Escape From Skull Island #4 Cover Preview

 

COVER A: RODRIGO ROCHA

Charlie never wanted to be here. Annie never wants to leave. Skull Island is a dream-come-true for Charlie's dad, Cap. For Annie's mom, it's a nightmare. But for Doctor Jo, it's been her home since the 1940s, when Kong chased her Nazi captors away. 

Now, Yuggoth has returned to infect the island's ecosystem. And the giant creature leads a horde of creatures from the Hollow Earth to make Skull Island its domain. Can Charlie, Annie, and their friends help Kong defeat Yuggoth a second time? And can Cap and Sam prevent Druid from completing his bridge linking Skull Island with Annie's neighboring island?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:  

ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #4

Writer: Simon Furman 

Artist: Christopher Jones

Publisher: Titan Comics

Issue Length: 32 Pages (Full Color)

Price: $4.99

Release Date May 20, 2026

As Yuggoth marches his army of beasts across the island, there is little time left to escape… two factions of humans are fighting for the one boat that’s left while also fending off hordes of monsters. Now equipped with a new weapon, Kong faces off against the terror that has poisoned his kingdom… and he does so in the graveyard of the colossal creatures that he has bested before. But which of these titans will join those fossils in death, and who will reign supreme on Skull Island.

 

Here are other cover options:

 

COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES

 

COVER C: FRED PHAM CHUONG

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this cover preview with us.

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Escape From Skull Island #3.

 

For how this series began, see my preview of Escape From Skull Island #1. 

 

For how the previous series began, see my review of Return To Skull Island #1. 

Escape From Skull Island #3 Review

 

Cover A: Harvey Tolibao & Kevin Tolibao

Escape From Skull Island #3 Review

Writer: Simon Furman

Artist: Christopher Jones

Colorist: Charlie Kirchoff

Letterer: Andworld Design

Editor: Louis Yamani

Designer: Dan Bura

Cover Artists: Harvey Tolibao & Kevin Tolibao; Christopher Jones; Fred Pham Chuong

Publisher: Titan Comics

Price: $4.99

Release Date: April 15, 2025

 

Charlie provoked Kong into fighting a Kraken. Kong may have prevailed. But while Kaia’s tribe tended to the Titan’s injuries and treated the infection raging through him, Yuggoth rose to usurp Kong's dominion. When Kong returned to health, Charlie and the others forced Yuggoth to retreat. But when Charlie's dad, Cap, and Sam depart to discover what the mercenary Druid is up to, the monsters from Yuggoth’s domain start to reappear.

 

Annie isn’t a native of Skull Island. But she has lived long enough on the neighboring island to see how Yuggoth threatens to disturb the balance of life on the surface. When she heads to Kong's temple with a plan, Yuggoth’s creatures frustrate her efforts. Like Charlie, her plan may have succeeded. Still, someone pays the price for Annie's victory. What has Charlie’s dad learned about Druid’s plans? And will Yuggoth find another way to threaten Skull Island? Let's grab our weapons, leap into Escape From Skull Island #3, and see!

 

Story

They don’t have a body to bury. Still, they made a grave marker for Irene. But that’s not good enough for Annie. While she fought her mother tooth and nail, Annie refuses to let Irene’s death go unavenged. So, she leaves to find another way to prevent Yuggoth from returning to Skull Island.

 

Charlie arrived on Skull Island as a reluctant visitor. He didn’t care if he endangered Kong’s life. Nor did he realize how Kong protected the inhabitants from dangerous plants and even more aggressive monsters. When her king lay injured and helpless, Charlie told Kaia that he wasn’t sorry for his actions. But in Escape From Skull Island #3, Charlie assures Kaia that he stands by the island's protector. And despite missing out on college, Charlie realizes he's starting to feel as comfortable with their back-to-basics lifestyle as Annie did on the neighboring island.

 

The stakes are high in Simon Furman’s story. While Yuggoth still seeks to return to the surface, one of the people Irene hired plans to exploit both islands. Once his people complete the bridge between the islands, Druid hopes to lure rich thrillseekers to hunt the ferocious beasts. But Kaia’s tribe sought refuge on Annie’s island when Yuggoth and his monsters invaded Skull Island. Once Druid completes the bridge, Yuggoth’s monsters can easily attack Kaia’s tribe in Escape From Skull Island #3. 

 

 

Cover B: Christopher Jones

 

 

Art

Annie knows these islands can be deadly. Still, seeing the wooden cross protruding from the rubble knocks her for six. Yet when Charlie reaches for her, she snarls. Despite Kaia's claim that Charlie and Annie have strange courtship rituals, Annie stalks away and climbs atop Dog. As the maned creature trots away, Mike embraces Charlie instead. As they stand on the patio of Kong's Temple, rubble nestles against the broken edges of the stone platform. In the interior courtyard, Kong pauses amid the plants and statues when a stream of light transfixes him.

 

As Christopher Jones crafts engaging characters and spectacular settings, Charlie Kirchoff applies rich colors to the drama and action in Escape From Skull Island #3. The vivid greens imbue the islands with a tropical feel, while the surrounding sea and sky fill panels with a range of blues. The gray stones, boulders, and rubble link the majestic temple of the island's protector with the mercenaries endangering his island. And as Charlie vows to stand with Kong, Mike's red shirt and Kaia's red cloak link them as his greatest supporters.

 

Andworld Design fills white dialogue balloons and colored narrative boxes with black uppercase letters. As yellow block letters locate us in time and space, Kong’s roars enlarge the letters and deform balloons. Sound effects accompany a surreptitious mission and a battle for survival as smoke and lightning emerge from the Hollow Earth. Thanks to Titan Comics for providing a review copy. 

 

 

Cover C: Fred Pham Chuong

 

 

Final Thoughts

There's a little bit of everything on Skull Island, but not always where you expect it. As Annie seeks a way to complete her mother's mission of destroying Yuggoth, and Cap and Sam try to escape Druid’s clutches, Charlie makes a surprising discovery in Escape From Skull Island #3.

 

Rating 9.6/10

 

 

For what happened last time, see my review of Escape From Skull Island #2.

 

For how this series started, see my preview of Escape From Skull Island #1.

 

For how the previous series started, see my review of Return To Skull Island #1. 

 

 

Escape From Skull Island #2 Review

 

Writer: Simon Furman

Artist: Christopher Jones

Colorist: Charlie Kirchoff

Letterer: Andworld Design

Editor: Louis Yamani

Designer: Dan Bura

Cover Artists: Diego Yapur, Christopher Jones & Eduardo Mello

Publisher: Titan Comics

Price: $4.99

Release Date: March 11, 2025

 

Finding the Hollow Earth was a dream come true for Cap. But his son regards life on Skull Island as a nightmare. While Irene sides with Charley, her daughter Annie calls Skull Island home. But whether they like it or not, Skull Island is changing. People like Druid have plans for the island and its neighbor. Kaia, the leader of the indigenous inhabitants, believes Yuggoth remains a threat. Will Skull Island prove as difficult to escape from as Gilligan's Island? And why haven’t Cap and Sam returned? Let's grab our weapons, leap into Escape From Skull Island #2, and see!

 

Story

As long-time residents of the region, Kaia and Annie have much in common. Yet both are displaced. Kaia's people now live on Annie's island, while Annie resides on Skull Island. But the beasts rising from the pit don't care about upsetting people's lives. So as they ride together, Annie resists Kaia’s leadership, even if Kaia’s trying to save her life.

 

Charlie created this war with the Hollow Earth. For a long time, Kaia couldn't look at Charlie without blaming him for Kong's distress and the creatures rising from the Hollow Earth. Yet while Charlie yearns to return home, Kaia grows more comfortable with him. In Escape From Skull Island #2, Kaia tries to help Charlie achieve something she believes he wants.

 

Simon Furman spins a fast-paced yarn. Scenes interweave through time, placing the thrilling finale shortly after the story began. While Annie’s yearning for independence dominates the drama, the mystery surrounding Druid deepens. Once again, Irene yearns to get closer to Annie. But while Irene tries to build bridges to her daughter, Druid’s crew is building a bridge between the two islands. When his workers complete it, the horrors that arise from the pit will threaten not just the castaways, but also Kaia’s displaced tribe in Escape From Skull Island #2.

 

Art

Mushrooms sprout from the flagstones while vines and foliage grow over Kong's temple. His sculpture and a waterfall provide a scenic backdrop to the titan's residence. Yet as an insectile creature climbs from the dark pit, a paw bursts through one of the strange egg-like sacks hanging from support beams. As for Kong, Christopher Jones shows Annie and Kaia charging through a swamp on their steeds. The ladies speed past trees with twisted aerial roots. But the two battling titans tumble faster toward them.

 

Charlie Kirchoff lavishes a loaded palette of vibrant colors on Christopher Jones’ action-packed art in Escape From Skull Island #2. Even as darkness falls, the rich blue sky matches the gentle waves lapping against the shore where the castaways have pitched their tent. A yellow and white fire dances around the cookpot hanging from a tripod above a stone ring, while Kaia stands on lookout, clutching her spear. Annie crouches next to Dog, while Charlie sits apart. A haze obscures a memory of their last explosive battle between Kong and Yuggoth. But the purple and gray hull of the Leviathan links with Sam and Cap’s clothing, as they ponder Druid’s plans.

 

Andworld Design fills white dialogue balloons and colored narrative boxes with black uppercase letters. The letters grow bold for intonation, swell for raised voices, and shrink for lowered voices. As yellow block letters locate us in time and space, Kong’s roars enlarge the letters and deform balloons. Sound effects accompany injuries, cries, and shrieks, as gunshots and explosions rock the gateway linking the castaways to Yuggoth’s growing army. Thanks to Titan Comics for providing a review copy.

 

Final Thoughts

Kaia is a stranger on her island home. Her new comrades seem divided physically and emotionally. Yet as the newcomers bicker and fight, the tribal chieftain attempts to guide a visitor from “civilization” through one of the most difficult stages of life in Escape From Skull Island #2.

 

Rating 9.8/10

 

To look inside see my preview of Escape From Skull Island #2. 

Escape From Skull Island #2 Preview

 

COVER A DIEGO YAPUR VAR

Finding the Hollow Earth was a dream come true for Cap. But his son regards life on Skull Island as a nightmare. While Irene sides with Charley, her daughter Annie calls Skull Island home. But whether they like it or not, Skull Island is changing. People like Druid have plans for the island and its neighbor. Kaia, the leader of the indigenous inhabitants, believes Yuggoth remains a threat. Will Skull Island prove as difficult to escape from as Gilligan's Island? And might something the Nazis discovered prove the key to their survival?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #2 (OF 4)

Format: Comic book

W: Simon Furman

A: Christopher Jones

Publisher: Titan Comics

FC, 32pp, $4.99, On sale: March 11, 2026

 

The greatest threat to the world as we know it, Yuggoth, claims Kong’s temple, and the fragile balance of Skull Island shatters. Now, Charlie, Annie, Kaia, and their allies must risk everything to seal the Pit before Yuggoth’s monstrous army overruns the surface... while Kong, wounded and weary, faces battles that could end the island’s last line of defense forever.

 

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

Here are more cover options:

 

 

COVER B CHRISTOPHER JONES VAR

 

COVER C EDUARDO MELLO VAR

COVER D DIEGO YAPUR INKS VIRGIN VAR

 Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us.

Return to Skull Island Vol 1 Preview

 

 

Charlie wants to save his friends. But the Kraken rules the sea, and Kong dominates the land. So Charlie provokes a fight between Kong and the sea monster preventing his people from escaping. But he doesn't understand Kong's relationship with Skull Island. And when the Kraken injures Kong, the islanders try to sacrifice Charlie. Can someone save Charlie from the islanders' wrath? And what does Kong protect Skull Island from?

Here's all the info from Titan Comics:

 

RETURN TO SKULL ISLAND VOL. 1

Author: Simon Furman

Artist: Christopher Jones

Publisher: Titan Comics

SC, 112 pages, FC, $17.99

ISBN: 9781787743915

On sale February 3, 2026

 

The official continuation of the hit Netflix series and set in the iconic Kong franchise, Return to Skull Island is a thrilling continuation.

 

Written by Simon Furman (Transformers) and illustrated by Christopher Jones (Young Justice, Teen Titans) – be amongst the explorers witnessing epic battles between monsters.

 

Return to Skull Island collects the thrilling official continuation comic of the hit Netflix Kong: Skull Island animated series, adapting the intense, monster-filled world.

 

This enthralling comic continues the story of a diverse group of explorers on the perilous Skull Island. They’re constantly in danger, not only from the gargantuan creatures that tower over the treetops, but also the enemies that lurk in the island’s shadows. The survivors face deadly, life-threatening challenges as they uncover the island’s dark secrets and fight for survival in a land where every creature is a threat, including Kong himself.

 

Writer Simon Furman brings his expertise in creating epic, character-driven stories to Return to Skull Island, offering a high-stakes narrative filled with twists, betrayals, and heart-pounding action. Furman’s signature style of deep world-building and complex character arcs ensures that each issue is more than just a battle for survival—it’s a clash of ideologies, fears, and alliances. The story culminates in a fierce battle between Kong and a terrifying new adversary, a grotesque monster whose toxic trail plagues the island, leaving destruction, suffering, and then eventually silence in its wake

 

Illustrated by Christopher Jones, the comic bursts with dynamic action, vivid landscapes, and intricate creature designs, capturing the island’s menacing beauty. This is a must-read for fans of Kong: Skull Island, the MonsterVerse, and anyone who loves adrenaline-fueled adventure set against a backdrop of giant monsters and deadly intrigue.

 

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-order now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, and Forbidden Planet for the UK & Europe.

 

 

Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this preview with us.

 

 

 

ABOUT TITAN COMICS

  

Titan Comics, a Titan Publishing Group company (which includes Titan Books, Titan Magazines, and Titan Merchandise), is the comic book arm of the Titan Entertainment Group, and its sister company is the pop culture retail chain, Forbidden Planet. Titan Comics offers comics and graphic novels from the world's most renowned properties, alongside creator-owned comic books from new and established talent, as well as classic graphic novels remastered for a brand-new audience. 

  

Titan Comics publishes a variety of genres through its imprints: Hard Case Crime (world-renowned pulp-crime publishing), Statix Press (critically acclaimed translated comics and graphic novels), the new Titan Manga (exciting manga and anime-based titles), and Titan Nova (new young readers imprint). 

  

For more information, visit https://www.titan-comics.com.

 

For further information, follow Titan Comics on Facebook, X, Instagram, and BlueSky.

 

 

 

Escape From Skull Island #1 Preview

 

 

COVER A: MARIA WOLF

 

Titan's Return to Skull Island series rewarded Monsterverse fans with great characters, excitement, and kaiju action. So it's great to see the creators continuing their adventures in this sequel series. But now that their ship has sailed, will everyone share Annie's happiness? And how does Kong feel about his new Human subjects, after they lured him into an explosive battle with a "mobile mountain?"

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #1 (OF 4)

(W) Simon Furman

(A) Christopher Jones

Publisher: Titan Comics 

COVER A: MARIA WOLF

COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES

COVER C: SUNGHAN YUNE

COVER D: SERG ACUNA

COVER E: COLOR BLANK SKETCH ($5.99)

COVER F: MARIA WOLF FOIL TRADE ($14.99)

COVER G: SUNGHAN YUNE VIRGIN

COVER H: MARIA WOLF B&W 

FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale January 28, 2026

FOC (Final Order Cutoff) January 5, 2026 

 

SPINNING OUT OF RETURN TO SKULL ISLAND!

 

AN OFFICIAL CONTINUATION OF THE SKULL ISLAND ANIMATED SERIES!

 

OFFICIAL CANON STORY SET IN THE MONSTERVERSE!

 

Trapped on Skull Island, a desperate band of survivors struggles against the land’s relentless horrors while an ancient threat rises from below. But as chaos unfolds, flashbacks reveal Kong’s turbulent youth: his battles, losses, and the primal instincts that shaped him into the island’s sovereign.

 

As hordes of monstrous beasts close in on the stranded humans, the most dangerous enemy of all regains strength to once more challenge Kong’s throne.

 

Now, let's take a look inside:

 

 

 

 

Here are more cover options:

 

COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES

 

COVER C: SUNGHAN YUNE

COVER D: SERG ACUNA

COVER E: COLOR BLANK SKETCH ($5.99)

COVER H: MARIA WOLF B&W

Here's where the series fits into the Monsterverse timeline:

 

 

 Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this advance preview with us.

Escape from Skull Island #1 Cover Preview

 

COVER A: MARIA WOLF

 

Titan's Return to Skull Island series has rewarded Monsterverse fans with great characters, excitement, and kaiju action. So it's great to see the creators continuing their adventures in this sequel series. If only it was coming out next month!

Here's all the info from Titan Comics: 

ESCAPE FROM SKULL ISLAND #1 (OF 4)

(W) Simon Furman

(A) Christopher Jones

Publisher: Titan Comics

FC, 32pp, $4.99, On Sale January 28, 2026

 

SPINNING OUT OF RETURN TO SKULL ISLAND!

 

AN OFFICIAL CONTINUATION OF THE SKULL ISLAND ANIMATED SERIES!

 

OFFICIAL CANON STORY SET IN THE MONSTERVERSE!

 

Trapped on Skull Island, a desperate band of survivors struggles against the land’s relentless horrors while an ancient threat rises from below. But as chaos unfolds, flashbacks reveal Kong’s turbulent youth: his battles, losses, and the primal instincts that shaped him into the island’s sovereign.

 

Now, as hordes of monstrous beasts close in on the stranded humans, the most dangerous enemy of all regains strength to once more challenge Kong’s throne.

 

COVER A: MARIA WOLF

COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES

COVER C: SUNGHAN YUNE

COVER D: SERG ACUNA

COVER E: COLOR BLANK SKETCH ($5.99)

COVER F: MARIA WOLF FOIL TRADE ($14.99)

COVER G: SUNGHAN YUNE VIRGIN

 

 

Here are more cover options:

 

COVER B: CHRISTOPHER JONES

 

COVER C: SUNGHAN YUNE

Here's where the series sits in the Monsterverse timeline:

 

 

 Thanks to Titan Comics for sharing this cover preview with us.