Marvel is diving into an exciting crossover event with their new series of one-shot specials, and IGN has the exclusive reveal of the third issue, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1. This thrilling comic promises to blend the worlds of the iconic kaiju and the beloved web-slinger in a story set in the '80s.
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Following the releases of Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 in March and Godzilla vs. Hulk #1 in April, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 continues this epic saga. Set shortly after the 1984 Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, the story finds Peter Parker back from Battleworld and dealing with the effects of his new alien symbiote costume. As Godzilla rampages through the city, Spider-Man must harness his enhanced abilities to protect his home.
Written by Joe Kelly, who is also set to relaunch The Amazing Spider-Man series, this issue is illustrated by Nick Bradshaw, known for his work on Wolverine and the X-Men. The cover art is brought to life by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.
Joe Kelly shared his enthusiasm with IGN, saying, “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, Marvel's series focuses on the classic Toho Godzilla rather than the MonsterVerse versions. Additionally, IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, an anthology special, was recently announced, with proceeds going to wildfire relief.
*Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1* is slated for release on April 30, 2025.For more on what's coming up in the world of comics, be sure to check out what to expect from Marvel and DC in 2025.
