Marvel is set to explore the thrilling scenario of Godzilla rampaging through its universe with a new series of one-shot crossover specials. IGN has exclusively revealed the third issue in this series, titled Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1.
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This latest installment follows the releases of Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 in March and Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 in April. Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 is set in the '80s, shortly after the events of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. The story unfolds as Peter Parker returns from Battleworld and deals with the aftermath of bonding with an alien symbiote costume. As Godzilla descends upon the city, Spider-Man must harness his newfound strength to protect his home.
The issue is penned by Joe Kelly, who is also set to relaunch The Amazing Spider-Man series. Nick Bradshaw, known for his work on Wolverine and the X-Men, provides the illustrations, while the cover art is crafted by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.
Joe Kelly expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "The second I heard that there was going to be a Godzilla x Spidey crossover set in the ‘80s, I almost leapt across the table to claim it. This book is a chance to go nuts and have a blast with two iconic characters and channel the chaos of the time period that I was actively collecting Spider-Man. Nick Bradshaw really captures the absurdity of the concept and the vibe I was going for, while at the same time giving Godzilla and Spidey (in his perfectly-normal-nothing-weird-here-black suit!) the prestige and gravity they deserve. It's a love letter served with an earth-shattering roar!"
This isn't the first time Godzilla has clashed with Western superheroes; DC recently released Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, with a sequel on the horizon. However, while DC's series features the MonsterVerse versions of Godzilla and King Kong, Marvel's issues focus on the classic Toho Godzilla.
The announcement of Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 comes on the heels of IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, an anthology special with proceeds going to wildfire relief.
*Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1* is slated for release on April 30, 2025.For more insights into upcoming comic book releases, explore what Marvel and DC have in store for 2025.
