Writer James Asmus(All-New Inhumans) and artist Carlos Mango (Planet of the Apes)craft a comic so strong Kong creator Merian C. Cooper would personal hand them a victory cigar. Can't recommend it enough. Read Full Review

Outstanding reading for fans of monsters, action, and the original giant of cinema. I was floored by every page and am eagerly awaiting to see what follows. Read Full Review

Carlos Magno delivers what might be the best work of his career. He brings the island and its literally larger-than-life inhabitants to life thanks to his intricate line-work and dynamic camera angles. If a King Kong story needs scope in its visuals, this book has plenty to spare. Read Full Review

Seriously, if your local shop doesnt have this book on the shelf, make them order it. If the shipment is delayed, dont give up and make sure to go back for this one. Read Full Review

As of right now, it is hard to say whether or not Kong of Skull Island will deliver a praise-worthy comic adventure. This first issue's conflict did not grab me. Personally, it had a predictable quality to it; of course, it is difficult to have much else when you are working with twenty-five pages and need a reason for people to set foot upon a notoriously dangerous island. That said, I do think it deserves a chance to develop its story further. After all, there are six issues in the series, and I know for a fact readers will enjoy the artwork. Read Full Review

Unlike other comics tied into movies this one is essential reading. It helps to build on the new mythology which is being created for King Kog. Hopefully, the rest of the series will be just as entertaining as this first issue. Read Full Review

By the climax, Skull Island begins to hover into view and after a scene-setting beginning, we are promised some adventure and mystery mixed with mythology, given how supernatural beasts appear to hover around the island itself, a place already peppered with legend. Kong and Skull Island looks gorgeous and while it tries to pack a lot into this opening issue, laying lots of threads on the table, it's an enjoyable beginning with the promise of an engaging story to come. Read Full Review

Kong of Skull Island #1 isn't quite what I imagined it would be, but nevertheless it did more than enough to leave me wanting to read more. Despite having little in the way of depth or focus, the creative team did show plenty of promise, with Skull Island being more mysterious than ever before. Read Full Review

There's also a really cool framework being set up for the mythology of King Kong and Skull Island. Combine that with the great art (and the character of Ewata), and Kong of Skull Island is good enough to give a chance for at least one more issue. Read Full Review

An overall chaotic and confusing start to the story of King Kongs origins. Thankfully the art is as spectacular as it should be. Read Full Review

At the end of the day, is this book a total waste of time? No, not really. There are interesting ideas and a pretty cool set up for future issues, but its just not enough to make it anything special. It may not be a waste of your time, but is it worth your money? Is it worth going out of your way to pick up? No, not really. Its a lot of wasted potential, but thankfully this is only the first issue and they have 5 more to flesh out the world and story. Hopefully they can improve along the way and flesh out this lore to its full potential, because there really is potential for an interesting series here. I just hope that the 6-issue restraint isnt forcing them to rush a story that needs more room to breath. Only time will tell where this series will go, and Ill certainly be picking up next months issue, but as of right now this isnt exactly a Must Read title. Read Full Review