Godzilla vs Marvel: Epic Crossover Unleashes Action and Comedy

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Certain concepts can be fully conveyed by their titles alone, and “Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe” is a prime example of this.

Previously this year, the Titan from the Depths clashed with superheroes straight out of Marvel Comics, from the Fantastic Four to the X-Men. In many of these tales, they joined forces against a mutual threat. On this occasion though, Godzilla will be playing the villain’s part. Consequently, the tension has escalated, and both Marvel and Toho have raised the bar accordingly.

The story begins by Mole Man experimenting with a novel weapon, unintentionally reviving Godzilla along the way. To make matters worse, this resurrection of Godzilla further stirred a Celestial entity slumbering beneath the earth.

In the heat of the moment, I find myself smack dab in the middle of a titanic clash between the Monster King and a Cosmic Entity, the Fantastic Four mere bystanders. Yet, my primary concern is the safety of Manhattan’s citizens amidst this chaos. As a result, Reed Richards and the Black Panther dive headfirst into dismantling Mole Man’s weapon in a desperate bid to minimize the destruction. Meanwhile, the Avengers strive valiantly to control the ensuing carnage.

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe blends action and comedy

Gerry Duggan has an exceptional grasp of Marvel’s heroic characters and knows how to craft thrilling action scenes. In Godzilla vs. The Marvel Universe #1, there’s a continuous battle sequence, but Duggan skillfully integrates brief character interactions and humorous elements throughout the fight. This prevents the action from becoming repetitive, while also providing intriguing responses to long-standing questions for comic book enthusiasts, such as whether Captain America’s shield can withstand Godzilla’s atomic breath.

Javier Garrón vividly depicts the events with a lively art style that’s fitting. Some character expressions seem funnier, as if they belong in a comical manga rather than an intense action comic. This actually enhances the humor, but sometimes Godzilla appears more cartoonish than terrifying.

Regarding Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1, although there are a few instances where the artwork doesn’t quite match the intensity of the scene, it still delivers on what fans of both franchises would expect. Earth’s Mightiest Heroes engage in a grueling battle against the Monster King, Godzilla, and it’s nothing short of spectacular. If you enjoy kaiju or superheroes, this is definitely worth checking out.

Grade: 8/10.

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 16, 2025.

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2025-07-16 00:06