Essential Godzilla

Marvel’s Essential Godzilla collects the King of the Monsters’ short-lived but fondly remembered late-1970s series in a single black-and-white volume. Written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Herb Trimpe, the original run pitted Godzilla against Marvel’s superheroes—including the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D.—while the giant lizard rampaged across iconic American landmarks. This 2006–present trade paperback preserves a quirky, action-packed chapter of Marvel history, where the publisher briefly borrowed Toho’s star monster for its own universe. It’s a must for fans of classic monster comics and Trimpe’s dynamic, Kirby-influenced art.