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Kong Unleashes His Fury on Return to Skull Island Covers (Exclusive)

Kong is featured on a set of covers for the Return to Skull Island series.

Image Credit: Titan Comics

Kong looms large in a set of covers for the upcoming Return to Skull Island. Titan Comics and Legendary Comics are collaborating on Return to Skull Island, a four-issue limited series that continues the story from Netflix’s Skull Island: The Animated Series. The Monsterverse has established itself as one of the premier franchises spanning feature films, TV shows, and animated spinoffs. Return to Skull Island will reveal mysteries behind the titular island and put Kong to the ultimate test. Before Return to Skull Island‘s on-sale date in June, we have a set of covers to reveal and a look at interior pages.

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ComicBook can exclusively reveal variant covers of Return to Skull Island #1 by artist Chris Jones. Kong is prominently featured on both of Jones’ covers, with a third cover sporting the Skull Island logo.

Return to Skull Islandย is written by Simon Furmanย (Transformers) and illustrated byย Christopher Jonesย (Doctor Who: Once Upon a Time Lord). Set against a backdrop of giant monsters and deadly intrigue, the comic follows a group of survivors stranded on the perilous island in the South Pacific. As they uncover its dark secrets, they face life-threatening challenges and fight for survival in a land where every creature is a threatโ€”including Kong himself.

inhyuk Lee cover of return to skull island #1
chris jones cover of return to skull island #1

“After Kong’s battle with the Kraken, survivors soon discover that far worse lurks in the
shadowsโ€ฆ and that their unlikely ally may not be able to protect them from Skull Islandโ€™s
horrors!” the description of Return to Skull Island #1 reads.

โ€œSkull Islandโ€™s shadows hide untold stories, fierce battles, and creatures unlike anything seen before,โ€ said Titan Comics editor Louis Yamani. โ€œMarrying brilliant illustrations and epic storytelling, we see a new side to Kong and his kingdom. We canโ€™t wait to share more this June!โ€

โ€œPartnering with Titan Comics onย Return to Skull Islandย allows us to expand the Monsterverse in exciting new ways. Bringingย Skull Islandย from TV to comicsย lets us dive deeper into its mysteries, offering fans thrilling new adventures in Kongโ€™s worldโ€ย said, Robert Napton, SVP & Publisher, Legendary Comics.

chris jones cover of return to skull island #1
return to skull island #1 logo cover

Return to Skull Islandย #1 goes on sale June 4th, and you can find a list of the pre-order links below.

return to skull island #1 first look
return to skull island #1 first look
return to skull island #1 first look
return to skull island #1 first look