Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Monkey Prince |
2023 |
Gene Luen Yang |
Buy |
| 2 |
Monkey Prince, Vol. 2 |
2023 |
Gene Luen Yang |
N/A |
Monkey Prince brings Chinese mythology into the DC Comics universe through Marcus Sun, a teenager who discovers his father is the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong. Created by Gene Luen Yang, the series launched in 2022 and draws on Journey to the West while grounding the story in a contemporary American setting.
Marcus struggles with his dual identity — ordinary foster kid and superpowered demigod — while navigating the DC universe and its established heroes. The series has been collected in two volumes so far.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Monkey Prince series?
There are two books in the Monkey Prince series, published in 2023.
What is the first book in the Monkey Prince series?
The first book in the Monkey Prince series is Monkey Prince, published in 2023.
How does Monkey Prince connect to Chinese mythology?
Monkey Prince is based on Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West. In the DC Comics version, Marcus Sun is the Monkey King’s son, living as a human foster child until his powers manifest. The series blends Chinese mythological elements with the DC universe, putting Marcus alongside heroes like Shazam and Batman.