"Peter Parker Battles Godzilla in Epic Showdown"

Imagine the chaos that would ensue if Godzilla unleashed his fury on the Marvel Universe. That's precisely the scenario Marvel is exploring in their thrilling series of one-shot crossover specials. IGN has the exclusive scoop on the third installment of this epic series: Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1.

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Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 Cover Art Gallery

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Following the excitement of March's Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 and April's Godzilla vs. Hulk #1, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 continues the thrilling saga. This throwback story is set in the aftermath of 1984's Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars. It captures Peter Parker's return from Battleworld, as he grapples with the consequences of bonding with an alien symbiote costume. Spider-Man will need all the strength he can muster to protect his city from Godzilla's rampage.

Penned by Joe Kelly, who is also steering the upcoming relaunch of The Amazing Spider-Man series, Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 features stunning illustrations by Nick Bradshaw (known for his work on Wolverine and the X-Men). The cover art, a visual feast in itself, is brought to life by Bradshaw, Lee Garbett, and Greg Land.

Joe Kelly shared his enthusiasm with IGN, saying, “The second I heard that there was going to be a Godzilla x Spidey crossover set in the ‘80s, I almost leapt across the table to claim it. This book is a chance to go nuts and have a blast with two iconic characters and channel the chaos of the time period that I was actively collecting Spider-Man. Nick Bradshaw really captures the absurdity of the concept and the vibe I was going for, while at the same time giving Godzilla and Spidey (in his perfectly-normal-nothing-weird-here-black suit!) the prestige and gravity they deserve. It's a love letter served with an earth-shattering roar!”

This isn't the first time iconic Western superheroes have clashed with Godzilla. DC recently released Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, with a sequel on the horizon. However, unlike DC's focus on the MonsterVerse versions of Godzilla and King Kong, Marvel's series highlights the classic Toho Godzilla.

This news follows the announcement of IDW's Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, an anthology special with proceeds benefiting a wildfire relief charity.

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