Monkey Prince
DC · 2022–2023 · 12 issues
About the series
Gene Luen Yang and Bernard Chang bring a fresh perspective to the DC Universe with Monkey Prince (2022–2023), a 12-issue series that reimagines the classic Chinese folktale Journey to the West through the lens of a modern-day superhero origin. Published by DC, the story follows a young man discovering his connection to the legendary Monkey King, blending martial arts mythology with the superhero genre. Yang’s sharp, character-driven writing and Chang’s dynamic, kinetic artwork make this a standout exploration of identity, family, and legacy in a world of gods and monsters.