Godzilla is renowned for his destructive rampages through Tokyo, but what would happen if the King of Monsters set his sights on the United States? That's the thrilling premise explored in "Godzilla vs. America," a new series of standalone specials from IDW Publishing and Toho.

The series kicked off with "Godzilla vs. Chicago #1" and continues its path of destruction with "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1," set to release in April. This issue dives into four unique stories of Godzilla's attack on the iconic city of Los Angeles. The creative team behind this issue includes Gabriel Hardman, known for works like "Green Lantern: Earth One" and "Batman: The Brave and the Bold," alongside J. Gonzo of "La Mano del Destino" and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," Dave Baker, who has worked on "Mary Tyler Moorehawk" and "TMNT: Black, White & Green," and Nicole Goux, the talent behind "Shadow of the Batgirl."

The release of "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" comes at a sensitive time, as Los Angeles and its surrounding areas have recently faced the devastating impact of wildfires. Despite being in development for nearly a year, IDW Publishing acknowledges the unfortunate timing and has announced that all proceeds from the sales of "Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" will be donated to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc), to support bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires.

IDW Publishing issued the following letter to retailers and readers:

To our retail partners and fans,

We hope this message finds you safe and well. IDW Publishing is deeply committed to its community of creators, readers, and retailers. As part of this community, we understand that sensitivity and support are paramount, especially during challenging times.

We are reaching out to address the upcoming release of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles, the next installment in our "Godzilla vs. America" series. Planned since last July, this 40-page anthology features the work of some beloved Los Angeles-based writers and artists and is scheduled to go on sale in April 2025.

We recognize the unfortunate coincidence of our comic’s theme with the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles. "Godzilla," as a series, has often served as a metaphor for the impact of unprecedented tragedies stemming from human actions or natural causes. It is not our intention to capitalize on these recent events but rather to continue to explore themes that resonate with and reflect the human condition.

To support our community in this difficult time, we have decided to donate all proceeds from the sales of Godzilla vs. Los Angeles to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc). This contribution will directly aid bookstores and comic shops affected by the fires, helping them recover and rebuild.

We appreciate your support as retailers and partners in bringing stories to life, even when art unintentionally mirrors reality. Through this effort, we can offer some assistance to those impacted by the events in Los Angeles.

Thank you for your understanding and continued readership. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for further discussion.

"Godzilla vs. Los Angeles #1" is slated for release on April 30, 2025, with a final order cutoff of March 24.

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