THE KAI-SEI ERA, IDW’S NEW GODZILLA UNIVERSE, STARTS HERE! In 1954, experimentation with a mysterious energy source known as Kai-Sei awakened Godzilla and a host of immortal kaiju. In the years that followed, humanity has been pummeled by near-constant monster attacks. While Japan has begun to treat the kaiju like natural disasters, understanding that their attempts to fight Godzilla only make the threat worse, the American G-Force is going to fight, fight, fight. The Americans have just discovered the ultimate tool in the fight against kaiju: a young boy named Jacen with the power of Godzilla. Able to harness the mysterious Kai-Sei in the more
Godzilla #1 is a great start to a brand-new era of this amazing franchise. Tim Seely does an amazing job of shaping this new world and mythology. Taking the original story, we all know and love, but then infusing it with some deeper and unique elements that make the story feel fresh. The groundwork that was laid down in this issue will make the reader excited for whats to come in this new line. Read Full Review
Godzilla #1 is an extraordinary start to the Kai-Sei era at IDW Publishing. Between Tim Seeley's outstanding script and Nikola imeija fantastic illustrations, this debut issue is a thrilling kick-off packed with action and a bit of heart. Though I was a fringe fan prior to reading this issue, I feel Seeley and imeija have officially turned me into a die-hard reader now. Seeley and imeija kick-off the Kai-Sei era in a sensational way, making it a must-read for long time fans and those looking to dive into the world of Godzilla for the first time. Read Full Review
GODZILLA #1 is action-packed fun, and a must-buy. Read Full Review
Godzilla (Kai-Sei Era) #1 introduces the special ops team defending the United States. Each member of G-Force USA exhibits unique abilities that can help them prevent American cities from becoming another Deadzone. Yet uncertainty casts a shadow over the teams future. A recent transfer from Japan doesnt want to fight the kaiju. And then, there is the untrained teenager who unleashes the same devastating energy as the King of the Monsters. Read Full Review
Early Review: Godzilla #1 has rich world-building, explosive action, and makes us want to experience more of the universePosted on May 13, 2025by Logan DaltonLeave a comment Read Full Review
Bursting with tonnes of life and personality, this new iteration of Godzilla is a total joy to readeven if it could do with a bit more of the titular kaiju. Nonetheless, a solid start to what could be a really fun series. Read Full Review
Godzilla #1 delivers a fun start to the new Kai-Sei Era for the franchise. This hits on all the notes fans of the Kaiju genre will want to read and see. The blending of the different things seen throughout the franchise's history creates a world and cast of characters you want to read more about. Read Full Review
Godzilla #1 (Kai-Sei Universe) kicks off an exciting new era of kaiju storytelling with strong visuals, a compelling twist on the Godzilla mythos, and a fresh international cast. It struggles slightly with shallow team dynamics and an uneven tone, but makes up for it with a complex start with many areas to explore. Read Full Review
Despite the conflicted coloring, fans of superhero adventures and classic Kaiju will find a lot to like in Godzilla #1. The focus on character is welcome, though there is plentiful action and giant monster combat as well. It seems that the new Kai-Sei Era is off to a fine start. Read Full Review
Godzilla #1 is a solid introduction to this new era of Godzilla comics. It's nice to see the "indies being able to compete with their big-two rivals. The art truly is stunning and the characters really pop, and most importantly Godzilla is awesome and does cool things. If Seeley and Cizmesija are able to sell me on Jacen, and if the lettering continues to improve, this may move closer to the top of my stack month to month. Read Full Review
Godzilla #1 is a solid introduction to this new era of Godzilla comics. It's nice to see the "indies being able to compete with their big-two rivals. The art truly is stunning and the characters really pop, and most importantly Godzilla is awesome and does cool things. If Seeley and Cizmesija are able to sell me on Jacen, and if the lettering continues to improve, this may move closer to the top of my stack month to month. Read Full Review
The Kai-Sei Era, IDW's new Godzilla Universe, gets off to a roaring start thanks to an engaging script and high-octane art. This debut issue doesn’t shy away from being a Godzilla story – there are kaiju monsters aplenty – but the entire creative team injects the franchise with a fresh, modern take. The art style is a nod to shōnen manga, which will undoubtedly resonate with younger audiences and fans of Japanese pop culture who may not have pulled this book on name alone.
While the issue is loaded action, Tim Seeley introduces a cast of intriguing characters with ease. The new G-Force team is well-defined, with each member getting enough story to make an initial impression. Seeley adds another twist to the Godzilla lore w more
The art is nice but the writing is kinda meh so far. I know Tim Seeley can do better, I love Local Man. I like the plot and setting and all, but the biggest problem is every time the commander opens his mouth it's just cringy and annoying. The stereotype is lazy, bad writing and it takes away from my enjoyment of the book. Not enough to make me hate it, or even rate it low, but it would definitely be higher with better dialogue and writing. I'll definitely give it another issue or two, but if that stuff keeps up I'll probably drop it.
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