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Creation & Design

King Kong was created by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace, first appearing in the 1933 film 'King Kong'. The character was designed to be a giant ape that embodies both primal strength and tragic vulnerability.

Early Years

Kong's early years were marked by his capture and subsequent transport to New York City, where he became a spectacle and ultimately met his tragic fate atop the Empire State Building.

Character Development

Over the decades, King Kong has evolved from a simple monster to a complex character representing themes of nature versus civilization, the tragic hero, and the consequences of exploitation.

Cultural Reception

King Kong has been received as a cultural icon, representing the fear and fascination with the unknown and the primal aspects of nature.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kong
First Appearance:
Adventures Into the Unknown #79
Aliases:
The Eighth Wonder of the World
Species:
Giant Ape
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
None
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Climbing
Weight:
1500lbs
Height:
9' 8"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Adventures Into the Unknown #79
ACG ⋅ 1956
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Adventures Into the Unknown #79
 
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1st appearance of King Kong in a standard comic book

A parody of King Kong was previously featured in Mad Magazine #6

King Kong #1
Western ⋅ 1968
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King Kong #1
 
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Giant-size classic featuring King Kong

There is also a 1976 reprint by Western that has a $1.00 cover price and the 'W' logo in the upper left corner

Monster Madness #2
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Monster Madness #2
 
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First battle of Godzilla vs King Kong (movie stills)

King Kong #1
Fantagraphics ⋅ 1991
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King Kong #1
 
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Cover art by Dave Stevens

Adaptation of the 1933 film

Urban Legends #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 1993
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Urban Legends #1
 
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First meeting of King Kong vs Godzilla

Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #1
Legendary ⋅ 2017
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Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #1
 
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Four-issue limited series that takes place after the film Kong: Skull Island

Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2
Legendary ⋅ 2017
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Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #2
 
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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #4
Legendary ⋅ 2017
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Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #4
 
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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

Skull Island: The Birth of Kong #3
Legendary ⋅ 2017
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Origin of King Kong told in a four-issue series

Kingdom Kong #1
Legendary ⋅ 2021
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Kingdom Kong #1
 
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96-page softcover graphic novel

Official prequel to the Godzilla vs Kong film

The story follows events that occurred in the comic series, Skull Island: Birth of Kong

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