Comic publisher IDW has extended their partnership with TOHO International and revealed three new Godzilla comics coming this year as part of an all new connected universe of stories.
Godzilla fans have much to rejoice! On top of the various crossovers still happening with Marvel, the King of the Monsters is getting it’s first ongoing series in over a decade. More than that, additional comic series are set to arrive this year which will all be part of what they’ve dubbed the ‘Kai-Sei era’ of Godzilla storytelling.
“We couldn’t be more excited to present to you the new home of Godzilla – The Kai-Sei Era,” commented GODZILLA line editor Jake Williams. “The Kai-Sei Era is the only ongoing Godzilla story of its kind – crafted for comics readers who have never bought a Godzilla book, and Godzilla fans who have never read a comic. We aim to bring you the absolute best stories possible – whether those stories contain super powered G-Force members trying to kill Godzilla, mutants in a wasteland trying to survive in its wake, or mercenaries flying around space in Mechagodzilla. Every month readers will be able to take a peek inside a brand new universe composed of unimaginable horrors, kaiju old and new, and heroes to keep it all at bay. We’re telling the best Godzilla stories in the world, inside the best comics on the shelves.”
It all begins this July with Godzilla #1 which will feature a new design for the iconic monster.
Kicking off the new connected universe in July is the first GODZILLA ongoing series in a decade from New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley (GODZILLA VS. AMERICA: CHICAGO, Grayson) and amazing artist Nikola Čižmešija (TMNT: BLACK, WHITE & GREEN, Batman and Robin). In 1954, an experiment with a mysterious energy source called Kai-Sei awakened Godzilla and other terrifying kaiju. For decades, humanity has endured an onslaught of monster attacks. While Japan views these unstoppable rampages like natural disasters, the United States’ G-Force is attempting to fight these seemingly immortal titans. Now, they’ve found a boy who wields the power of Godzilla. Will he save the world… or bring about its doom?
Stomping into comic shops in August will be GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE from Eisner-nominated writers Ethan Parker & Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings) and incredible artist Pablo Tunica (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES). Introducing the first-ever half-human, half-kaiju hybrid in Toho history, GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE will explore the biggest mystery of the new connected universe… What is the truth behind the post-apocalyptic Deadzone? The search for answers will forever change how fans view this new universe as they experience this thrilling and shocking ride.
Launching in October is the cosmic adventure STARSHIP GODZILLA from award-winning writer Chris Gooch (IN UTERO) and inventive artist Oliver Ono (GODZILLA: MONSTER ISLAND SUMMER CAMP). For the first time in Toho canon, this trip through the stars will bridge the gap between the various alien races. They’ve come to Earth in past tales, but now it’s time to visit their worlds as a crew of misfits embark on high-risk high-reward kaiju-based missions with a secret that could impact the whole universe.
Which of these new Godzilla comics are you most looking forward to?
