Description

Kong: King of Skull Island Issue #1B                             Variant Comic
Writer: Chuck Satterlee
Artist: Dan O’Connor
Colorist: Kris Johnson
Letterer: Sal Cipriano
Variant Cover #1B by: Joe DeVito

The story begins in 19B57, twenty five years after King Kong’s fall from atop New York City’s Empire State Building. Following Kong’s death, both Carl Denham and the body of Kong quickly vanished before any investigation could be launched, leaving rumor and speculation in their wake. Carl’s son, Vincent, was left behind. He is now a paleontologist facing a spiritual dilemma, which has its seeds in the disappearance of his father. Upon a chance finding of the hidden Skull Island map, Vincent contacts Jack Driscoll, one of Kong’s original captors. They piece together a plan and go to Skull Island in search of Carl Denham, King Kong, and answers to questions spanning a quarter century. During a disastrous landing attempt, Vincent is almost killed and Driscoll sets out to find his stricken friend. Upon waking in a dark cavern, Vincent finds himself being cared for by an enigmatic island elder and her young, exotically beautiful but ominous assistant, Kara. The ancient woman, who asks to be called “Storyteller,” seems to possess extraordinary knowledge about Vincent and his father. She relates a story from a century earlier that Vincent half-hears and half-dreams through the haze of narcotic herbs kept burning to aid his recovery. Her tale hints at the true origin of the island’s culture and the mystery behind questions such as: Who built the Wall and how? If the Wall was built to keep Kong out, why are its doors big enough to let him in? How could such an island and its monstrous creatures still exist? The answers to those questions and more are all revealed.

Or are they?

While the Story-teller’s tale is sometimes confirmed, it is often refuted by the sights and experiences of Jack Driscoll. He stumbles upon pieces to Skull Island’s mysterious history as he struggles to survive the various threats of the island and find his friend. When Driscoll and Vincent reunite, their experiences combine to determine just who the Storyteller and Kara are, what became of Carl Denham, the story behind King Kong and clues to the origins of Skull Island itself. As a result, their lives are all changed forever. As the story unfolds against a fantastic prehistoric backdrop, woven throughout are themes of personal redemption and reconciliation. All the protagonists have a particular cross to bear: Vincent is on the brink, both emotionally and spiritually; Driscoll comes face to face with past fears and prejudices; in the wake of Kong’s death, the lives and culture of the islanders themselves hang in the balance; and we find that Carl Denham’s desperate attempt to assuage his conscience decades earlier had very unexpected consequences. Mysteriously, everyone is inextricably bound to the Story-teller’s tale. It tells of two ancient native children, Ishara and Kublai, and their quest to escape a terrible fate which threatens both themselves and their people. That struggle has the power to reach across time and change the destiny of all. If they survive. For at the nexus of every event is the beast-god of Skull Island, King Kong!

Story/Spoilers
In issue #1B, While Jack Driscoll makes his way through the madness that is the jungle on Skull Island, Vincent Denham begins to regain consciousness. Soon, the storyteller and Kara will enlighten Vincent as to the true history of this bizarre piece of land that is Skull Island and Kong’s relationship to it!

… story continues in Kong: King of Skull Island (2007 – 2008) Issues #2-5. Markosia

Features Variant “King Kong” Cover Art by Joe DeVito.

Variant Comic is bagged & triple boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Markosia
Publication Date: 2007
Format: FC, 32 pages, Comic, 10.25″ x 6.5″
UPC: None Stated

Collectible Entertainment note: Variant Comic 1B is in Very Fine condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious King Kong collector and/or enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Highly Recommended.

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