IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to Benefit Wildfire Relief Charity

Godzilla's reign of terror, typically focused on Tokyo, shifts its sights to the United States in IDW Publishing and Toho's new series, Godzilla vs. America. Following the debut of Godzilla vs. Chicago #1, the series continues its destructive path with April's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, a four-story anthology depicting Godzilla's attack on the City of Angels. This issue boasts a talented creative team including Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.

While the release timing of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 might seem insensitive given the recent devastating wildfires in the region, IDW acknowledges this and is donating all proceeds from the comic's sales to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), supporting bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires. In a letter to retailers and readers, IDW emphasized their commitment to community support and explained that the comic, planned since July 2024, explores themes of resilience in the face of tragedy. The anthology features the work of Los Angeles-based creators and aims to celebrate the city's spirit.

“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," associate editor Nicolas Niño told IGN. "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 will be released on April 30, 2025, with a final order cutoff of March 24, 2025. For more on upcoming comics, check out previews of Marvel and DC releases for 2025.