The King of the Monsters is making a grand return to the Marvel Universe with an ambitious new crossover event: Godzilla vs. Marvel. A six-issue series of one-shots, this crossover kicks off in March 2025 with Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four, from Fantastic Four writer Ryan North and legendary artist John Romita Jr. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series spans different time periods, setting it apart from typical franchise crossovers.
Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four features an epic showdown as King Ghidorah, Godzilla’s classic rival, is imbued with the Power Cosmic and becomes a herald of Galactus. To combat this formidable threat, Godzilla teams up with the Silver Surfer to protect Earth. The Fantastic Four, along with Galactus and the Silver Surfer, will also appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Godzilla’s return to Marvel Comics is notable, as the Marvel Universe has evolved significantly since his initial tenure nearly 50 years ago in the Godzilla, King of the Monsters series (1977–1979). Back then, his standalone series saw him clash with iconic heroes like the Avengers, but it ended after 24 issues due to licensing constraints. In recent years, Godzilla has enjoyed a resurgence in the comic book world, particularly through IDW Publishing’s numerous series. Earlier this year, the MonsterVerse incarnation even crossed over with DC in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong.
This new crossover promises to be more ambitious than ever, with each issue focusing on a different Marvel hero or team. The prospect of King Ghidorah wielding the Power Cosmic sets a high bar for the series, but fans are already speculating about other potential matchups. What if Rodan bonded with a symbiote? Could Iron Man create a suit for Godzilla to battle Mechagodzilla? The possibilities for creative, high-stakes storytelling are endless.
Fans can expect Godzilla vs. Marvel #1 to hit comic book shelves in March 2025. With a lineup of exciting creators and characters, this crossover is shaping up to be an unforgettable clash of titans.
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