Legendary Comics has unveiled their next Kickstarter campaign! That’s right, there’s more MonsterVerse comic books on the way! This time, we’re getting anthology stories set within the timeline of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. With the second season of the show having wrapped production, it may be a while before we see the show, but fear not, Monarch fans, as there are five all-new stories featuring various comic creators that will fill you in on the latest adventures of the Randa family.
There are various tiers to choose from, with rewards ranging from physical editions of the book to awesome concept art bundles featuring the work of Weta FX, or even adorable pins of the various original creatures that appeared in the AppleTV+ series. For those MonsterVerse fans looking for more lore to expand the timeline, this book’s gonna do it!
Featuring the likenesses of Kurt & Wyatt Russell, Mari Yamamoto, and Anders Holm
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Below is the full release from Legendary Comics, plus some more info.
Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology that dives deep into the mystical and mysterious world of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS.
Features five (5) all-new stories!
THE USS LAWTON AND THE ION DRAGON
Before he became a Monarch operative, Billy Randa faces a harrowing test of endurance against a formidable creature in THE USS LAWTON AND THE ION DRAGON, offering a gripping tale of resilience.
WRITER: Paul Cornell
ARTIST: Drew Zucker
COLORIST: Brad Simpson
KENTARO, HIROSHI, AND KONG
Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong embark on a journey that leads to the creation of the Apex base on Skull Island, setting the stage for what’s to come.
WRITER: Marguerite Bennett
ARTIST: Alberto Sapien
LEE SHAW
During Monarch’s lockdown, Lee Shaw reflects on a key moment from his past. This character-driven story offers a deeper look into his journey and the choices that shaped him.
WRITER: Tony Lee
ARTIST: Tony Shasteen
KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOAR
In a world teeming with mystery and danger, KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOARKeiko and the Brambleboar follows Keiko as she struggles to survive in the treacherous realm of Axis Mundi, where every encounter is a battle for survival.
WRITER: James F. Wright
ARTIST: Amanda Perez Puentes
COLORS: Eren Angiolini
CATE AND MAY
Set before the first season, these interludes provide a glimpse into the lives of Cate and May before they crossed paths with Monarch and each other, offering insight into the events that led them to their fateful encounters.
Creative Team: To be announced
Details on the graphic novel:
- Sized at 7.5″x11″
- Approximately 120 full-color pages
- Three (3) covers to choose from (standard and Kickstarter-exclusive variants).
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Featuring the likenesses of Anna Sawai, Ren Watabe, Kiersey Clemons, Takehiro Hira
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About Legendary Comics
Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $20 billion worldwide at the box office.
