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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Godzilla'' (Marvel comic)}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Godzilla'' (Marvel comic)}} | ||
'''''Godzilla''''', also called '''''Godzilla, King of the Monsters''''' on covers, is a comic book series published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Placing [[Godzilla]] into the context of the greater Marvel Universe, the series documents the monster's trek across the [[United States]] as he is tracked by S.H.I.E.L.D. and encounters characters such as the Champions, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. | '''''Godzilla''''', also called '''''Godzilla, King of the Monsters''''' on its covers, is a comic book series published by [[Marvel Comics]]. Placing [[Godzilla]] into the context of the greater Marvel Universe of Earth-616, the series documents the monster's trek across the [[United States]] as he is tracked by S.H.I.E.L.D. and encounters characters such as the Champions, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers. | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
This series described the adventures and confrontations of [[Godzilla]] while he wandered in various regions of the United States, from Alaska to New York City. | This series described the adventures and confrontations of [[Godzilla]] while he wandered in various regions of the [[United States]], from [[Alaska]] to [[New York City]]. | ||
The series told original stories and attempted to both fit into the official Toho continuity at the time and, at the same time, avoid referencing it too directly. It also integrated Godzilla into the Marvel Universe of Earth-616, making use of many of its main regular characters, such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. It was published from 1977 to 1979, neatly fitting between the [[Showa era]] and the [[Heisei era]]. | The series told original stories and attempted to both fit into the official Toho continuity at the time and, at the same time, avoid referencing it too directly. It also integrated Godzilla into the Marvel Universe of Earth-616, making use of many of its main regular characters, such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. It was published from 1977 to 1979, neatly fitting between the [[Showa era]] and the [[Heisei era]]. | ||
The general situations of the series were fairly similar to those of the Showa era films, but other than Godzilla himself all other monsters were new creations. Likewise, the JSDF | The general situations of the series were fairly similar to those of the Showa era films, but other than Godzilla himself all other monsters were new creations. Likewise, the JSDF was absent, but S.H.I.E.L.D. effectively filled its role in the story. | ||
==Issues== | ==Issues== | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Godzilla_Vol_1_1.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 1|Issue #1]] | Godzilla_Vol_1_1.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 1|Issue #1]] | ||
Godzilla_Vol_1_2.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 2|Issue #2]] | Godzilla_Vol_1_2.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 2|Issue #2]] | ||
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Godzilla_Vol_1_24.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 24|Issue #24]] | Godzilla_Vol_1_24.jpg|[[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 24|Issue #24]] | ||
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== | ==Reprints== | ||
In 2006, Marvel reprinted the series in black-and-white as a trade paperback in their ''[[wikipedia:Essential Marvel#Volumes|Essential Marvel]]'' series. | In March 2006, Marvel reprinted the series in black-and-white as a trade paperback in their ''[[wikipedia:Essential Marvel#Volumes|Essential Marvel]]'' series. A hardcover book in their ''[[wikipedia:Marvel Omnibus|Marvel Omnibus]]'' line will reprint the series again in color and on higher-quality paper in October 2024. | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Godzilla Marvel Essentials.jpg|''Essential Godzilla'' | Godzilla Marvel Essentials.jpg|''Essential Godzilla'' | ||
2E922AE1-8B8F-4256-8B54-3D0965258CE7.jpeg|''Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus'' cover by Junggeun Yoon | |||
Godzilla The Original Marvel Years variant 1.jpg|''Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus'' Direct Market Exclusive First Issue Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe | |||
Godzilla The Original Marvel Years variant 2.jpg|''Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus'' Direct Market Exclusive War of the Giants Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Scans=== | ===Scans=== | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" spacing="small" captionalign="center"> | ||
Marvel_Godzilla_Full.jpg|Artwork used to announce the Marvel comic book series | Marvel_Godzilla_Full.jpg|Artwork used to announce the Marvel comic book series | ||
scn_0004.jpg|Godzilla takes down the Helicarrier | Godzilla-1-1977-002.jpg|Godzilla's first appearance in the [[United States|U.S.]] | ||
scn_0004.jpg|Godzilla takes down the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier | |||
godzillamonsters5f.jpg|Godzilla vs. [[Lepirax]] | godzillamonsters5f.jpg|Godzilla vs. [[Lepirax]] | ||
Godzilla (Marvel).jpg | |||
MarvelGodzilla12BetaBeastBattle.jpg|Godzilla vs. the Beta-Beast | MarvelGodzilla12BetaBeastBattle.jpg|Godzilla vs. the Beta-Beast | ||
J. Jonah yells at Godzilla.jpg|J. Jonah Jameson yells at Godzilla | J. Jonah yells at Godzilla.jpg|J. Jonah Jameson yells at Godzilla | ||
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3037496-7470203526-g02z.jpg|Godzilla vs. Thor at the [[Empire State Building]] | 3037496-7470203526-g02z.jpg|Godzilla vs. Thor at the [[Empire State Building]] | ||
Godzilla vs. The Whole Marvel Verse.jpg|Godzilla vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers and the Fantastic Four of the Marvel Universe of Earth-616 | Godzilla vs. The Whole Marvel Verse.jpg|Godzilla vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers and the Fantastic Four of the Marvel Universe of Earth-616 | ||
Godzilla-Spidey.jpg|Spider-Man takes a picture of Godzilla | Godzilla-Spidey.jpg|Spider-Man takes a picture of Godzilla before he leaves [[New York City]] | ||
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*At 24 issues in length, Marvel's ''Godzilla'' remained the longest-running ''Godzilla'' comic book series of all time until [[2015]], when [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' surpassed it by one issue. | *At 24 issues in length, Marvel's ''Godzilla'' remained the longest-running ''Godzilla'' comic book series of all time until [[2015]], when [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s ''[[Godzilla: Rulers of Earth]]'' surpassed it by one issue. | ||
*[[Dark Horse]]'s later [[Godzilla (Dark Horse comic)|''Godzilla'' comic series]] shared the same title as Marvel's, but only lasted 17 issues numbered 0 to 16. | *[[Dark Horse]]'s later [[Godzilla (Dark Horse comic)|''Godzilla'' comic series]] shared the same title as Marvel's, but only lasted 17 issues numbered 0 to 16. | ||
*With the ''[[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' collaboration [[:Category:Comic Series|comic book]] in [[2023]], Godzilla has appeared in the universes of both [[wikipedia:DC Comics|DC]] and Marvel Comics. | |||
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Godzilla, also called Godzilla, King of the Monsters on its covers, is a comic book series published by Marvel Comics. Placing Godzilla into the context of the greater Marvel Universe of Earth-616, the series documents the monster's trek across the United States as he is tracked by S.H.I.E.L.D. and encounters characters such as the Champions, the Fantastic Four, and the Avengers.
Information
This series described the adventures and confrontations of Godzilla while he wandered in various regions of the United States, from Alaska to New York City.
The series told original stories and attempted to both fit into the official Toho continuity at the time and, at the same time, avoid referencing it too directly. It also integrated Godzilla into the Marvel Universe of Earth-616, making use of many of its main regular characters, such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four. It was published from 1977 to 1979, neatly fitting between the Showa era and the Heisei era.
The general situations of the series were fairly similar to those of the Showa era films, but other than Godzilla himself all other monsters were new creations. Likewise, the JSDF was absent, but S.H.I.E.L.D. effectively filled its role in the story.
Issues
Reprints
In March 2006, Marvel reprinted the series in black-and-white as a trade paperback in their Essential Marvel series. A hardcover book in their Marvel Omnibus line will reprint the series again in color and on higher-quality paper in October 2024.
Essential Godzilla
Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus cover by Junggeun Yoon
Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Direct Market Exclusive First Issue Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe
Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Direct Market Exclusive War of the Giants Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe
Gallery
Scans
Artwork used to announce the Marvel comic book series
Godzilla's first appearance in the U.S.
Godzilla takes down the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
Godzilla vs. Lepirax
Godzilla vs. the Beta-Beast
J. Jonah Jameson yells at Godzilla
Godzilla vs. Thor
Godzilla vs. Thor at the Empire State Building
Godzilla vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers and the Fantastic Four of the Marvel Universe of Earth-616
Spider-Man takes a picture of Godzilla before he leaves New York City
Trivia
- Marvel's Godzilla introduced Godzilla's trademark icon, which would be used in almost every piece of official Toho Godzilla media to follow. Toho would also later create trademark icons for most of their other monsters.
- At 24 issues in length, Marvel's Godzilla remained the longest-running Godzilla comic book series of all time until 2015, when IDW's Godzilla: Rulers of Earth surpassed it by one issue.
- Dark Horse's later Godzilla comic series shared the same title as Marvel's, but only lasted 17 issues numbered 0 to 16.
- With the Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong collaboration comic book in 2023, Godzilla has appeared in the universes of both DC and Marvel Comics.
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