IDW Publishing has massive plans forGodzillain 2025, with the company kickstartingan entire new continuity for the famous Kaiju – and teasing a new ongoing series for the King of Monsters to be announced at a later date – in addition to stand-alone stories such as the upcomingGodzilla: HeistandGodzilla vs. America.
In an interview with Comicbook.com, IDW Editor Jake Williams, who oversees the publisher’sGodzillatitles, offered insight into the slate oftitles coming this year, telling readers to anticipate “a take on Godzilla that is absolutely TERRIFYING.”
He also noted thatGodzilla: The New Heroes– set to be released on Free Comic Book Day 2025 – will inaugurate a new continuity, which is “going to let [IDW] do different stories, in different genres,” reminding fans in the process that they have only scratched the surface of the franchise’s comic book potential.
IDW’s “Godzilla” Editor Details The Publisher’s 2025 Plans For The World’s Most Famous Big Monster
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Anticipation forIDW’s upcomingGodzillatitlesis already high, given the novel premise of the announced seriesGodzilla: Heist– which follows a criminal crew using a Godzilla attack as a cover to pull off an ambitious robbery – andGodzilla vs. America, a series of one-shots which will feature the King of Monster rampaging through different major metropolises, with the stories for each issue being written by authors from those cities. Now, IDW Editor Jake Williams has added fuel to the fire of fan excitement with more hints at what is coming.
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At New York Comic-Con, IDW Publishing announced “Godzilla vs. America,” in which the legendary monster comes for the U.S. – starting with Chicago.
This will include more standalone series, but also a new ongoing IDWGodzillacanon. As Williams stated:
We’ve created a new world to explore, and we’re going to use the various series to show every angle of it. This take is going to let us do different stories, in different genres, that will feel standalone, but also serve as a smaller part of the larger narrative. But, just to assuage any concerns–in the same way Marvel or DC has a core continuity and out-of-continuity stories, we won’t stop publishing off-the-wall books like Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre.”
According to Williams, the publisher’s goal, first and foremost, is to tell the most excitingGodzillastories possible – and it certainly seems as though they are on the right track.In addition to new stories, and new kinds ofGodzillastories, Williams also confirmed a new design for the King of Monsters is coming– though fans will have to wait a bit longer to get their first glimpse at it.
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Fan Anticipation Is Already High For IDW’sGodzilla
As Jake Williams explained, the time constraints involved in producing a cover for the Free Comic Book Day issue meant that it features “a more classic Godzilla” than the one readers will find within its pages. However, Williams went out of his way to hype what is in store once the issue releases in May, stating:
As far as the new design, what I can say is that Nikola Čižmešija (with an assist from Pablo Tunica) cooked up a take on Godzilla that is absolutely TERRIFYING. This is the biggest swing IDW has taken with a Godzilla design yet, and we think it’s going to really carve out a unique spot for us in the Godzilla canon.
Above all else, this is the greatest signifier of IDW’s ambitions for itsGodzillatitles;telling new stories featuring the famous Kaijumight be one thing, but a redesign is a whole other matter.
The “Godzilla canon” is vast, and IDW’s intent to make this version of the Kaiju entirely their own is the most exciting news about the franchise’s comic book renaissance yet.
A twist on Godzilla’s iconic lookcan make or break the story it appears within, butreaders should be confident that IDW is prepared to live up to the anticipation it has generated with hints like this. The “Godzilla canon” is vast, and IDW’s intent to make this version of the Kaiju entirely their own is the most exciting news about the franchise’s comic book renaissance yet.Godzillafans have a banner year to look forward to in 2025, and it is certain that along with what has been announced, IDW will have a few more surprises in store.
Source:ComicBook.com, Jake Williams Interview
Godzilla
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
