Legendary continues to pull back the curtain on their MonsterVerse with the second issue of Skull Island: The Birth of Kong, which hit shelves and Comixology today. If you're still on the fence about dipping your toes into this comic book series (perhaps for fear of what might be lurking beneath the surface), we have official details and a look at the ready-to-rumble cover art.
"The second issue of the 4-part Skull Island: The Birth of Kong comic book series his stores and Comixology today. Taking place 20 years after the events of the film, the book expands the MonsterVerse as it reveals the origin of Kong, new monsters and also shows how this god-like primate has grown into a larger and more dangerous beast. After the first issue largely set the stage, issue #2 begins to reveal key details about the mythic origins of Kong.
Both a sequel and a prequel to the film, the story tells of a secret team of Monarch operatives returning to Skull Island to discover the truth behind Kong and the island he was born to protect. In doing so, they unlock an ancient history of monster conflict, witness the primal war between Kong and an otherworldly ecosystem of deadly new creatures, and finally reveal how this lonely god became the last of his kind. Featuring new monsters and previously unseen Skull Island locations, the book gives fans a chance to see how Kong has evolved since the events of the film.
With a dramatic narrative that paves the way for what is to come, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the MonsterVerse.
About Skull Island: Birth of Kong
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong, is a 4-part saga that delves deeper into the mysteries of Skull Island and the mythic origins of Kong. Written by Arvid Nelson, the first issue will be available in print and on Comixology on April 12, 2017.Both a sequel and a prequel to the film, the series is a father/son story set against the epic backdrop of Skull Island. The story stars Houston Brooks (played by Corey Hawkins in the film) and his son Aaron Brooks — both Monarch operatives, who disagree over the threat Skull Island represents to humanity. Aaron leads a secret team of Monarch operatives back to Skull Island to discover the truth behind Kong and the island he is born to protect. In doing so, they unlock an ancient history of monster conflict, witness the primal war between Kong and an otherworldly ecosystem of deadly new creatures, and finally reveal how this lonely god became the last of his kind.
With a dramatic new narrative that paves the way for what is to come, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the MonsterVerse.
Skull Island: The Birth of Kong
24 pages
$3.99
Issue #2 on-sale in print and Comixology: 6/28
Writer: Arvid Nelson
Artist: Zid"
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