Monsters Run The World In David Dastmalchian And Leah Kilpatrick’s ‘Kingdom Of Earth’
by Brendan M. Allen
From the critically acclaimed writing duo of David Dastmalchian and Leah Kilpatrick, along with artist Soo Lee, comes Kingdom of Earth. Dark Horse Comics invites readers to journey into a world where humans are no longer the dominant species. The four-issue series features letterer Frank Cvetkovic with cover art by Lee.
2036. Two years ago, hordes of monsters rose from the earth and sea, devouring everything in sight. Much of mankind was massacred before the monsters realized they needed humans. In this new world, humans have two options: service or slaughter. When a young child named Frankie narrowly escapes their fate as livestock, they soon realize that their fight for survival has only just begun.
“It’s tempting to abandon hope when the world is dominated by monsters … right?! But thanks to the incredible passion of my creative partners on this book,” said Dastmalchian, “We created a terrifying world where a small flicker of hope burns amidst an apocalyptic landscape. I love mash-ups and this series is the ultimate mash-up. Every monster you’ve ever seen, read or studied battles for supremacy while a small movement of humans plot survival and rebellion.”
“I love being able to draw monsters and creatures that go bump in the night,” added Lee. “It’s so much more different than what I’ve been working on lately and thanks to my collaborators, I’m able to test myself by making this dark and terrible world beautiful in my own way. I hope everyone is captivated by the world we have developed in Kingdom of Earth.“
Survive or be served on a silver platter in Kingdom of Earth #1 (of 4) when it arrives in comic shops on July 15th, 2026, for $4.99.
