, Kingdom Kong, Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up), and Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization
May 11, 2021: Monsterverse Titanthology Vol 1
May 21, 2021: Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall, The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale
What do you think of the artwork on display?
This author, for one, cannot wait to review Godzilla Dominion and Kingdom Kong. Preorder both at the links above, or right here by visiting Legendary Comics.
Godzilla vs Kong hits theaters and streaming on HBO MAX May 31, 2021. We’ll be there!
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