Spider-Man Battles Godzilla in Epic Showdown

What if Godzilla unleashed his fury on the Marvel Universe? Marvel is answering that question with a series of epic one-shot crossover specials. IGN exclusively reveals 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 throws us back to a classic era. Set shortly after 1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars, the story finds Peter Parker, still reeling from his time on Battleworld and newly bonded with the alien symbiote, facing an unprecedented threat. He'll need every bit of his enhanced abilities to save the city from Godzilla's colossal wrath.

Written by Joe Kelly (soon to helm the relaunch of The Amazing Spider-Man), with art by Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine and the X-Men), and cover art by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land, this issue promises a spectacular clash.

"The moment I heard about a '80s-set Godzilla/Spidey crossover, I practically jumped across the table to claim it," Kelly shared with IGN. "This book is a chance to go all-out with two iconic characters, capturing the chaotic energy of the era I was collecting Spider-Man comics. Nick Bradshaw perfectly captures the absurdity and the vibe I envisioned, while 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 faced Godzilla. DC Comics recently released Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, with a sequel in the works. However, while that series featured the MonsterVerse versions, Marvel's series showcases 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 comics, check out Marvel's and DC's 2025 plans.