King Kong

King Kong, also called Kong, is a fictional giant gorilla monster that has appeared in media since 1933. First introduced in the novelization of RKO Pictures' 1933 film King Kong, the character later appeared in films, comics, video games, television, stage productions and theme park rides. Kong has featured in remakes, sequels and crossover stories, including films with Godzilla. His roles range from destructive monster to tragic antihero.

First appearance: Novelization of the 1933 film King Kong
Character type: Fictional giant gorilla monster
Narrative roles: From monster to tragic antihero

Sources and credits

Article: King Kong (English Wikipedia)
Wikidata: Q216810
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