IDW and Toho Sign Deal Through 2029

IDW and Toho International, Inc. are extending their partnership through 2029. This thrilling announcement accompanies plans for a Godzilla connected universe, launching three titles this year. Expect Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla to hit shelves soon.

A New Era Unfolds

"We’re thrilled to present the new home of Godzilla – The Kai-Sei Era," said Jake Williams, Godzilla line editor. The Kai-Sei Era promises the first ongoing Godzilla series crafted for both comic newcomers and loyal fans. This new universe spills over with super-powered G-Force members, mutants in wastelands, and mercenaries in Mechagodzilla. Imagine unimaginable horrors, both old and new kaiju, and steadfast heroes to keep chaos at bay. "We’re telling the best Godzilla stories in the world," Williams enthused, "inside the best comics on the shelves."

GODZILLA #1: Rising Terror

In July 2025, witness the terror of Godzilla #1, anticipated for over a decade. Writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija converge to immerse readers in this epic tale. In 1954, the Kai-Sei energy awakened Godzilla and terrifying kaiju, unleashing them upon humanity. These monsters’ onslaught remains relentless. While Japan regards these monstrous rampages as natural phenomena, the U.S. G-Force sees them as formidable foes. Their latest discovery – a boy with the dreadful power of Godzilla – teeters between world savior and destruction bringer.

This series stirs with a fresh Godzilla design, novel characters, powers, and twists. It radiates excitement and offers surprising kaiju scenarios.

Exploring Escape

In August 2025, dive into Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone by writers Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, with art by Pablo Tunica. Introducing Toho’s first half-human, half-kaiju hybrid, this issue unravels the enigma of the post-apocalyptic Deadzone. What core truth does the Deadzone hide? Answers might transform the universe and the fans’ view profoundly. Expect a thrilling, shocking odyssey.

Journey with Starship Godzilla

Come October 2025, embark on cosmic ventures with Starship Godzilla, penned by Chris Gooch and illustrated by Oliver Ono. For the first time within Toho canon, the narrative journeys across alien worlds. Misfit crews tackle high-risk, kaiju-based missions that bear secrets able to reshape the universe itself. Alien races, once visitors to Earth, now become focal points in this revolutionary tale.

Expanding Horizons

Beyond connected universe offerings, IDW plans more Godzilla delights. Limited series like Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens debut in May. Godzilla: Heist breaks into comic shops today. Look forward to Godzilla vs America and Mothra: Queen of the Monsters, arriving shortly. For pre-orders and purchases, visit a nearby comic shop or browse the enhanced IDW app.

All eyes are on this bombshell future for Godzilla. Each new story promises thrilling narratives and art. The King of the Monsters has never reigned more dominantly, and this is just the start. Welcome to Godzilla’s new era, where the epic truly beings.