Spider-Man Battles Godzilla: Epic Showdown

What if Godzilla unleashed his fury on the Marvel Universe? That's the thrilling question Marvel Comics is tackling in a new series of one-shot crossover specials. IGN is exclusively revealing the third installment: Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1.

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Following March's Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 and April's Godzilla vs. Hulk #1, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 transports readers to a past era. This story unfolds after 1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, shortly after Peter Parker's return from Battleworld and his initial struggles with the alien symbiote suit. He’ll need every ounce of his newfound power to defend his city from the King of the Monsters.

Joe Kelly, recently announced as the writer for the relaunched The Amazing Spider-Man, pens this explosive encounter. Nick Bradshaw ( Wolverine and the X-Men) provides the art, with cover art contributions from Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.

"The moment I heard about a Godzilla x Spidey crossover set in the ‘80s, I practically jumped across the table to claim it," Kelly shared with IGN. "This book is a chance to go wild and have a blast with two iconic characters, capturing the chaotic energy of the era I was collecting Spider-Man comics. Nick Bradshaw perfectly captures the absurdity of the concept and the vibe I aimed for, while simultaneously giving Godzilla and Spidey (in his perfectly normal—nothing weird here—black suit!) the gravitas they deserve. It's a love letter delivered with an earth-shattering roar!"

This isn't the first time Western superheroes have clashed with Godzilla. DC Comics recently published Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, with a sequel on the horizon. However, while that series featured the MonsterVerse versions, Marvel's issues showcase the classic Toho Godzilla.

This announcement follows the reveal of IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, an anthology benefiting wildfire relief efforts.

Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 stomps onto the scene April 30, 2025. For more on upcoming comic book releases, check out Marvel's and DC's 2025 plans.