Godzilla vs. Spider-Man Pits Peter Parker Against Japan's Greatest Monster

Marvel is exploring an exciting crossover with the announcement of a new series of one-shot specials featuring Godzilla rampaging through their universe. The third issue in this series, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1, has been exclusively revealed by IGN. This issue promises an epic showdown set in the backdrop of the Marvel Universe.

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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 the trend of nostalgic throwback stories. This particular issue is set post-1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, capturing the moment Peter Parker returns from Battleworld and deals with the aftermath of bonding with the alien symbiote costume. As Godzilla invades the city, Spider-Man must harness his enhanced abilities to confront the colossal threat.

The creative team for Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 includes writer Joe Kelly, who is also set to relaunch the flagship The Amazing Spider-Man series, and artist Nick Bradshaw, known for his work on Wolverine and the X-Men. The cover art is contributed by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.

Joe Kelly shared his excitement with IGN, stating, "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 popular Western superheroes. DC recently published Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, with a sequel in the works. However, while DC's series focuses on the MonsterVerse versions of Godzilla and King Kong, Marvel's issues pay homage to the classic Toho Godzilla.

This announcement follows the reveal of IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, an anthology special whose proceeds will be donated to a wildfire relief charity.

For more insights into upcoming comic book releases, explore what to expect from Marvel and DC in 2025.