IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to Benefit Wildfire Relief Charity

IDW Publishing and Toho's "Godzilla vs. America" series continues its monstrous rampage with Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, hitting shelves April 30, 2025. This standalone special features four distinct stories depicting Godzilla's destructive assault on the City of Angels.

The creative team boasts a stellar lineup including Gabriel Hardman (Green Lantern: Earth One), J. Gonzo (Image Comics’ La Mano del Destino), Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorehawk), and Nicole Goux (Shadow of the Batgirl). Expect thrilling depictions of Godzilla battling giant lowrider mechs, stomping through iconic theme parks, and even interacting with the city's surprisingly extensive subway system. The overarching theme? Angelenos uniting against a formidable natural disaster.

Given the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, IDW acknowledges the potentially insensitive timing of the release. In a commendable gesture, IDW has pledged to donate all proceeds from Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), directly supporting bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires. This decision underscores IDW's commitment to its community and reflects a desire to offer aid during a challenging period.

In a statement to retailers and readers, IDW emphasized their dedication to community support and clarified that the comic, planned since July 2024, explores the human condition in the face of catastrophic events, rather than attempting to profit from recent tragedies.

Associate editor Nicolas Niño shared his enthusiasm for the project, highlighting the participation of talented Los Angeles-based artists and the unifying theme of Angelenos confronting an unprecedented challenge. He sees the comic as a celebration of the city's resilience.

Final order cutoff for Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 is March 24, 2025. For more on upcoming comic book releases, explore anticipated titles from Marvel and DC in 2025.