Monarch: The Lost Adventures Graphic Novel Now on Kickstarter!

Legendary Comics, in partnership with Rocketship Entertainment, has launched Monarch: The Lost Adventures graphic novel on Kickstarter —the first-ever graphic novel set in the world of Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

The anthology expands on the Monsterverse with five brand-new stories that dig deeper into the secrets, heartbreak, and heroism of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ most iconic characters—including Lee Shaw, Billy Randa, Keiko, Kentaro, Cate, and May—as well as fan-favorite Titans like Kong, the Brambleboar, and The Ion Dragon.

“This anthology is a love letter to fans of MONARCH and the larger Monsterverse,” said Robert Napton, SVP & Publisher, Legendary Comics. “Each story reveals pivotal, untold moments that add rich new layers to the characters and mythology. We’re thrilled to team up with Rocketship to bring this experience straight to the fans who helped make MONARCH a hit.”

Monarch: The Lost Adventures graphic novel features five original stories that span the globe and decades of the Titan timeline:

Keiko and the Brambleboar

Keiko navigates the dangerous realm of Axis Mundi and comes face-to-face with the monstrous Brambleboar.

Writer: James F. Wright | Artist: Amanda Perez Puentes

USS Lawton and The Ion Dragon

Billy Randa’s encounter with the Ion Dragon reveals the resilience needed to survive in a Titan-infested world.

Writer: Paul Cornell | Artist: Drew Zucker | Colorist: Brad Simpson

Lee Shaw

While in lockdown, Lee Shaw reflects on a defining moment in his past and the choices that shaped his future.

Writer: Tony Lee | Artist: Tony Shasteen

Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong

This thrilling entry traces the creation of the Apex base on Skull Island and sets the stage for future events.

Writer: Marguerite Bennett | Artist: Alberto Sapien| Colorist: Eren Angiolini

Cate and May

These quiet, character-driven vignettes offer an intimate look into Cate and May’s lives before MONARCH brought them together.

Creative Team: To be revealed

Fans can support the campaign and pre-order the special edition here!

About Legendary Comics: Founded in 2011, Legendary Comics is driven by a passion for mythic entertainment and collaboration with industry luminaries. Known for titles such as the bestselling collaboration with D.C. Comics, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, the Hugo-nominated graphic novel adaption of Dune Part One, and other expansive stories for the universes of Pacific Rim, Trick’ r Treat, Enola Holmes, and Legendary’s Monsterverse. The slate is rounded out by originals like the Eisner Award-nominated Annihilator with Grant Morrison and Head Wounds: Sparrow with Oscar Isaac.

About Legendary’s Monsterverse: Legendary’s Monsterverse is an expansive story universe of cross-platform experiences centering around humanity’s battle to survive in a world facing a catastrophic new reality – the monsters of our myths and legends are real. Beginning with Godzilla in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently, the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Monsterverse has accumulated over two-billion-dollars at the global box office and expanded into the highly-successful event series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for Apple TV+. Including an inter-connected world of video games, graphic novels, toys, and live experiences, the Monsterverse represents epic entertainment on the largest possible scale.

About Rocketship Entertainment: Founded in 2019, Rocketship Entertainment is an Eisner-nominated, Ringo Award-winning publisher and content studio that connects fans with premium editions of their favorite stories. With partners like Legendary Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, Rocketship brings high-quality storytelling and design directly to the people who love it most.

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