Godzilla Roars to Save Los Angeles

IDW Publishing and Toho's "Godzilla vs. America" series continues its monstrous rampage with Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, hitting shelves April 30th, 2025. This standalone special features four distinct tales of Godzilla's devastating assault on the City of Angels, showcasing the artistic talents of 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), supporting bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires. The publisher released a statement emphasizing their commitment to community support and clarifying that the comic's themes, while coincidentally mirroring recent events, are intended to explore the human condition in the face of overwhelming challenges. The story itself, according to associate editor Nicolas Niño, depicts Angelenos uniting against Godzilla, showcasing the city's spirit of resilience. The issue will feature unique storylines, including Godzilla battling giant lowrider mechs and traversing the city's often-overlooked subway system.

"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."

Final Order Cutoff for Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 is March 24th, 2025. For further news on upcoming comic releases, explore anticipated titles from Marvel and DC in 2025.