ROUND THREE: VS. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!
Fresh from the original SECRET WARS, PETER PARKER A.K.A. THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN returns to Earth with a spiffy new (alien) costume without a care in the world except for a complicated love triangle with MJ and Black Cat...and unbelievable pressure at the Daily Bugle... rent... bills... super-villains... oh, and GODZILLA IS IN NEW YORK CITY with his atomic breath aimed squarely at the wall-crawler! Don't miss the two most popular characters in pop culture history absolutely going at it in this kaiju-sized slugfest for the ages!
ROUND THREE IN A SERIES OF SIX ONE-SHOT THROWDOWNS!
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Any fan of the King of Monsters will get a ton of enjoyment from Godzilla Vs. Spiderman #1. It has all the excitement that comes in a Kauji story with the classic Spidey energy, and it's all handled expertly by Kelly. Read Full Review
Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 is a joyful explosion of retro Spidey charm, kaiju chaos, and artistic spectacle, with Joe Kelly and Nick Bradshaw crafting a story that feels both nostalgic and daring. While a few minor logic leaps come with the territory, the sheer energy, humor, and big-hearted fun of this comic make it an absolute must-read for fans of both icons. Read Full Review
Overall, Godzilla Vs. Spider-Man #1 is a fun and exhilarating comic book that delivers on its promise of a "kaiju-sized slugfest. It's a celebration of two iconic characters, a testament to the power of larger-than-life storytelling, and a reminder of the sheer joy that comics can provide. This issue is a must-read for fans of either character and anyone looking for a high-octane, action-packed adventure. Read Full Review
The GODZILLA VS. one-shots mix Godzilla lore with the Marvel mythos, twisting history as icons like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, the X-Men and Thor face off against the King of the Monsters Read Full Review
Godzilla vs. Spider-Man has some epic fight sequences and is a perfect throwback comic even leaning less on guest stars than previous Godzilla vs. installments. Read Full Review
The mashup between Spider-Man and Godzilla actually works pretty well circa 1984. It's a fun combination of different elements that probably would've been a little bit more comfortable and felt a little bit more authentic to the era if it had been allowed to play out over the course of a tour or three issue mini series. That being said, it's just a lot of fun. Even for people who wouldn't necessarily have been interested in anything that happened to the character over the course of the past 40 years or so.. It's more than a little bit goofy. But it's a lot of fun. Read Full Review
There was another level that Godzillavs. Spider-Man Issue 1 could have reached, another phase it could have gone through, but it didnt. Read Full Review
Godzilla vs Spider-Man isn't a highlight of this line of Godzilla Marvel comics, with the 80s throwback being more of a hindrance than anything. The issue is still filled with plenty of fun webhead action that makes the story fun, but superficial. Read Full Review
Plot
This story takes place in the mid-1980s, after the events of SECRET WARS.
Peter Parker's status quo at the time was as follows: - He returns to planet Earth in a black (pre-Venom) symbiote suit - He's dating Black Cat - MJ, Peter's ex, is about to return to Manhattan - JJ Jameson demands better photos of him, like those of Eddie Brock
But just as he was about to defeat Shocker, Godzilla appeared out of nowhere and began following him throughout the city. He wanted to catch the symbiote. His scream caused the suit to separate from Peter, and it joined Godzilla...
The venomized Godzilla attacked the city uncontrollably, obviously following the orders of Knull, the king of the symbiotes. But Peter had more
My expectations of this were too high. But I still enjoyed it.
MJ, black cat, spidey triangle at peak. Godzilla versus venom. Amazing art. Good script. Ok story.
I'm going to be honest, I was biased due to a good review... so my hopes were high for this one. Sadly it didn't convert my high hopes. I was hoping for something jaw dropping but this is just a fun silly one shot without any layer of story. That is all it is, just fun brawling emptiness. And you know what, sometimes that is just all you need.
Art is nice... nothing more.
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