I had so much fun reading Godzilla: War for Humanity!

As I’ve talked about before, I really like monster and Kaiju stories, but I’m only getting into Godzilla comics for the first time this year. So far, I’ve really enjoyed the books that I’ve checked out, and Godzilla: War for Humanity is not different.

The story of a new Kaiju called Zoospora. This was an awesome fungal creature that takes control of other Kaiju. It was a really intriguing story, and I really liked all of the characters involved.

Even the human characters! You need sympathetic humans in a story like this, and you have feelings about all of the characters here. It doesn’t matter if you like them or dislike them, but they make you feel something about them.

The art and color work in this book from Jake Smith and Valentina Pinto was truly staggering. This is the best looking comic that I’ve seen in a while. It’s excellent. I want to see more books drawn by Jake.

This was a fun story, and I liked it. Check it out if you’re a Kaiju fan. I think I’m going to check out Godzilla comics moving forward as often as I can.

Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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3.75/5⭐️

Alright. This was cheesy. It had battles. It had kaijus. It was everything Godzilla and it was fun. The story was ok. But I had a bigger peeve with Dr. Honda. She kinda ticked me off lol. I like a take charge lead female with baggage but me no like a gal who is irresponsible. Some okay but not too much. Still, a monster who can “poison” other kaijus to do their bidding is pretty cool.

The artwork and coloring was sooooo perfect. Seriously 10/10.

This was a fun fast read and I’d like to thank netgalley, idw publishing and creator for the opportunity to read this.

I’m not quite sure what the intended target audience for this book is, or what age group it was for at least.
Other than that, this is a weird, engaging tale in the graphic novel format, and also it’s very entertaining - I’d say it’s good for any age group who loves Godzilla stories.

Really enjoyed this. As a big fan of Godzilla, I know that younger me would have loved this! Colourful and real fun - think kids will really enjoy this!

Published by IDW and available September 17, 2024, Godzilla: War For Humanity is a collection of episodes published separately. I just couldn't resist another Godzilla comic (see my comments about Monster Island Summer Camp). And what a Godzilla comic-- this will definitely please G-fans with deep cut references to MOGUERA, Jet Jaguar, and several other classic kaiju. The art is really colorful and expressive and reminds me of the alt comix style rather than the traditional realistic American art. The drawback is that some of the panels are a little hard to follow and the plot sometimes moves a little too quickly and I think the "war for humanity" title could be expanded upon more within the themes, but overall it's a fun adventure. Bonus points for including more obscure kaiju like Gorosaurus and Manda. Man I'm a nerd.

This story follows Yuko Honda who had devoted her life to studying kaiju after Godzilla saved her when she was a kid. She had to help stop a kaiju who is taking care of the other monsters. The story wasn't as interesting to me . It just felt so bland. It was just an excuse to have a monster fight. They try to make the doctor into a sympathetic character by going into her struggling relationship with her mother and how it's affecting her relationship with her own daughter but it just felt so forced to me. The kid wasn't useful at all and it felt like she was only there to get into danger so they'd have to save her. Although it did remind me of the classic Godzilla movies that always had annoying kids who had to be saved. There were way too many times where the characters do dumb things that end up costing them when rationally they wouldn't make those mistakes. Overall it just didn't really make me care about the monsters or the people.

Most of the appeal of this graphic novel is in the artwork. Some of the art is quite sophisticated while other parts, people mostly, is MAD Magazine meets Archie Comics. The storyline is good, probably geared towards a younger audience. Overall, it is good.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really liked it, stuck with me & would recommend
A super fun read. You don't need a lot of back story to understand what is going on. Good action and interesting resoltion. I think an overall winner for all ages. There's destruction, technology, sacrifice, environmental impact, ego, cuteness, and Kaiju aplenty.

I know this isn't traditional Godzilla representation, in many ways, but I loved the bright and stylized art.

Thank you to IDW Publishing, NetGalley, and authors Andrew MacLean & Jake Smith for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. In Godzilla: War for Humanity is out September 17, 2023.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, IDW Publishing for an advance copy of this graphic novel about the King of All Monsters defending his family, friends and all of humanity from a creature who enslaves other kaiju, and has plans to destroy the world.

My love of the King of All Monsters began when WPIX in New York would have Monster Week, an event that soon spread to two weeks, and would appear it seemed like 4 times a year. The week would feature Godzilla, fighting others, destroying Tokyo constantly, being a father, and sometimes a protector of the Earth. Monster Week was like Ape Week, featuring the Planet of the Apes movies, a time when all of us in school would talk about the movies we were watching for probably the fifth or sixth time, but never getting tired. My comic history with Godzilla began with Marvel, I swear I remember Godzilla swinging a SHIELD Helicarrier, onto Dark Horse and a few others, but as with the new Godzilla movies not holding my interest, except for Godzilla Minus One a true classic, I have fallen away from the adventures of the Great Flaming Reptile. This graphic novel might bring me back in. Godzilla: War for Humanity is written by Andrew MacLean, illustrated by Jake Smith and is a touching story about family, responsibility and pounding other giant monsters to powder while destroying major cities all around the Pacific Rim.

Yukio Honda learned two lessons one day. One that her mother was always going to be a distant figurehead, and that Godzilla is not only awesome, but he is a protector. Honda as a child was lost in the woods with a friend when they were attacked by Hedorah, the smog monster. Only the timely intervention of Godzilla, well his foot, saved the two, and while the titans battled the girls made their escape. Now Dr. Yukio Honda has spent her years studying Kaiju and their interactions with humans. When a new monster Zoospora appears, attacking kaiju and releasing a fungus that makes the kaiju slaves, Honda is drafted into a billionaire's plan to fight the kaiju, a plan that is soon torn asunder. Honda has an idea. Godzilla doesn't seem to want to fight Zoospora, so they will make them fight. Honda kidnaps Minilla, Godzilla's adopted son, and puts him in the field of fire. The plan is desperate, and could backfire. Godzilla might not fight, or decide to fight the humans for revenge. Or even worse Godzilla could lose, and so could humanity.

A fun story with bright art, big splash pages, lots of city destruction, and a surprising bit of violence in the end. However except for that, this is a pretty cool all ages Godzilla story that has a lot of fighting and a lot of heart. The family subtext is interesting and moves the story along quite well. One can see Honda becoming like her mother when dealing with her daughter, and how quick Honda is to put Minilla into peril. This is a typical Godzilla movie/story. Bad creature appears, as does Godzilla, fighting cities laid waste. What kicks the story up a notch is the amount of kaiju present in the story, and the art. A mix of underground and brightness. Character expressions are big, the characters all are sweaty, the people seem hyperactive even when standing still, and the action is kinetic, with each panel almost resounding from impacts of bodies smashing, buildings collapsing. Really great stuff.

A good done in one story that doesn't need continuity to tell or enjoy the story. I think this is a great way to do Godzilla stories. Different writers, different artists, different stories. Lots of fun, and one I recommend for fans of the character, the comics or the classic movies.

The art on the humans was a bit harsh, although the Kaiju look great in the style.

If you want a darker, gritty Goji, this won't be for you. If you want something more like the Showa post-1954, then this would be for you.

Loved all of this. A good late night read. Great artwork. Easy to follow storyline. Would recommend.

I wasn’t a huge fan of most of the characters in this story as they seemed to let their egos get in the way of doing what was right. Interestingly enough, the real hero n the story is the main characters 15 year old daughter. She is the one who takes the time to think and listen and make the best decisions in regards to the Kaiju and how to stop Zoospora. And of course, lots of credit must be given to Mothra, who’s is always willing to sacrifice herself for the greater good. She does not get enough love and respect. Overall, the storyline was okay and the graphics were colorful, but not really my style. I would recommend this book to other Godzilla fans simply b/c Godzilla, Mothra and Mozilla are in it and that’s good enough for those of us who love Kaiju.

The art in this manga was done in such a colourful, distinct style! It wasn’t my favourite style, but I do appreciate how creative the artist is. There was sometimes so much going on with the illustration and the vivid colours that it was hard to focus on the text.

Minilla was adorable with their little baby teeth. Zoospora was interesting and gave strong Audrey 2 vibes.

An enjoyable graphic novel with an interesting plot. The graphics are well done with vivid color and action. The story itself was interesting and will hold your attention. A good escape read.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This one was pure, wacky, entertaining kaiju fun. When a new monster, Zoospora, threatens humanity it's up to Dr. Yuko Honda and her team Kaiju Task Force Alpha to try and recruit Godzilla into the fight. I really love that we get are getting multiple Godzilla projects from IDW with incredibly different tones and styles. I wouldn't say no to more stories like this one.

Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.

Dr. Yuko Honda is a kaiju researcher. When kaijus start being poisoned by another kaiju, she is certain only Godzilla can save the day.

Overall, I enjoyed this comic. I think the plot was perhaps a little simplistic for the age group, because it was not directed really at a younger age group. However, I still enjoyed it.

I received my copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

To borrow the phrasing from that classic meme, that's a no from me, dog. Just isn't fun. Nothing else to say.

A new creature called Zoospora is attacking & corrupting the world's kaiju making them violent. Meanwhile, Dr. Yuko Honda struggles with her responsibilities trying to stop it, and trying to be a better mother than her own.

The story is serviceable, but Smith's colorful, stylized rart is the real show. It's easy to lose time poring over the renders.