Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe reaches its second issue this week, and it already feels like it’s blowing all the Marvel Godzilla one-shots out of the water. The first issue offered up big ideas, and the second issue continues that trend with big blockbuster art by Javier Garrón, Paco Medina, and Juann Cabal. Most importantly, the series makes a strong case for how Godzilla could defeat these heroes when more often than not, they make easy work of giant kaiju.
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2 opens in the year 2099, where we see the Fantastic Four still dealing with Godzilla. Outside of the clever concept of the FF, and a twist on Reed you won’t see coming, this possible future ramps up the stakes. After this scene, we now know Godzilla isn’t going away.
The rest of the issue takes place in the present, starting with a reminder of what set all this in motion. Characters like Spider-Man get more play this issue, as well as a whole bunch of B and C-tier villains. Their inclusion is a reminder that this is all about fun, and who honestly could not love Doc Ock rushing in with a chainsaw ax and other weapons in each of his tentacles? The inclusion of the Venom symbiote is also another nice touch, acting like a comedy bit more than anything else. It’s hard not to enjoy the ridiculousness of it all.
Webs are handy in a pinch (see Daredevil).
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The inclusion of so many characters, including the 2099 ones, shows writer Gerry Duggan is taking big swings and not holding back. The beginning and end of this issue promise even more is to come, and this issue even features one of Marvel’s most powerful villains to boot.
Art is strong throughout, and it’s tough to even tell who is drawing what. I’d guess Cabal draws the last few pages, with a psychedelic Godzilla page not to be missed, and a hilarious knockout punch by Godzilla. Medina is likely drawing the opening in the year 2099, showing off some cool flame effects and a wild three-headed suit that’s worth checking out. Garrón draws the brunt of the issue in his customary high detail and strong sense of scale.
It’s still unclear how Godzilla is so strong. Maybe he just is stronger than magic and science to serve the story, although it’s open-ended enough to wager there’s more to it. The fact of the matter is, if Stilt-Man is doing a kick to help send Godzilla off Earth, should we be questioning the logic of Godzilla’s strength?
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #2 doubles down on its promise of kaiju chaos, delivering a mix of clever future twists, hilarious character beats, and jaw-dropping art, even if its logic is as shaky as Stilt-Man’s kick.
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