Summary
Marvel Comics and Toho International have teamed up to bring fans of the Monsterverse an exclusive comic book crossover event inGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe, with Game Rant getting a first look at the five official covers for Issue 2 of the five-part series. Featuring the legendaryGodzillaand the beloved heroes of Marvel,Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universeis set to bring a summer blockbuster-style clash in this comic book series.
Making what would become a monumental film debut in the 1954 Ishiro Honda pictureGodzilla, the aptly-named King of the Monsters is widely recognized as one of the mosticonic pop culture charactersof all time. The popularity of Godzilla has spanned across decades and countries, much in the same way as the heroes of Marvel Comics. Combining the powerful draw and passionate fandoms of both franchises,Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universeis set to introduce the hit characters to one another in an explosive way.
Written by Gerry Duggan with artwork by Javier Garron,Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2sees “the lethal protector” transforming into “the deadly destructor” after Godzilla bonds with a Symbiote. In order to stop the mutated Godzilla’s rampage through Manhattan, Earth’s mightiest heroes must team up with the most unlikely of allies by joining forces with thevillainous patrons of the Bar with No Name. As the mighty Gojira destroys the city, Black Panther’s discovery of the nature of Vibranium will unveil a shocking truth about Godzilla’s frenzy. However, after the disappearance of Mr. Fantastic, The Invisible Woman, and the entire Baxter Building, the city’s defenders are uncertain if their combined forces will be enough to stop the Ultimate Titan.
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2 Cover Designs
Each of the covers forGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2features original artwork from different talents and highlights various elements of the Monsterverse and Marvel series. The Avengers variant cover was completed by Andrea Sorrentino, the Marvelized Ghost-Rider-Zilla Variant Cover was created by Dave Wachter, the Symbiote cover was done by Mark Brooks, the King Ghidorah Action Figure Variant cover was imagined by John Tyler Christopher, and the Spider-Man variant cover was made by Stonehouse. Fans looking to add thelatest Godzilla collectible merchandiseto their shelves can pick upGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1beginning July 16 andGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2when it releases on August 20.
With thenew Godzilla Monsterverse moviessparking a renaissance of enthusiasm for The King of Destruction, it should come as no surprise that one of Japan’s most impactful icons has made his way into the world of Marvel Comics. The five-part series ofGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universehas come as a pleasant surprise to fans of both franchises, and audiences are keeping their fingers crossed that these comics will spark more crossovers between Godzilla and Marvel.
