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'''''Godzilla: The Half-Century War''''' is a five-issue comic book miniseries by [[IDW Publishing]]. Written and illustrated by James Stokoe, it ran from August 8, [[2012]], to April 3, [[2013]]. Heather Beckel provided color assists for the series, and Bobby Curnow edited. The story follows a soldier named Ota Murakami as he runs afoul of Godzilla throughout his life, from the monster's 1954 Tokyo attack to his apparent last stand in Antarctica in 2002. | '''''Godzilla: The Half-Century War''''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ ハーフセンチュリー・ウォー|Gojira Hāfusenchurī Uō|lit. ''Godzilla: Half-Century War''}} is a five-issue comic book miniseries by [[IDW Publishing]]. Written and illustrated by James Stokoe, it ran from August 8, [[2012]], to April 3, [[2013]]. Heather Beckel provided color assists for the series, and Bobby Curnow edited. A [[Japan]]ese translated version will be published by [[PHASE6]] on July 31, 2020. The story follows a soldier named Ota Murakami as he runs afoul of Godzilla throughout his life, from the monster's 1954 Tokyo attack to his apparent last stand in Antarctica in 2002. | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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HALF-CENTURY WAR Issue 5 CVR A Comixology.jpg|[[Godzilla: The Half-Century War Issue 5|Issue #5]] | HALF-CENTURY WAR Issue 5 CVR A Comixology.jpg|[[Godzilla: The Half-Century War Issue 5|Issue #5]] | ||
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==Trade | ==Trade paperbacks== | ||
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HALF-CENTURY_WAR_Vol_1.png|Volume 1 ( | HALF-CENTURY_WAR_Vol_1.png|Volume 1<br>(issues #1-5) | ||
HALF-CENTURY_WAR_Vol_1_Back.png|Volume 1 back | HALF-CENTURY_WAR_Vol_1_Back.png|Volume 1 back | ||
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==Hardcovers== | ==Hardcovers== | ||
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Godzilla_The_Half_Century_War_Oversized_Hardcover.jpg|Oversized | Godzilla_The_Half_Century_War_Oversized_Hardcover.jpg|Oversized hardcover | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*The [[Dimension Tide]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Megaguirus]]'' makes an appearance, albeit as a land-based weapon instead of a satellite-based one. | *The [[Dimension Tide]] from ''[[Godzilla vs. Megaguirus]]'' makes an appearance, albeit as a land-based weapon instead of a satellite-based one. | ||
*The name of the series' human antagonist, Dr. Deverich, comes from combining the last names of [[Dean Devlin]] and [[Roland Emmerich]], respectively. | *The name of the series' human antagonist, Dr. Deverich, comes from combining the last names of [[Dean Devlin]] and [[Roland Emmerich]], respectively. | ||
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*[http://astoundingbeyondbelief.tumblr.com/post/121426295864/i-was-screeching-about-james-stokoe-with "World War G" by James Stokoe] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Godzilla: The Half-Century War}} | {{Godzilla: The Half-Century War}} | ||
{{Comics}} | {{Comics}} | ||
Revision as of 21:21, 16 July 2020
Template:Infobox IDW Series/HCW Godzilla: The Half-Century War (ゴジラ ハーフセンチュリー・ウォー Gojira Hāfusenchurī Uō, lit. Godzilla: Half-Century War) is a five-issue comic book miniseries by IDW Publishing. Written and illustrated by James Stokoe, it ran from August 8, 2012, to April 3, 2013. Heather Beckel provided color assists for the series, and Bobby Curnow edited. A Japanese translated version will be published by PHASE6 on July 31, 2020. The story follows a soldier named Ota Murakami as he runs afoul of Godzilla throughout his life, from the monster's 1954 Tokyo attack to his apparent last stand in Antarctica in 2002.
Development
In 2009, James Stokoe drew a short Godzilla fan comic called "World War G," in which Godzilla battled a futuristic military force. His friend Brandon Graham posted it on his LiveJournal, where it received the attention of io9 and Monster Island News.[1] When IDW acquired the rights to Godzilla, the comic inspired editor Bobby Curnow to contact Stokoe.[2] As a "tryout," he drew a five-page battle between Godzilla and Hedorah, scripted by Chris Mowry. After IDW hired him to a illustrate a miniseries, he requested writing duties on it as well. To his surprise, IDW agreed.
Issues
Trade paperbacks
Volume 1
(issues #1-5)Volume 1 back
Hardcovers
Oversized hardcover
Trivia
- Despite being called a "half-century war," the story begins in 1954 and ends in 2002.
- The Dimension Tide from Godzilla vs. Megaguirus makes an appearance, albeit as a land-based weapon instead of a satellite-based one.
- The name of the series' human antagonist, Dr. Deverich, comes from combining the last names of Dean Devlin and Roland Emmerich, respectively.
External links
References
This is a list of references for Godzilla: The Half-Century War. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
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