Godzilla will be keeping an eye on Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four. It was previously announced that March 2025 will officially mark Godzilla's takeover of the Marvel Universe. King of the Monsters will merge with Marvel for a new six-issue crossover event, where each issue will feature Godzilla facing off against an iconic superhero from the company's roster.
One of these confirmed one-shots will be Godzilla x Fantastic Four #1 by Ryan North and John Romita Jr., hitting newsstands March 19. Cover art by Adam Kubert, a wraparound variant cover by Leinil Francis Yu, a foil variant cover by Mark Bagley, a monster homage variant cover by Nick Bradshaw, and a versus variant cover by Lee Garbett can be found further down.
This may actually be the biggest challenge the Fantastic Four will ever face, as they will not only have to fight Godzilla, but a Godzilla who will become the next Herald of Galactus.
What does Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four mean to Marvel readers?
Godzilla is also treating his fans by entering the Marvel universe
For Godzilla fans unfamiliar with Marvel lore, the Fantastic Four have been opposing Galactus for nearly 58 years, since the Eater of Worlds debuted in 1966. Galactus often teams up with a Herald at his side . The Heralds of Galactus are those who receive a small ounce of the Power Cosmicwhich gives Galactus his power. They are expected to use this power to serve Galactus, carry out his orders, and prepare the planet for his arrival before Galactus decides to devour that world. Marvel's request for Godzilla x Fantastic Four #1 says this:
In GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR #1, witness a never-before-seen threat as King Ghidorah descends to Earth with the Power Cosmic as the newest herald of Galactus! Will the Fantastic Four be able to stop him from destroying New York along with the rest of the planet? It's a spectacular city as Godzilla, with the help of the Silver Surfer, joins forces to stop the world from being annihilated! A must-have for Marvel and Godzilla fans!
It looks like Godzilla will enter the Marvel Universe with the Power Cosmic already flowing through his veins. Exactly how Godzilla comes into contact with Galactus and recruits Galactus remains to be seen, as does the implication that the galaxy-traveling Eater of Worlds may travel through the Monsterverse specifically to seek out and find King Ghidorah. It also creates a curiosity as to whether a Godzilla wielding the Power Cosmic could have permanent implications in the Marvel or Monsterverse canon.
Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four #1 promises to make the Kaiju stronger than ever
What ripple effect will Godzilla's Marvel Run have?
Godzilla becoming a Herald of Galactus could have major ramifications on the Marvel Universe, if not the Monsterverse. It's easy to assume that Godzilla's appearance in these six issues and the fight over the Fantastic Four is just a one-off, likely returning to the Monsterverse later. However, even if that is the case, there have been cases in the past where former Heralds of Galactus maintained the Power Cosmic even after leaving his side. Even though your Herald status is temporary, Godzilla Could Return to the Monsterverse More Powerful Than Ever. First, Godzilla must deal with The Fantastic Four.
Godzilla x Fantastic Four #1 hits Marvel stores on March 19, 2025