Godzilla, FCBD, and The Pale Knight
From IDW Publishing and Mad Cave Studios
Some of the latest comics news and previews including:
More Godzilla comics!
New comics announced for Free Comic Book Day.
And a new series from Mad Cave Studios.
IDW Extends Toho Partnership & Unleashes Giant Plans for GODZILLA Shared Universe
After reviewing my first Godzilla comic, there is more news from IDW Publishing about more Godzilla to come!
IDW Publishing has proudly worked with Toho International, Inc. for more than a decade to publish a vast array of acclaimed comic books featuring GODZILLA and the kaiju’s stunning cast of characters. Now, the two companies have extended their partnership through 2029, and this year will see the King of the Monsters rising to even greater heights in the comic book industry.
Welcome to the Kai-Sei era, an all-new GODZILLA connected universe launching with three jaw-dropping titles, each one expertly designed to unleash completely different genres and tones for all kinds of fans.
Kicking off the new connected universe in July is the first GODZILLA ongoing series in a decade from New York Times bestselling writer Tim Seeley (GODZILLA VS. AMERICA: CHICAGO, Grayson) and amazing artist Nikola Čižmešija (TMNT: BLACK, WHITE & GREEN, Batman and Robin). In 1954, an experiment with a mysterious energy source called Kai-Sei awakened Godzilla and other terrifying kaiju. For decades, humanity has endured an onslaught of monster attacks. While Japan views these unstoppable rampages like natural disasters, the United States’ G-Force is attempting to fight these seemingly immortal titans. Now, they’ve found a boy who wields the power of Godzilla. Will he save the world… or bring about its doom?
Featuring a wild new take on GODZILLA’s universe, this upcoming ongoing series will surprise readers with a fearsome new Godzilla design, new characters with powers, and plenty of kaiju twists and turns along the way.
Stomping into comic shops in August will be GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE from Eisner-nominated writers Ethan Parker & Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings) and incredible artist Pablo Tunica (TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES). Introducing the first-ever half-human, half-kaiju hybrid in Toho history, GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE will explore the biggest mystery of the new connected universe… What is the truth behind the post-apocalyptic Deadzone? The search for answers will forever change how fans view this new universe as they experience this thrilling and shocking ride.
Launching in October is the cosmic adventure STARSHIP GODZILLA from award-winning writer Chris Gooch (IN UTERO) and inventive artist Oliver Ono (GODZILLA: MONSTER ISLAND SUMMER CAMP). For the first time in Toho canon, this trip through the stars will bridge the gap between the various alien races. They’ve come to Earth in past tales, but now it’s time to visit their worlds as a crew of misfits embark on high-risk high-reward kaiju-based missions with a secret that could impact the whole universe.
“We couldn’t be more excited to present to you the new home of Godzilla – The Kai-Sei Era,” commented GODZILLA line editor Jake Williams. “The Kai-Sei Era is the only ongoing Godzilla story of its kind – crafted for comics readers who have never bought a Godzilla book, and Godzilla fans who have never read a comic. We aim to bring you the absolute best stories possible – whether those stories contain super powered G-Force members trying to kill Godzilla, mutants in a wasteland trying to survive in its wake, or mercenaries flying around space in Mechagodzilla. Every month readers will be able to take a peek inside a brand new universe composed of unimaginable horrors, kaiju old and new, and heroes to keep it all at bay. We’re telling the best Godzilla stories in the world, inside the best comics on the shelves.”
In addition to the upcoming connected universe, IDW Publishing will continue to release limited series that are outside of the connected universe, like the recently announced GODZILLA: HERE THERE BE ALIENS in May. Plus, GODZILLA: HEIST makes its debut in comic shops today, with the anthology limited series GODZILLA VS AMERICA kicking off next week and the first issue of the limited series MOTHRA: QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS arriving the following week.
Visit a comic shop near you to pre-order and purchase these GODZILLA comics and many more great releases from IDW. To find a comic shop, check out comicshoplocator.com. All of these comics and more IDW releases can also be purchased and read on the new and improved IDW app.
This Free Comic Book Day, Speed Racer & Phantom #0 Hit Shops!
Speed Racer and The Phantom feature for Mad Cave Studios this Free Comic Book Day. Two strong titles and I look forward to seeing these and more of them in the future.
Mad Cave Studios is gunning it this Free Comic Book Day with two brand-new titles—SPEED RACER #0 and THE PHANTOM #0! These fresh takes on two legendary icons are built for speed, action, and adventure, making them the perfect launchpads for Mad Cave’s newest series.
Speed Racer #0 kicks things off with high-octane storytelling, while The Phantom #0 introduces a bold new chapter for the comics’ original masked hero. Whether you’re a longtime fan of these characters or just getting on board, these FCBD issues are your first look at what’s coming next!
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and tastes.
Speed Racer #0 and The Phantom #0 will be available at local comic shops this Free Comic Book Day, May 3rd.
Available for preorder for retailers exclusively through Lunar Distribution. Final Order Cut Off: Monday, February 24th.
Think You Can Outsmart Death?
A new series from Mad Cave Studios, The Pale Rider, looks to be a fascinating read, and I’ve got a preview for you!
Mad Cave Studios invites you to get ready for a hauntingly complex ride with THE PALE KNIGHT, the all-new six-issue miniseries that plunges readers deep into the deadly world of the Black Death, where the lines between life, death, and morality blur in the most chilling way!
Written by the acclaimed writer Peter Milligan (Enigma, Shade the Changing, XStatix) with illustrations by Val Rodrigues (Deep Roots, Unnatural Order), The Pale Knight features colors by Cristiane Peter and letters by Dave Sharpe, with Cover A by Nick Marinkovich and Cover B by Guiseppe Camuncoli.
“The Pale Knight has a particular, terrible resonance, set as it is in a world suffering from an even deadlier plague that decimated populations in the 1340s,” said Peter Milligan. “This book blends my love for Bergman’s iconic The Seventh Seal with my fascination for the Black Death to craft a horror story that feels both timeless and disturbingly modern. Val Rodrigues’s stunning art brings this apocalyptic world to life in a way that perfectly captures the moral torment and supernatural horrors of this tale.”
This thrilling supernatural horror series promises to keep you questioning your limits of love and sacrifice. For fans of the thought-provoking, surreal horror and the dark, atmospheric storytelling of Season of the Witch, The Pale Knight #1 will be available in shops on May 28th.
