Godzilla's L.A. Conquest Aids Wildfire Relief Fund

IDW Publishing and Toho's "Godzilla vs. America" series continues its monstrous rampage with Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1, hitting shelves April 30, 2025. This standalone special features four distinct tales of Godzilla's destructive visit to the City of Angels, showcasing the talents of Gabriel Hardman, J. Gonzo, Dave Baker, and Nicole Goux.

Given the recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, IDW acknowledges the sensitive timing of the comic's release. In a show of solidarity and support, IDW has pledged to donate all proceeds from the sale of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), assisting bookstores and comic shops impacted by the fires. The publisher released the following statement:

To our retail partners and fans, We hope this message finds you safe and well. IDW Publishing is deeply committed to its community. We recognize the unfortunate coincidence of our comic’s theme with recent events. "Godzilla" often serves as a metaphor for the impact of tragedies. To support our community, we're donating all proceeds from Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to Binc, directly aiding bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires. We appreciate your understanding and continued readership.

Associate editor Nicolas Niño shared his perspective with IGN: "Having been born and raised in LA, I couldn’t be happier to work on a comic packed with the city’s most talented cartoonists. We’ve got Godzilla battling giant lowrider mechs, stomping through theme parks, and even a subway system pamphlet! The common theme? Angelenos uniting against a force of nature. This year’s started hard for the city, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Los Angeles than by bringing its biggest challenge yet: The King of Monsters! Plus, all proceeds are going to support the Binc Foundation’s wildfire relief efforts."

Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1 final order cutoff is March 24, 2025. For more on upcoming comics, explore Marvel and DC's 2025 plans.