THE HORROR OF GODZILLA #1 On Sale Now From IDW

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Cover A by Tristan Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

IDW Publishing has shared a look at The Horror of Godzilla #1, which is now available from retailers.

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The Horror of Godzilla #1

Release Date: July 29, 2026
Price: $4.99
Pages: 32

A terrifying look at Godzilla’s first attack!

Tokyo, 1954. As the country begins to look toward its postwar future, two scientists start an experiment in the Pacific Ocean. It is meant to change everything…and it will. Come now, reader, and bear witness to the incredible horror of the King of the Monsters. There are no heroes. There are no survivors. There is only the wrath of Godzilla.

This standalone four-issue miniseries serves as a prequel to the Kai-Sei Era while also being perfect for fans of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, SHIN GODZILLA, and GODZILLA (1954). Written by rising star authors Ethan S. Parker and Griffin Sheridan (Marvel Zombies, Kill Your Darlings) and illustrated by one of the best horror artists of all time, Tristan Jones (Event Horizon, Aliens), this comic experience puts you on the ground during the kaiju’s first attack. And as readers will soon discover, they’ve never seen a Godzilla attack quite like this one before…

Writers: Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan
Artist: Tristan Jones

Editor: Jake Williams

Cover A: Tristan Jones
Cover B: Pablo Tunica Movie Homage Cover
Cover C: Trevor Henderson
Cover D: Kelley Jones
1:25 Retailer Incentive: Patrick Horvath Virgin Art Variant
1:50 Retailer Incentive: Kelley Jones B&W Variant
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive Cover: Andrew K Currey
IDW Exclusive Edition: Vertebrae33 Cover (Limited to 600 Copies) $15.00
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Carnivore Comics Exclusive: Kyu Yong Eom “1954” Cover (Limited to 500 Copies) $30.00
Carnivore Comics Exclusive: Danny Earls Virgin Cover (Limited to 600 Copies) $20.00
Carnivore Comics Exclusive: Danny Earls Glow In The Dark Cover (Limited to 500 Copies) $30.00
Famous Faces & Funnies 2 Exclusive: James Whynot Cover
ECGCE Comics Terrificon ‘26 Exclusive: The Baggs Brothers Cover
Intergalactic Plastic Exclusive: Aaron Conley Cover
Nirvana Comics Exclusive: Kevin Mallqui Cover $24.99
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Cover B Movie Homage by Pablo Tunica. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Cover C by Trevor Henderson. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Cover D by Kelley Jones. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

1:25 Retailer Incentive Patrick Horvath Virgin Art Variant. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

1:50 Retailer Incentive Kelley Jones B&W Variant. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

IDW Exclusive Vertebrae33 Variant. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusive Cover by Andrew K Currey. Photo courtesy of IDW Publishing. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Carnivore Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kyu Yong Eom. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Carnivore Comics Exclusive 1954 Cover by Kyu Yong Eom. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Carnivore Comics Exclusive Danny Earls Virgin Cover. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Carnivore Comics Exclusive Danny Earls Glow in the Dark Cover. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Famous Faces & Funnies 2 Exclusive Cover by James Whynot. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

ECGCE Comics Terrificon ‘26 Exclusive Cover by the Baggs Brothers. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

Intergalactic Plastic Exclusive Cover by Aaron Conley. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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About Toho International

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