Media release — Award-winning publisher BOOM! Studios as well as DeVito Artworks LLC are excited to reveal Kong of Skull Island, an original, restricted comic book series debuting in July featuring the famous gargantuan ape, King Kong, produced by Merian C. Cooper, as well as grounded in artist/author Joe DeVito’s ground-breaking literary residential or commercial property Skull Island. Kong of Skull Island is solely authorized as well as endorsed by the Cooper household as their official King Kong/Skull Island prequel as well as sequel origin story. BOOM!’s comic series will be written by James Asmus (All-New Inhumans) as well as illustrated by Carlos Magno (Planet of the Apes).
“King Kong is the progenitor of an entire section of genre fiction. It is truly an honor to be a part of that gigantic legacy,” stated BOOM! Studios president of publishing & advertising Filip Sablik. “We’re thrilled to be working with Joe DeVito to produce a comic series that is authentic to the origins of Kong.”
BOOM!’s Kong of Skull Island comic series takes location well before Carl Denham, Jack Driscoll, as well as the rest of the Wanderer’s team set foot on the island. two fractured as well as combative civilizations are required to band together as they venture onto Skull Island, their new home, which they are soon horrified to recognize is house to dinosaurs, giant creatures…and Kongs.
“It is exhilarating to be working with BOOM! Studios as well as such an astute as well as nuanced group of writers as well as artists. This wonderful Kong of Skull Island series digs deep!” stated Joe DeVito.
Kong of Skull Island #1 (of 6) shows up in comic shops on July 13th with a primary cover by Felipe Massafera (Green Lantern: war of the eco-friendly Lanterns) for the cost of $3.99. likewise offered are reward covers by Nick Robles (Clockwork Angels) as well as Eric Powell (The Goon), as well as retailer auction covers by Ryan Sook (Superman: American Alien) as well as Paul Pope (Batman: Year 100). retailers will have the choice to quote on the Sook as well as Pope covers in order to secure it solely for their store. Ask your regional retailer for details.
The final order Cutoff deadline for retailers is June 20th. Not sure where to discover your nearest comic retailer? utilize comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to discover one!
About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) produces new York Times best-cselling Eisner as well as Harvey Award-winning comic books as well as graphic novels. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four unique imprints: the “Studios” imprint is house to The Woods, grant Morrison’s Klaus, as well as huge difficulty in bit China; imprint “BOOM! Box” publishes Lumberjanes, Steve Jackson Games’ Munchkin, as well as giant Days; All-Ages imprint “KaBOOM!” publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts, Jim Davis’ Garfield, as well as animation Network’s experience Time. as well as the “Archaia” imprint is house to mouse Guard, Cow Boy, as well as numerous Jim Henson business properties. since 2013, BOOM! Studios has had a unique first-look function film connection with 20th Century Fox as well as since August 2014 BOOM! has had a similar first-look connection with Fox’s television studio to establish properties for the little screen.
About DeVito ArtWorks
DeVito ArtWorks, LLC is an artist-driven transmedia studio devoted to the development as well as advancement of multi-faceted properties including Skull Island, war Eagles, as well as the Primordials. DeVito ArtWorks is established as well as lead by renowned artist, illustrator as well as author, Joe DeVito. Mr. DeVito has painted as well as sculpted pop culture’s most recognizable icons including Doc Savage, Superman as well as Batman as well as has had his work exhibited in museums as well as galleries throughout the world. DeVito ArtWorks is solely represented by Festa entertainment as well as Dimensional Branding Group.
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