Turok, Dinosaur Hunter, Returns to Comics Under Robert Kirkman's Skybound
Turok Is Officially Returning In New Series From Invincible’s Creator

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Robert Kirkman, known for Invincible, is reviving Turok, Dinosaur Hunter, a character with a rich comic history dating back to 1954. Skybound Entertainment, part of Image Comics, has secured rights for new Turok comics, alongside other characters like Magnus and Solar. The return is seen as a significant step for Indigenous representation in comics.
- 01Turok first appeared in 1954 in Four Color Comics #596 and has a legacy across multiple publishers.
- 02The character was rebooted by Valiant Comics in 1992, becoming popular through a Nintendo 64 game in 1997.
- 03Robert Kirkman's Skybound has secured rights to produce new Turok comics and other characters from Western Publishing.
- 04Turok is recognized for subverting stereotypes, featuring a complex Indigenous protagonist at a time when such representation was rare.
- 05Kirkman's previous successes with Invincible and The Walking Dead suggest a promising revival for Turok.
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Robert Kirkman, the acclaimed creator of Invincible, is set to revive Turok, Dinosaur Hunter, a character with a storied history in comics that began in 1954. Originally published by Dell Comics, Turok follows a pre-Columbian Indigenous man navigating a land filled with dinosaurs. After several iterations across publishers like Valiant and Dark Horse, Turok gained fame through a popular video game in the late 1990s. Now, Skybound Entertainment, part of Image Comics, has obtained the rights to produce new Turok comics, along with other characters like Magnus Robot Fighter and Solar Man of the Atom. The return of Turok is celebrated not only for its entertainment value but also for its importance in Indigenous representation within comics. Kirkman aims to bring a fresh perspective to Turok, emphasizing the need for Indigenous creators in the project to ensure authentic representation. Given Kirkman's successful track record with major franchises, the revival of Turok is anticipated to resonate well with fans and potentially reinvigorate interest in the character.
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