In early arcade versions, the dragon faced both directions. It wasn't until the console releases of Mortal Kombat II that the developers officially chose the right-facing version for trademarking purposes. A Symbol of Fighting Spirit
The logo's origin is as legendary as the game itself. Co-creator originally designed it when the game was still titled Dragon Attack , a name inspired by a Queen song. Even after the name changed to Mortal Kombat , the dragon remained as the symbol of the fictional tournament and a depiction of the Elder Gods in their purest form. The Seahorse That Almost Was 1920x1200 Mortal Kombat Logo Wallpaper">
The specific look of the dragon was inspired by a golden dragon statue found on the desk of Midway's general manager, which was borrowed and digitized by artist John Vogel. In early arcade versions, the dragon faced both directions