Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone is the second series launched from the new IDW Publishing Godzilla line. It takes place in a world post G-Day in the ruins of the Pacific Northwest. But unlike other Godzilla stories, this book focuses more on the people and things that were left in the Kaiju’s wake of course with a twist. Nerd Initiative was given an advanced copy ahead of the Final Order Cutoff of Monday June 30^th to give you a SPOILER FREE First Look!

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1

Written By Ethan Parker & Griffen Sheridan

Art By Pablo Tunica – Letters By Nathan Widick

Edited By Jake Williams – Published By IDW Publishing

The Aftermath of G-Day

The story takes place in the now destroyed Pacific Northwest, more specifically what used to be known as Seattle, but now called the Deadzone. Godzilla and the other Kaiju destroyed this area and made it pretty much uninhabitable or so most people thought. Because in the ruins groups of wanderers would roam the Deadzone. These unfortunate souls lived a hard life and faced many challenges including mutation.

Through all of this there are whispers and rumors of a “Monster Man” who travels the Deadzone hunting Kaiju. This “Monster Man” is even rumored to be part man, part Godzilla. We find out that the rumors and innuendo are true, and such a mutant man does exist, and it is that man that will take us on an adventure through the Deadzone.

Welcome to the Deadzone

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 is a different kind of Kaiju story, told from a completely different perspective than we usually get in this genre. Ethan Parker & Griffen Sheridan do an amazing job of building this dystopian world with some very interesting and unique characters. Being that this story is so unique and uncharted they really have a lot of opportunities to be as creative as possible, and they definitely take advantage of that.

The art in this book is wonderful and really brings the Deadzone to life. Pablo Tunica does an excellent job of showing the reader exactly what the Deadzone is and the desolation its inhabitants live in. Speaking of inhabitants, the character designs in this book are super cool and give this world a unique feeling. Lastly, the design of the few Kaiju we get to see are completely original and very cool.

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Final Thoughts

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 breathes some new life into the world of Godzilla, while delivering a unique and interesting original take on the genre. This is a must read for not only Godzilla fans, but also fans of great adventure stories with amazing and unique characters. This title will bring in more readers due to the uniqueness of the story and that’s a huge win. Make sure to get to your LCS and order your copy before Monday June 30^th, so you are guaranteed your copy when the book drops August 6^th.

Overall Grade: 10/10

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