About
Joe DeVito is an acclaimed artist, sculptor, and storyteller best known for his work with pop culture, classic pulp characters, most notably for reimagining and expanding the mythology of King Kong and Skull Island. Founder of DeVito ArtWorks, LLC, Joe has created worlds that span books, comics, games, and screen adaptations—including projects with DC, Marvel, Disney+, Raw Thrills VR gaming, and The Sandbox metaverse.
Over the decades, Joe has painted and sculpted many of the world’s most celebrated icons, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Tarzan, Doc Savage, the Shadow, even MAD Magazine’s Alfred E. Neuman. His art has appeared on hundreds of book and magazine covers, collectible posters, trading cards, toys and in concept design for film and television. Along the way he managed to write and co-write a few novels and stories as well. He says it’s been a wild ride so far!
King kong of
skull island
King Kong! His origins are shrouded in mystery.
Who were his ancestors? How did he become a King? How could he come to dwell alone among the dinosaurs of legendary Skull Island, where time itself has seemingly stood still? What enigmatic civilization built the Great Wall and how was it achieved on a lost island swarming with giant beasts bent on its destruction?
Discover the epic saga of King Kong of Skull Island, the official prequel-sequel to the classic King Kong story as conceived by Merian C. Cooper envisaged by Joe DeVito.
