Dominic Monaghan in LOST Season 6

Ever since his surprise appearance at the Lost panel at Comic-Con, which effectively confirmed his return to the show in Season 6, everyone has been wondering just how much of the season Dominic Monaghan will be around for. E! Online provides the answer: Monaghan has signed a deal to appear in three episodes of Season 6.

In related news, written on Monaghan’s hand at the Comic-Con panel — where he notoriously said nothing at all to the crowd — were the words “Am I Alive?” Here’s a good close-up of the words.