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The Horror of Godzilla (Kai-Sei Era) #1

IDW · Series began 2026 · July 2026

Dates

Cover date
July 2026
On sale
July 29, 2026
In stores
July 29, 2026
Final order cutoff
June 15, 2026
Pages
36

Editions and covers (14)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

  • Cover A - Tristan Jones

    Barcode 82771403545200111 · shared with another edition

    This edition’s page
  • Cover D - Kelley Jones

    Barcode 82771403545200141

    This edition’s page
  • Cover C - Trevor Henderson

    Barcode 82771403545200131

    This edition’s page
  • Cover RI - Kelley Jones (Black & White)

    Barcode 82771403545200161

    This edition’s page
  • Cover B - Pablo Tunica Movie Homage

    Barcode 82771403545200121

    This edition’s page
  • Cover RI - Patrick Horvath (Virgin)virgin

    Cover art with no logo or cover text.

    Barcode 82771403545200151

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  • 2nd printing

    Second Printing - Tristan Jones

    Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

    Barcode 82771403545200111 · shared with another edition

    This edition’s page
  • Carnivore Comics Danny Earls Glow-In-The-Dark Virgin Variant cover
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  • Carnivore Comics Danny Earls Virgin Variant cover
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  • Carnivore Comics Kyuyong Eom 1954 Virgin Variant cover
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  • Carnivore Comics Kyuyong Eom Virgin Variant cover
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  • Idw Webstore Rodney Githens Variant cover
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  • Nirvana Comics Keven Mallqui Virgin Variant cover
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  • Sdcc 2026 Andrew K. Currey Variant cover
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Creators

pencils: Patrick Horvathinks: Patrick Horvathcolors: Patrick Horvath

Publisher’s description

A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack. Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla. This standalone four-issue miniseries serves as a prequel to the Kai-Sei Era while also being perfect for fans of Godzilla: Minus One, Shin Godzilla, and Godzilla (1954). Written by rising star authors Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker (Marvel Zombies, Kill Your Darlings) and illustrated by one of the best horror artists of all time, Tristan Jones (Event Horizon, Aliens), this comic experience puts you on the ground during the kaiju’s first attack. And as readers will soon discover, they’ve never seen a Godzilla attack quite like this one before…

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