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 impressive talent, including Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.
Acknowledging the sensitive timing given recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, IDW has pledged to donate all proceeds from the sale of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). This will directly benefit bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires. In a letter to retailers and readers, IDW emphasized their commitment to community support and clarified that while the comic's theme unintentionally mirrors current events, the intention is not to profit from the tragedy but to explore themes of resilience in the face of adversity. The comic itself, according to associate editor Nicolas Niño, will feature Godzilla battling giant lowrider mechs, destroying theme parks, and even interacting with the city's subway system, ultimately showcasing Angelenos uniting against a formidable foe.
"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," Niño stated. "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's final order cutoff is March 24, 2025. For more on upcoming comic releases, check out previews for Marvel and DC's 2025 lineups.
