Monarch: The Lost Adventures (2026)

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Monarch: The Lost Adventures Written by Paul Cornell ("The USS Lawton and the Ion Dragon") Marguerite Bennett ("Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong") Tony Lee ("Lee Shaw") James F. Wright ("Keiko and the Brambleboar") Art by Drew Zucker ("The USS Lawton...") Alberto Sapien ("Kentaro...") Tony Shasteen ("Lee Shaw") Amanda Perez Puentes ("Keiko...") Colors by Brad Simpson ("The USS Lawton...") Eren Angiolini ("Keiko...") Cover by Cat Staggs (standard cover) Piotr Kowalski, Zid (Variant Cover A) Tony Shasteen (Variant Cover B) Publisher Legendary Comics Publish date July 2026 Pages 120 (approximate) Dimensions 7.5"x11"

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Monarch: The Lost Adventures is an upcoming Monsterverse anthology graphic novel published by Legendary Comics, based on the first season of the Apple TV+ series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. It will include five separate stories, each focusing on a different set of characters and/or Titans. The comic was funded through a Kickstarter campaign running from April 15 to May 15, 2025, securing $81,281 from a $75,000 goal. Its estimated release date is June 2026.

Description

“	Legendary Comics presents a new graphic anthology that dives deep into the mystical and mysterious world of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS. Features five (5) all-new stories! 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. 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. 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. KEIKO AND THE BRAMBLEBOAR In a world teeming with mystery and danger, 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. 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.	„
	— Kickstarter campaign

Appearances

"The USS Lawton and the Ion Dragon"

Titans Ion Dragon Characters Bill Randa

Weapons, vehicles, and races USS Lawton Locations Atlantic Ocean

"Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong"

Titans King Kong Characters Kentaro Randa Hiroshi Randa

Weapons, vehicles, organizations, and races Apex Cybernetics Locations Skull Island

"Lee Shaw"

Titans Endoswarmer (flashback) Characters Lee Shaw Keiko Randa (flashback) Bill Randa (flashback)

Locations Japan

"Keiko and the Brambleboar"

Titans Brambleboar Endoswarmer Characters Keiko Randa

Locations Axis Mundi

"Cate and May"

Characters

• Cate Randa
• May Olowe-Hewitt

Gallery

Covers

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  Standard cover by Cat Staggs

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  Variant Cover A by Piotr Kowalski and Zid

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  Variant Cover B by Tony Shasteen

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  Variant Cover B with slipcase

Page proofs

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  "The USS Lawton and the Ion Dragon" page proof

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  "Kentaro, Hiroshi, and Kong" page proof

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  "Lee Shaw" page proof

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  "Keiko and the Brambleboar" page proof

Videos

Comic trailer

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