Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe Is a Good Turn-Off Your Brain Comic (Review)

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In a series of standalone issues, Godzilla has squared off against some of Marvel’s most iconic heroes, including the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men, Avengers, and Thor. Now, this colossal monster is bent on annihilating the entire Marvel Universe. Will our heroes be able to stop him this time? Previous Godzilla vs. one-shots had varying levels of quality, from exceptional (Godzilla vs. Thor) to just average (Godzilla vs. Avengers). However, Gerry Duggan’s Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 seems to be more on the good side than mediocre. Duggan is skilled at crafting thrilling, larger-than-life action sequences and has a knack for portraying Marvel characters effectively.

Duggan might exaggerate the humorous side of the story, making it seem less serious. This can make The Thing appear more like a funny cartoon character, but it’s worth noting that The Thing has always had some comedic traits. On the positive side, Javier Garron provides good sketching, particularly when depicting Mr. Fantastic’s elastic abilities and the chaos caused by Godzilla. However, some might find Garron’s character faces a bit too goofy, and the representation of Godzilla is inconsistent in this comic. Still, if you’re a fan of previous Godzilla comics, then “Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1” could be right up your alley.

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe: Has Everyone Versus The King of the Monsters

In contrast to the promotional pitch of Godzilla battling the entire Marvel Universe, the initial comic book installment leans towards a reprise of Godzilla squaring off against the Fantastic Four. The instigator of Godzilla’s current rampage is revealed to be the Mole Man discovering a new Vibranium staff, which in turn revives and enrages the titanic monster. Although additional Marvel superheroes eventually enter the fray, the debut issue exhibits some conspicuous absences. The X-Men are shown to be off-world, while Doctor Strange is occupied with a different interdimensional crisis. It appears that omitting the X-Men and Doctor Strange serves to make the remaining heroes seem less powerful, thereby offering Godzilla a more even match. Interestingly, Thor makes his appearance later in the issue, leaving the team somewhat weakened in terms of their heavyweight fighters.

Discussing the subject of Thor, one of the perplexing aspects in the debate between Godzilla and Marvel characters, is the complex connection between Godzilla vs. standalone comics. Each issue seems to exist independently within its own universe. For instance, in Fantastic Four’s debut against Godzilla (Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1), they are aware of Godzilla. However, their earlier encounter in Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four is not acknowledged. Similarly, Thor’s demise at the hands of a malevolent Godzilla in one comic isn’t mentioned either. In essence, the vague continuity between various Marvel Godzilla comics doesn’t necessarily dictate the stories. Instead, this flexibility has allowed writers and artists to create more imaginative narratives.

Despite Duggan’s approach to disposing of Thor in “Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1” appearing somewhat cheap, it’s worth noting that he handles other heroes admirably in the same issue. Duggan demonstrates a keen understanding of Quicksilver, skillfully portraying his speed powers and arrogance. Moreover, he provides Captain America with an opportunity to counteract Godzilla’s atomic breath using his shield, a moment that seems implausible yet is made exciting regardless.

In essence, the first issue of “Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe” delivers a delightful comic reading experience. Although some might find Duggan’s humor and Garron’s artwork not to their liking, they have managed to inject a lot of emotion into this comic. The representation of Thor in this comic may seem borderline offensive, particularly given his past encounters with Godzilla, but Duggan compensates for it by crafting engaging characters for the other heroes. It might not be among the top Marvel Godzilla comics, but it maintains the tradition of offering light-hearted, brainless fun that you can simply sit back and appreciate.

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

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2025-07-16 17:11