Marvel is gearing up for an otherworldly crossover that throws the Amazing Godzilla. Set in the 1980s, this version of Peter Parker is still swinging around in his vintage black suit, unaware of its alien nature. However, this won’t be the only alien creature Godzilla has faced before. That said, the symbiote possesses a corrupting ability that neither Spider-Man nor Godzilla are prepared for.

Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 – written by Joe Kelly, with art by Nick Bradshaw – is the next installment of the Godzilla vs. Marvel miniseries, in which Godzilla threatens to destroy everything Spider-Man has ever fought for while Parker learns how to navigate his new black suit.

Having just returned from the chaos of 1984’s Secret Wars event, Spider-Man has picked up a new symbiotic companion; as Marvel know, Venom and Peter eventually part ways, leading to the christening of Eddie Brock as the first Venom. However, Godzilla’s atomic devastation may attract Venom long before Eddie gets the chance.

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In an interview with Godzilla.com, the crossover’s writer Joe Kelly talked about his ongoing love for Godzilla and why he chose to set the series during Spider-Man’s black suit era:

“Godzilla has been haunted by extraterrestrial creatures and cultures since the early days. Even though Spider-Man does not yet know that his black suit is more than just some cool, outer space threads, it’s an alien life form - and that is Godzilla bait! Seems like a great excuse to get Spider-Man and Godzilla together!”

Joe Kelly isn’t kidding. In 1964, Godzilla faced his first and longest-running alien threat: King Ghidorah. Since then, the King of the Monsters has faced numerous other equally extra-terrestrial threats, such as Gigan, the Xiliens, and the familiar-looking SpaceGodzilla. While the King of Kaiju may dominate the monsters of Earth, these space-faring threats have repeatedly challenged Godzilla’s rule in their attempts to subjugate Earth.

So far, Godzilla has prevailed over all his otherworldly challengers, but he has never faced something as simple but ferocious as Venom. The Klyntar were originally created to consume all existence into the primordial void by bonding with organic lifeforms to spread their influence. Nearly impervious, the symbiotes are only weak to extreme sound and heat, although these are psychosomatic faults inherited from All-Black. Once bonded, a symbiote feeds on and exasperates its host’s mind, often emboldening a host’s most aggressive traits. For Spider-Man and the rest of New York, a Venomized Godzilla would be its apocalyptic event.

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Despite Godzilla’s overwhelming atomic power, which would incinerate Venom is one blast, the King’s greatest weakness is his grand size. Without their hosts, symbiotes are amorphous creatures who are difficult to wrangle; they can squeeze into and infect most anything, including the internet. While there’s a strong chance that Venom doesn’t have the strength to engulf Godzilla from the outside, there is plenty of room for Venom to invade and spread its power inside the Kaiju. As was first seen with Venom’s son Carnage, symbiotes can bond inside a person’s body, molding both beings’ DNA together.

If Venom were to use a similar tactic, the symbiote wouldn’t just control Godzilla, it would become Godzilla.

If Venom were to use a similar tactic, the symbiote wouldn’t just control Godzilla, it would become Godzilla. Funnily enough, the previously mentioned SpaceGodzilla is built on a similar concept. In Toho Pictures’ Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994), SpaceGodzilla is said to have formed when Godzilla’s DNA entered a black hole and emerged later from a white hole. Like the symbiotes, SpaceGodzilla was birthed in a cosmic void as a warped version of its genetic template. Venom assimilating Godzilla from the inside isn’t all that far fetched when looking back at the kaiju’s history of villains.

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Spider-Man Has No Chance Against A Venom / Godzilla Fusion

Godzilla vs. Spider-Man won’t be the first time Marvel has played around with this Venomized Godzilla idea either. In 2024, Marvel released a collection of Godzilla-themed variant covers to celebrate the reprint of Godzilla #1 Facsimile Edition. These 21 crossover covers feature iterations of Godzilla unleashing ungodly destruction against some of Marvel’s favorite heroes in villains. In Dave Wachter’s variant cover for 2024's Venom #37, Peter Parker and Miles Morales come head-to-head with a towering, reptilian, Venom as the surrounding city is consumed by fiery smoke. Now, readers are finally getting a chance to see the crossover in action.

As we already know from Earth-616's Spider-Man, Peter and the Venom symbiote won’t last long in this crossover comic. Spider-Man is far too weak-willed and emotionally turbulent to serve as Venom’s host, but a creature as indomitably powerful as Godzilla has everything the symbiote could want. The combined creature will become a devastating power that neither Godzilla nor Venom have experienced before. Godzilla has a long history facing alien forces, but the King of Monsters isn’t ready for this classic Spider-Man alien foe.

Source: Godzilla.com

Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1 will be available April 30, 2025 from Marvel Comics.

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  Spider-Man

  Alias

  Peter Parker, Ben Reilly, Otto Octavius, Yu Komori, Kaine Parker, Pavitr Prabhakar, William Braddock, Miles Morales, Kurt Wagner

  Created By

  Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

  Franchise

  Marvel, Spider-Man

  Race

  Human

  First Appearance

  Amazing Fantasy

  Alliance

  Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Secret Defenders, Future Foundation, Heroes for Hire, Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, Web-Warriors

  Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.

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  Godzilla

  Movie(s)

  Godzilla, Godzilla 2, Godzilla 3, Shin Godzilla, Godzilla, Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla Minus One, Mothra vs. Godzilla, Godzilla Vs King Kong, Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., godzilla: monster planet, Godzilla vs. Gigan, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla, Godzilla: Final Wars, King Kong vs. Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II, Godzilla: The Showa Era Films, Godzilla vs. Biollante

  Created by

  Tomoyuki Tanaka, Akira Watanabe

  First Film

  Godzilla

  Latest Film

  Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

  First Episode Air Date

  November 17, 2023

  Cast

  Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell

  The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.

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