Godzilla
Creation & Design
Godzilla was created by Toho Studios in 1954 as a metaphor for nuclear destruction, inspired by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.Early Years
Godzilla first appeared in the film 'Godzilla' (1954) and quickly became a cultural icon, leading to numerous sequels and adaptations.Character Development
Over the decades, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force to a more complex character, often portrayed as a protector of Earth against greater threats, reflecting changing societal fears and values.Cultural Reception
Godzilla has received critical acclaim and has a massive fanbase worldwide, recognized as a symbol of Japanese pop culture.Character Details
Real Name:
Godzilla
Aliases:
King of the Monsters, Gojira
Species:
Kaiju
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
MonsterVerse, Toho Universe
Abilities:
Atomic Breath, Regeneration, Super Strength, Durability
Weight:
90,000 tons
Height:
32' 9"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none
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Life with Archie #41
Archie
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1965
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Vol. 1
Unofficial 1st appearance of Godzilla in a U.S. comic, unnamed
Godzilla battles Mothra in the first panel, inspired by 'Godzilla vs The Thing (1964)
Unofficial 1st appearance of Godzilla in a U.S. comic, unnamed
Godzilla battles Mothra in the first panel, inspired by 'Godzilla vs The Thing (1964)
Monster Madness #2
Marvel
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1972
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Vol. 1
First battle of Godzilla vs King Kong (movie stills)
Godzilla vs Megalon
Cinema Shares Int'l
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1976
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Vol. 1
First Godzilla comic distributed in the U.S., officially
4-page promotional comic given away at theaters
1973 version may exist
First Godzilla comic distributed in the U.S., officially
4-page promotional comic given away at theaters
1973 version may exist
Godzilla #1
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
First ongoing Godzilla series published for the U.S. market
Godzilla #2
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Herb Trimpe depicting Godzilla attacking Seattle
Godzilla #3
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
Battle of Godzilla vs the Champions
Godzilla #4
Marvel
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1977
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dr. Demonicus
Godzilla #7
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Red Ronin
Godzilla #23
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Battle of the Avengers vs Godzilla
Godzilla #24
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
Final issue
Battle of Godzilla vs the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Final issue
Battle of Godzilla vs the Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and S.H.I.E.L.D.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters #1
Dark Horse
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1987
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Vol. 1
Illustrations by Alan Moore, Charles Vess, Keith Giffen, Steve Bissette
Illustrations by Alan Moore, Charles Vess, Keith Giffen, Steve Bissette
Godzilla #1
Dark Horse
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1988
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Vol. 1
Six-issue English translation of the manga series, The Return of Godzilla which was an adaptation of the 1984 Japanese film of the same name
Six-issue English translation of the manga series, The Return of Godzilla which was an adaptation of the 1984 Japanese film of the same name
Godzilla #6
Dark Horse
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1989
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Vol. 1
Six-issue english translation of the manga series, The Return of Godzilla which was an adaptation of the 1984 Japanese film of the same name
Six-issue english translation of the manga series, The Return of Godzilla which was an adaptation of the 1984 Japanese film of the same name
Urban Legends #1
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
First meeting of King Kong vs Godzilla
Dark Horse Comics #11
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Art Adams
Godzilla vs. Barkley
Dark Horse
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1993
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Vol. 1
One-shot story pitting Godzilla against basketball player Charles Barkley
One-shot story pitting Godzilla against basketball player Charles Barkley
Godzilla #1
Dark Horse
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1995
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Vol. 2
First ongoing Dark Horse Godzilla series
Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe #1
Dark Horse
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1996
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Vol. 1
Solo title featuring Gamera, a fire-breathing giant turtle often associated with Godzilla
Solo title featuring Gamera, a fire-breathing giant turtle often associated with Godzilla
Dark Horse Classics: Terror of Godzilla #1
Dark Horse
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1998
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Vol. 1
Reprint of the 1988 black and white manga publication by Dark Horse, printed in color
Reprint of the 1988 black and white manga publication by Dark Horse, printed in color
Godzilla Kingdom of Monsters #1
IDW
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2011
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Vol. 1
IDW begins publishing Godzilla comics
Second printing with red-foil title
Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths #1
IDW
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2011
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Mothra in standard U.S. comics
IDW was the first U.S. comic publisher to secure licensing rights to additional Toho Films characters
Previous appearances of Mothra in U.S. comics were parodies and unofficial
1st appearance of Mothra in standard U.S. comics
IDW was the first U.S. comic publisher to secure licensing rights to additional Toho Films characters
Previous appearances of Mothra in U.S. comics were parodies and unofficial
Godzilla: The Half Century War #1
IDW
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2012
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Vol. 1
5-issue series narrated by a man who experienced numerous encounters with Godzilla over the course of decades and provides his first-hand account of how the monster has changed over time along with the world around him
The story begins in Shinigawa in 1954 which is the year the first Godzilla film was released and the first city that was leveled by the Kaiju
5-issue series narrated by a man who experienced numerous encounters with Godzilla over the course of decades and provides his first-hand account of how the monster has changed over time along with the world around him
The story begins in Shinigawa in 1954 which is the year the first Godzilla film was released and the first city that was leveled by the Kaiju
Second printing
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #1
IDW
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2013
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Vol. 1
Wraparound cover
Scarce, premiere issue
Variant wraparound cover art by Bob Eggleton
Godzilla: Cataclysm #1
IDW
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2013
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Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,868
Variant cover art by Jeff Zornow
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #7
IDW
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2013
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Vol. 1
Cover art featuring Jet Jaguar
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,587
Variant cover art by Jeff Zornow
Variant cover art by Jeff Zornow
Variant cover art by Jeff Zornow
Godzilla In Hell #1
IDW
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2015
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Vol. 1
Godzilla travels through a new level of hell with each issue of this five-part series
Copies ordered by retailers: 15,399
Godzilla travels through a new level of hell with each issue of this five-part series
Copies ordered by retailers: 15,399
2015 comic convention exclusive
Variant cover art by Matt Frank
Godzilla In Hell #2
IDW
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2015
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Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 11,278
Godzilla In Hell #3
IDW
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2015
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Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,332
Variant cover art by Ibrahim Moustafa
Subscriber edition
Godzilla In Hell #5
IDW
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2015
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Dave Wachter
Copies ordered by retailers: 12,023
Godzilla: Treasury Edition #1
IDW
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2016
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Vol. 1
Reprint of Godzilla: The Half Century War #1
Reprint of Godzilla: In Hell #1
Reprint of Godzilla: The Half Century War #1
Reprint of Godzilla: In Hell #1
Godzilla: Aftershock
Legendary
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2019
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Vol. 1
Graphic novel prequel to 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' film
1st appearance of a new Kaiju
Official prequel
Graphic novel prequel to 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' film
1st appearance of a new Kaiju
Official prequel
Godzilla: Dominion #1
Legendary
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2021
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Vol. 1
96-page softcover graphic novel
Official prequel to the Godzilla vs Kong film
The story follows events that occurred in the comic series, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
96-page softcover graphic novel
Official prequel to the Godzilla vs Kong film
The story follows events that occurred in the comic series, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Variant cover art by Christian Gonzalez
Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre #1
IDW
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2024
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Vol. 1
Story that takes place in 1922 with James Gatz aka the Great Gatsby, obsessed with killing Godzilla
Story that takes place in 1922 with James Gatz aka the Great Gatsby, obsessed with killing Godzilla
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