King Kong – Gold Key Comics’ Monster-Sized Adventure Series!

Gold Key Comics brought the legendary King Kong roaring to life in a thrilling comic book adaptation that expanded the adventures of the world’s most famous giant ape. Published in 1968, this one-shot issue loosely adapted elements of the 1966 King Kong animated series produced by Rankin/Bass, offering fans a fresh take on Kong’s mythos with action-packed storytelling and bold, colorful artwork.

Unlike the darker and more tragic tone of the original 1933 film, Gold Key’s King Kong embraced a pulp adventure style, portraying Kong as a misunderstood titan caught between heroism and destruction. With dynamic artwork and classic monster-movie storytelling, the comic delivered a fun, nostalgic look at the enduring legend of Kong. Though it was a brief entry in Kong’s vast pop culture history, this Gold Key release remains a highly sought-after collectible for both monster movie enthusiasts and vintage comic fans. A true piece of kaiju history that reminds us why Kong will always be King.