Godzilla, the iconic monster known for its rampages in Tokyo, takes its destructive force to the United States in the thrilling new series, "Godzilla vs. America," brought to you by IDW Publishing and Toho. The saga begins with "Godzilla vs. Chicago #1" and continues its path of destruction in "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1," set to launch in April. This issue promises an exciting anthology of four stories depicting Godzilla's attack on the City of Angels, crafted by a talented team of creators including Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.
The timing of "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" release has sparked some controversy, coinciding with the real-life aftermath of devastating wildfires in the region. IDW acknowledges the sensitivity of the situation, noting that the comic has been in development since last July. In response to the wildfires, IDW has decided to donate all proceeds from "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles" to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), which will support bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires.
IDW released a heartfelt letter to retailers and readers, emphasizing their commitment to the community and explaining the decision to donate proceeds to Binc. The letter highlights the unintentional mirroring of art and reality, and the company's desire to support those impacted by the Los Angeles fires.
Associate editor Nicolas Niño, a native Angeleno, expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, "Having been born and raised in LA, I couldn’t be happier to work on a comic packed with some of the city’s most talented cartoonists. We’ve got Godzilla fighting giant lowrider mechs, stomping through theme parks, and even a pamphlet on the city’s subway system (yes, LA does have a subway system)! The common theme? Angelenos coming together to fight back against a force of nature. This year’s started out hard for the city and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Los Angeles than by bringing its biggest challenge yet: The King of Monsters! Plus, all proceeds for this issue are going to support the Binc Foundation’s response to the wildfires that affected the city in January."
"Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" is scheduled for release on April 30, 2025, with a final order cutoff date of March 24. For more insights into upcoming comic book releases, explore what Marvel and DC have in store for 2025.
