Legendary launch new Monsterverse/Monarch graphic novel Kickstarter

April 22nd, 2025 by Marc Comments

Legendary have launched a new Kickstarter campaign for fans of the Monsterverse’s Monarch series.

Based around the hit series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the new graphic novel anthology will have five new stories fleshing out the events of season one and the upcoming season 2.

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


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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


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KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOAR
In a world teeming with mystery and danger, KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOAR Keiko 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

Check out the Kickstarter HERE

Check out the other covers and some interior pages:

Marc is a self-confessed nerd. Ever since seeing Star Wars for the first time around 1979 he’s been an unapologetic fan of the Wars and still believes, with Clone Wars and now Underworld, we are yet to see the best Star Wars. He’s a dad of two who now doesn’t have the time (or money) to collect the amount of toys, comics, movies and books he once did, much to the relief of his long-suffering wife. In the real world he’s a graphic designer. He started Following the Nerd because he was tired of searching a million sites every day for all the best news that he loves and decided to create one place where you can go to get the whole lot. Secretly he longs to be sitting in the cockpit of his YT-1300 Corellian Transport ship with his co-pilot Chewie, roaming the universe, waiting for his next big adventure, but feels just at home watching cartoons with his kids….