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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 Adventuresgraphic 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