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Peter Parker Battles Godzilla in Epic Showdown

by Eleanor Apr 09,2025

Imagine the chaos if Godzilla were to rampage through the Marvel Universe. Marvel is exploring this thrilling scenario in a new series of one-shot crossover specials, and IGN has the exclusive scoop on the third installment: *Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1*. This exciting crossover promises to blend the iconic monster with one of Marvel's most beloved heroes in a story that's sure to captivate fans.

Take a look at the stunning cover art for *Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1* in the slideshow gallery below:

Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 Cover Art Gallery

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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 this epic series. Set in the '80s, shortly after the events of *Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars*, this story finds Peter Parker returning from Battleworld and dealing with the aftermath of bonding with an alien symbiote costume. As Godzilla descends upon the city, Spider-Man must harness his newfound strength to protect his home.

Written by Joe Kelly, who is also set to relaunch *The Amazing Spider-Man* series, and illustrated by Nick Bradshaw, known for his work on *Wolverine and the X-Men*, this issue promises to be a thrilling addition to the series. The cover art is brought to life by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.

Joe Kelly shared his excitement with IGN, saying, "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 Western superheroes. DC recently released *Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong*, with a sequel on the horizon. 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 with proceeds going to a wildfire relief charity.

Play*Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1* is set to hit the shelves on April 30, 2025.

For more insights into upcoming comic book releases, be sure to check out what Marvel and DC have in store for 2025.