06/26/2024
Fans waiting for Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus, the full collection of Marvel's Godzilla comic book series, to arrive in October just got a 32-page morsel to whet their appetite. Marvel's Godzilla #1 Facsimile Edition arrived today in comic shops and online.
A reprint of the original Godzilla #1 by writer Doug Moench and artist Herb Trimpe, which was released on May 3, 1977, Godzilla #1 Facsimile Edition includes a standard cover based on the original, a foil variant cover based on the original, and an all-new variant cover by artist Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man).
From Marvel's official solicitation information:
The King of the Monsters goes on the rampage in the Marvel Universe in this Facsimile representation of the first issue of the classic comic book! When Godzilla surfaces in Alaska and leaves a path of destruction, it naturally attracts the attention of Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D.! But what can they possibly do to stop a towering, fire-breathing force of nature like Godzilla? Find out in a bold adventure of the legendary kaiju by a pair of industry titans: Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting GODZILLA (1977) #1.
Godzilla #1 Facsimile Edition is available in comic shops and digital retailers now. Check out the regular and Mark Bagley variant covers below:
