IDW Publishing and Toho's "Godzilla vs. America" series continues its monstrous rampage with Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, hitting shelves April 30, 2025. This standalone special features four distinct tales of Godzilla's destructive visit to the City of Angels, showcasing the work of talented creators including Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.
Given the recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, IDW acknowledges the sensitive timing of the release. In a show of solidarity and support, IDW has pledged to donate all proceeds from the sale of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), aiding bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires. The publisher released the following statement:
To our retail partners and fans, We hope this message finds you safe and well. IDW Publishing is deeply committed to its community. We understand that sensitivity and support are paramount, especially during challenging times. We recognize the unfortunate coincidence of our comic’s theme with the recent fires. "Godzilla," as a series, has often served as a metaphor for the impact of unprecedented tragedies. It is not our intention to capitalize on these recent events but rather to continue exploring themes that resonate with and reflect the human condition. To support our community, we have decided to donate all proceeds from the sales of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to Binc. This contribution will directly aid bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires. We appreciate your support. Through this effort, we can offer some assistance to those impacted by the events in Los Angeles. Thank you for your understanding and continued readership.
Associate editor Nicolas Niño shared his enthusiasm for 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 subway system pamphlet! 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."
Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 final order cutoff is March 24, 2025.
