IDW's Godzilla vs. LA Aids Wildfire Relief

Godzilla, the iconic monster known for devastating Tokyo, is now setting his sights on the United States in the thrilling new series, "Godzilla vs. America," brought to you by IDW Publishing and Toho. The series kicked off with "Godzilla vs. Chicago #1" and continues its rampage with "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1," set to release in April 2025. This special issue features four captivating stories of Godzilla's attack on the City of Angels, crafted by a talented team including Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.

The timing of "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" has sparked some controversy due to the recent wildfires affecting the region. IDW acknowledges the unfortunate coincidence, noting that the issue has been in development since last July. In response, they have decided to donate all proceeds from the sales of this comic to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), which will support bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires.

IDW released a heartfelt letter to retailers and readers, emphasizing their commitment to the community and their intention to support those affected by the wildfires. The letter highlights the thematic relevance of Godzilla as a metaphor for human and natural tragedies, and reassures fans that the comic's release is not meant to capitalize on recent events but to continue exploring resonant themes.

Associate editor Nicolas Niño, a native Angeleno, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, "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. We’ve got Godzilla fighting giant lowrider mechs, stomping through theme parks, and even a pamphlet on the city’s subway system (yes, LA does have a subway system)! 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."

"Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" is scheduled for release on April 30, 2025, with a final order cutoff date of March 24. For more on upcoming releases in the comic book world, be sure to check out what to expect from Marvel and DC in 2025.