King kong comic books graded by CBCS

1st printing. This recently discovered comic strip by cartooning pioneer Winsor McCay opens a surprising new window into McCay's life and work and showcases his exquisitely beautiful delineations (reproduced from the original art). Merkl explores the influences McCay brought to the strip- from Gertie the Dinosaur to the animation in 1933's King Kong - and the growth of New York City from the Holland Tunnel to the Empire State Building-and traces our love of dinosaurs and monster movies down through the decades. Hardcover, 304 pages, full color. Cover price $95.00.

Comic book-sized giant edition. Painted cover by George Wilson. #30036-809 on cover. Adaptation of the classic 1930s movie "King Kong." Back cover features a pinup of front cover illustration. Story and picture summaries on inside covers. "King Kong," script by Gary Poole, pencils by Giovanni Ticci, inks by Alberto Giolitti; A film crew voyages to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a gigantic gorilla who falls for their female blonde star. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman Treasury-sized edition. Same cover as Gold Key comic sized issue. Giant Classic King Kong, the original version of the greatest adventure story of all time! Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: $1.00 cover priced 1968. Cover price $1.00.

#11299 - Whitman Treasury-sized edition. Same cover as Gold Key comic sized issue. Giant Classic King Kong, the original version of the greatest adventure story of all time! Softcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: 1978. Cover price $1.00.

King Kong (1977 Sportscene Publications) #001

King Kong (1977 Sportscene Publications UK) #001, The Monster that made History, The Mighty Kong Lives

By Don Simpson Cover price $2.50.

By Don Simpson Cover price $1.95.

By Don Simpson Cover price $1.95.

By Don Simpson Cover price $1.95.

By Don Simpson Cover price $2.25.

By Don Simpson Cover price $2.50.

German edition printing of Whitman / Gold Key's King Kong. 64 pages, full color.

Kickstarter Limited Edition

1st printing.

Written by Brad Strickland and Joe DeVito. Art and cover by Joe DeVito.

Epic illustrated novel chronicles the origins of the Kongs, the island's ancient civilization called the Tagatu, and their battle to survive in the midst of Skull Island's prehistoric denizens, culminating in the epic building of the Great Wall. Untold mysteries surrounding Skull Island's enigmatic origins and its bizarre natural wonders are also revealed. Special section of a Carl Denham sketchbook printed on heavy parchment stock. Illustrated in full color and black and white. Also includes a letter of appreciation signed by DeVito. Full color Slipcase.

A hardcover with laminated full color boards. Endpapers are printed on a parchment stock and are different aspects of Skull Island.

A magnificent, lavish, labor of love that is worthy of King Kong!

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 268 pages, 9-in. x 12-in., Text (with full color Illustrations).

NOTE: Limited to 500 signed copies.

Cover price $69.95.

The original blockbuster returns to our screens as Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson brings us King Kong. Titan Magazines brings us the Kong Official Souvenir Magazine, packed with 100 pages of exclusive access from the production, with revealing interviews and astonishing special effects secrets! Flipbook, (Titan) Magazine, 100pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 Cover price $9.99.

King Kong: The Eighth Wonder of the World Special Edition (2005 Dark Horse) is the official adaptation of the motion picture by Universal Studios. Based on the screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson. Based on the story by Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace. Art by Dustin Weaver. During the Great Depression of the 1930's, a down on his luck movie director comes into possession of a map that shows the location of an island that time forgot. Here he and his motley crew come face-to-face with the king of this dangerous isle, the Mighty Kong! Includes photos from the movie. 32 pages, 5-in. x 7.25-in.

1st printing. Written by Jeremy Pascall. Articles on the King Kong movies from the thirties to the seventies. Supplemented with color and black & white photos. Hardcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. Written by Jeremy Pascall. Articles on the King Kong movies from the thirties to the seventies. Supplemented with color and black & white photos. Softcover, 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $1.95.

With disgruntled investors after his skin, director Carl Denham has one chance to make the film of his dreams-hire an unknown actress, kidnap his writer, and board a tramp freighter for the South Pacific. And Denham is the only one on board who knows their final destination: a mysterious, storm-shrouded land mass known only as the Island of the Skulls. There, Denham and his film crew will encounter hostile natives, and actress Ann Darrow will find herself in the grasp of the island's undisputed lord and master-the mighty Kong! Based on the eagerly anticipated motion picture by Peter Jackson, this three-issue comics adaptation captures all of the action, all of the romance, and all of the terror of the 8th Wonder of the World! Cover price $3.99.

1st printing.

By Ray Morton.

King Kong: The History of a Movie Icon is the first book to chronicle the making of all seven feature films in which the character of Kong has appeared, and contains exclusive interviews with many of the surviving members of each production.

Generously illustrated with photographs, production artwork, and promotional material from the author's extensive personal collection for all the fans in Kongdom to devour.

Softcover, 350 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Written by Christian Gossett. Art by Dustin Weaver. Cover by Dave Dorman. One of the biggest motion pictures events of all time explodes off the comics page in this epic adaptation of Peter Jackson's King Kong! Director Carl Denham has one chance to make the film of his dreams--hire an unknown actress, kidnap his writer, and board a tramp freighter for the mysterious Island of the Skull. But when hostile natives capture actress Ann Darrow, Denham and his crew will face horrors from giant spiders to bloodthirsty dinosaurs to get her back. Yet, nothing can prepare them for the revelation of the mighty wonder in whose clutches Ann truly remains--King Kong! Seventy-five years later, Kong is still an iconic symbol. Series will appeal to fans of the original 1933 film classic. Over 275 books featuring Kong are currently in print. Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

1st printing.

Written by Marie Anello. Art by Zed. Cover by Art Adams. Back Cover by Zed.

A sequel to the graphic novel Skull Island: Birth of Kong and a prelude to the film Godzilla vs. Kong, the upcoming Kong prequel graphic novel, will follow a group of highly skilled military pilots gathered together on Skull Island to see who has 'the right stuff' to take on a dangerous mission into the hollow earth.

One of the pilots, Audrey, is haunted by the memories of a monstrous clash with one of Godzilla's titanic rivals that left deep scars. When Skull Island is attacked by Camazotz, a bat-like Titan, Audrey must to come to terms with her inner demons, and finding his home newly threatened, Kong must rise to face this usurper that would plunge the world into perpetual night!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.99.

by Satterlee, O'Connor, Johnson & Cipriano The 75th anniversary of King Kong kicks off here! What happened after the Kong's fall from the Empire State Building? Where did the body go? What happened to Carl Denham? What is Kong's relevance to the mysterious Skull Island? Where did the wall come from and what is it there for? All these questions and more are answered in this prequel/sequel based on the book by Joe DeVito. Includes a preview of the first issue. Cover price $1.99.

Cover by Tommy Castillo. by Satterlee, O'Connor, Johnson & Cipriano 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! Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Joe DeVito. by Satterlee, O'Connor, Johnson & Cipriano 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! Cover price $4.50.

Limited Edition Sketch Variant Cover by Tommy Castillo. by Satterlee, O'Connor, Johnson & Cipriano 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!

Limited Edition Sketch Variant Cover by Tommy Castillo. by Satterlee, O'Connor, Johnson & Cipriano 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!

by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor Jack Driscoll uses the map of Skull Island to make his way through the tunnels to Vincent Denham, the son of Carl Denham, who is recovering after the incident at sea. The Storyteller begins to explain the strange history of Skull Island and how Kong fits in to the mix. This prequel and sequel to the Miriam C. Cooper novel is based on the book by Joe DeVito. Cover price $3.99.

Retailer Incentive Sketch Variant by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor Jack Driscoll uses the map of Skull Island to make his way through the tunnels to Vincent Denham, the son of Carl Denham, who is recovering after the incident at sea. The Storyteller begins to explain the strange history of Skull Island and how Kong fits in to the mix. This prequel and sequel to the Miriam C. Cooper novel is based on the book by Joe DeVito. Cover price $4.50.

by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor The tribal politics continue as Storyteller continues her yarn. Vincent gets stronger. Jack braces for more adventures as he struggles to make his way to Vincent, whom he isn't sure is even alive! Kong comes out from under the shadow of his parents, only to be held captive as a result of the power struggle within the tribe. The legend of Kong: King of Skull Island is heating up during the 75th anniversary year for Kong, a worldwide icon! Cover price $3.99.

by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor The tribal politics continue as Storyteller continues her yarn. Vincent gets stronger. Jack braces for more adventures as he struggles to make his way to Vincent, whom he isn't sure is even alive! Kong comes out from under the shadow of his parents, only to be held captive as a result of the power struggle within the tribe. The legend of Kong: King of Skull Island is heating up during the 75th anniversary year for Kong, a worldwide icon! Cover price $4.50.

by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor The story of the rise of Kong continues! Jack comes close to finding Vincent, who has almost fully recovered and is back on his feet. Carl asks Storyteller about his father. Is Carl Denham alive? Join Markosia in the 75th Anniversary of the real king - King Kong! Kong: King of Skull Island #4 is available with two covers, by Tommy Castillo and Joe DeVito. Cover price $3.99.

Cover B by Joe DeVito. by Chuck Satterlee & Dan O'Connor The story of the rise of Kong continues! Jack comes close to finding Vincent, who has almost fully recovered and is back on his feet. Carl asks Storyteller about his father. Is Carl Denham alive? Join Markosia in the 75th Anniversary of the real king - King Kong! Kong: King of Skull Island #4 is available with two covers, by Tommy Castillo and Joe DeVito. Cover price $4.50.

A cover by Tommy Castillo. by Chuck Satterlee & Scott Larsen In this, the final issue of the acclaimed mini-series that adapts the popular novel, Vince and Jack are reunited only to find that they both still seek that which they both went searching for in the first place - answers! What happened to Kong? What happened to Carl Denham? The stunning conclusion to the fantastic story of how Kong came to be the King in the first place! Features covers by Tommy Castillo and Joe DeVito. Cover price $3.99.

B cover by Joe DeVito. by Chuck Satterlee & Scott Larsen In this, the final issue of the acclaimed mini-series that adapts the popular novel, Vince and Jack are reunited only to find that they both still seek that which they both went searching for in the first place - answers! What happened to Kong? What happened to Carl Denham? The stunning conclusion to the fantastic story of how Kong came to be the King in the first place! Features covers by Tommy Castillo and Joe DeVito. Cover price $4.50.

1st printing. Written by BRAD STRICKLAND. Art by JOE DEVITO. In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong." The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 170 pages, Text (with Full Color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by BRAD STRICKLAND. Art by JOE DEVITO. In 1933, American showman Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong." The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc among the man-made canyons of Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death plummet from the peak of the Empire State Building, his body-and Carl Denham-disappeared. Twenty-five years later, the son of Carl Denham makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery and history's greatest miracle. Authorized by the Cooper Estate and based on the original novel that inspired the all-time classic film, Kong: King of Skull Island is a lavishly illustrated, all-new novel that acts as both prequel and sequel to the classic fantasy tale, King Kong. Acclaimed fantasy artist Joe DeVito and top fantasy and science-fiction writer Brad Strickland join. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 170 pages, Text (with Full Color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $19.95.

1st printing. Collects Kong: King of Skull Island (2007 Markosia) #1-5.

Written by Andy Briggs and Chuck Satterlee. Art by Dan O'Connor and Scott Larson. Cover by Joe Devito.

In 1933, Carl Denham returned from a mysterious, hidden island with a priceless treasure. A treasure not gold or jewels, but the island's barbaric god, a monstrous anthropoid called "Kong."

The savage giant escaped and wreaked havoc in Manhattan, but within hours of the giant ape's death his body - and Carl Denham - disappeared.

Twenty-five years later, his son makes a shocking discovery that leads him back to the site of his father's greatest adventure and to the answers that will unlock the century's greatest mystery!

Softcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9 1/2-in., 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $18.95.

1st printing. Story and art by Osvaldo Medina. Filming on a remote virgin island leads to the discovery of a mysterious native with a heart as large as his body. Taken willingly to the Big City, he'll soon find out there's a thin line between the fame and glory he's been promised and the show business circus he's been thrown into. In spite of the obvious nod, Kong the King couldn't be further from a simple re-visitation of the cult-classic film. It's a whole new animal, a twisted roller coaster of emotional depth. This fast-paced tour-de-force with no single word, like a silent movie from the glamorous 1920s. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, 2C. Cover price $17.99.

1st printing. By Orville Goldner and George E. Turner. The entire extraordinary story of the most popular fantasy film of all time! Softcover, 288 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

1st printing. This official companion to the movie takes readers behind the scenes with a fascinating, intimate view of every stage of production, from scriptwriting to costuming to digital effects. Packed with exclusive images and personal recollections from the filmmakers, actors, and crew, The Making of King Kong takes you on a captivating journey to Wellington, New Zealand, where readers will: find out what it's like to be on set during filming; learn the tricks of the miniatures trade from the wizards of Weta Workshop; experience 1930s New York with the expert team of construction workers and set dressers; and marvel at the cutting-edge technology of Weta Digital. Over 200 full-color photos -- including original concept art, digital storyboards, and candid behind-the-scenes snapshots -- vividly illustrate this massive cinematic undertaking, alongside in-depth interviews with Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor of Weta Workshop, Andy Serkis, Philippa Boyens, and many more. The Making of King Kong is a comprehensive, indispensable companion to the acclaimed film that no fan should miss. Softcover, 248 pages, text. Cover price $19.95.

1st printing.

By George E. Turner and Orville Goldner. Introductions by Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen.

From rare photos of the models and drawings used in the 1933 King Kong, to bios on special effects genius Willis O'Brien, actors Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot, as well as information about the other creators of Kong, this book chronicles the filming of this classic tale of Beauty and the Beast.

The book also includes a list of films influenced by King Kong, a filmography of the films of Merian Cooper and Ernest Schoedsack, and material focusing on the 2005 Peter Jackson remake of King Kong.

Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 256 pages, B&W.

Cover price $40.00.

1st printing.

By Will Murray.

Everyone knows the tragic story of Kong Kong. Untold until now is the desperate race to ferry the captured monster across two oceans to New York City. During this harrowing journey, trouble befalls the tramp steamer, and she is forced to make landfall in Africa, home of Tarzan of the Apes. What happens when the beast-god of Skull Island encounters the king of the apes? Will they be friends, or foes? For the first time in any medium, the story of their titanic titanic encounter!

Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 480 pages, Text Only.

Cover price $24.95.