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The Starship Godzilla crew faces SpaceGodzilla as the Xiliens target the ultimate kaiju weapon. Caught in a galactic war, the misfit crew must choose a side in this cosmic clash.
In shops January 21st!
In shops January 21st!
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Press release
Godzilla is returning to the classics with Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents, a new four-issue line of oversized one-shot comics that drops the King of the Monsters into famous works of literature. The project follows the strong reception of Tom Scioli’s original Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre limited series, which is now available in a collected edition. Scioli says the core idea has always been that “Godzilla has been with us for centuries, maybe millennia, hiding in the fringes of history and literature,” calling it a concept that is “full of possibilities.”
The upcoming release, Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla, reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy on a kaiju scale, blending feuding families, budding romance, and large-scale destruction in Verona. Artist Sean Peacock says, “It’s such a treat to put my own spin on the King of the Monsters as well as one of The Bard’s most famous plays,” adding that reading Romeo & Juliet in ninth grade English never suggested a future where fair Verona would be “destroyed in a kaiju attack.” A fan of the original Monsterpiece Theatre, Peacock says there is “some really insane stuff in this book” and that the chance to contribute to the follow-up is an honor.
The comic is written by Adam Tierney, who credits Scioli with setting the tone. “Tom Scioli has invented such a unique take on Godzilla,” Tierney says. “It’s an honor to play in that sandbox and also reimagine one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.” Tierney notes that the project may be the first IDW comic written in iambic pentameter and says the team leaned fully into the concept, adding, “I can’t wait for everyone to see all the craziness we’ve come up with.”
Each one-shot also includes a five-page backup story by Tom Scioli. For the debut issue, that backup pairs Godzilla with another literary icon in Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham, giving Sherwood Forest the Monsterpiece Theatre treatment. Scioli describes the backups as the “dessert and coffee” at the end of each issue, explaining that Godzilla Meets Robin Hood and His Merry Band of Outlaws is an ongoing feature made up of “self-contained minisodes” that combine into a larger epic. “I’ve been working really hard on it,” Scioli says. “Get ready to explore exciting new and old territory Godzilla’s never gone before.”
Editor Jake Williams says the original Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre left an immediate impression. “When I first read the script, I had a smile on my face so big and dumb it almost hurt,” Williams says, calling it “an absolute masterpiece of cartooning, comedy, and heart.” Williams adds that comedy comics are often overlooked, but Scioli showed how Godzilla could be used “as a giant force for parody and laughs.” That same reaction returned, Williams says, when reading Tierney’s Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla script and seeing Peacock’s cartooning.
Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla goes on sale April 8, 2026, with pre-orders due by March 2. The issue runs 52 pages and is priced at $7.99 USD.
Check out all four cover variants of the comic and a 5 page preview.
GODZILLA'S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET & GODZILLA
The explosive literary mashup series returns! But this time, Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time. O Godzilla, Godzilla, wherefore art thou Godzilla? First, it's invading the Bard's most revered play, Romeo & Juliet. Families at war! Forbidden love blossoming! Godzilla on its path of destruction! Fair Verona won't be so fair for long! And that's not all: Tom Scioli is returning to the series to write and illustrate a backup story starring the legendary thief entitled "Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham!"
"Exactly my type of comic, one that takes its absurd ideas seriously to great effect." —The Beat
COVER A: TOM SCIOLI STORY: ADAM TIERNEY, TOM SCIOLI ART: SEAN PEACOCK, TOM SCIOLI
Additional Covers Offered: B (Peacock), C (Beals Movie Homage Cover), 1:10 (Scioli Robin Hood Variant)
52 Pages • $7.99
Godzilla is returning to the classics with Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre Presents, a new four-issue line of oversized one-shot comics that drops the King of the Monsters into famous works of literature. The project follows the strong reception of Tom Scioli’s original Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre limited series, which is now available in a collected edition. Scioli says the core idea has always been that “Godzilla has been with us for centuries, maybe millennia, hiding in the fringes of history and literature,” calling it a concept that is “full of possibilities.”
The upcoming release, Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla, reimagines Shakespeare’s tragedy on a kaiju scale, blending feuding families, budding romance, and large-scale destruction in Verona. Artist Sean Peacock says, “It’s such a treat to put my own spin on the King of the Monsters as well as one of The Bard’s most famous plays,” adding that reading Romeo & Juliet in ninth grade English never suggested a future where fair Verona would be “destroyed in a kaiju attack.” A fan of the original Monsterpiece Theatre, Peacock says there is “some really insane stuff in this book” and that the chance to contribute to the follow-up is an honor.
The comic is written by Adam Tierney, who credits Scioli with setting the tone. “Tom Scioli has invented such a unique take on Godzilla,” Tierney says. “It’s an honor to play in that sandbox and also reimagine one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.” Tierney notes that the project may be the first IDW comic written in iambic pentameter and says the team leaned fully into the concept, adding, “I can’t wait for everyone to see all the craziness we’ve come up with.”
Each one-shot also includes a five-page backup story by Tom Scioli. For the debut issue, that backup pairs Godzilla with another literary icon in Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham, giving Sherwood Forest the Monsterpiece Theatre treatment. Scioli describes the backups as the “dessert and coffee” at the end of each issue, explaining that Godzilla Meets Robin Hood and His Merry Band of Outlaws is an ongoing feature made up of “self-contained minisodes” that combine into a larger epic. “I’ve been working really hard on it,” Scioli says. “Get ready to explore exciting new and old territory Godzilla’s never gone before.”
Editor Jake Williams says the original Godzilla’s Monsterpiece Theatre left an immediate impression. “When I first read the script, I had a smile on my face so big and dumb it almost hurt,” Williams says, calling it “an absolute masterpiece of cartooning, comedy, and heart.” Williams adds that comedy comics are often overlooked, but Scioli showed how Godzilla could be used “as a giant force for parody and laughs.” That same reaction returned, Williams says, when reading Tierney’s Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla script and seeing Peacock’s cartooning.
Romeo & Juliet and Godzilla goes on sale April 8, 2026, with pre-orders due by March 2. The issue runs 52 pages and is priced at $7.99 USD.
Check out all four cover variants of the comic and a 5 page preview.
GODZILLA'S MONSTERPIECE THEATRE PRESENTS: ROMEO & JULIET & GODZILLA
The explosive literary mashup series returns! But this time, Godzilla is taking on the classics one story at a time. O Godzilla, Godzilla, wherefore art thou Godzilla? First, it's invading the Bard's most revered play, Romeo & Juliet. Families at war! Forbidden love blossoming! Godzilla on its path of destruction! Fair Verona won't be so fair for long! And that's not all: Tom Scioli is returning to the series to write and illustrate a backup story starring the legendary thief entitled "Robin Hood and the Monster of Nottingham!"
"Exactly my type of comic, one that takes its absurd ideas seriously to great effect." —The Beat
COVER A: TOM SCIOLI STORY: ADAM TIERNEY, TOM SCIOLI ART: SEAN PEACOCK, TOM SCIOLI
Additional Covers Offered: B (Peacock), C (Beals Movie Homage Cover), 1:10 (Scioli Robin Hood Variant)
52 Pages • $7.99
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Godzilla is about to fight a teenager—and we promise you can’t guess how it will end.
The first arc of the thrilling new Godzilla ongoing series comes to a close! G-Force has made contact with a talking kaiju who has big plans for the King of the Monsters…and Jacen, the boy with the power of Godzilla, will have to make a decision that affects the entire world.
If you don’t order this issue now, you’ll be buying it for a premium later! The future of the Kai-Sei Era starts here!
In shops January 7th!
The first arc of the thrilling new Godzilla ongoing series comes to a close! G-Force has made contact with a talking kaiju who has big plans for the King of the Monsters…and Jacen, the boy with the power of Godzilla, will have to make a decision that affects the entire world.
If you don’t order this issue now, you’ll be buying it for a premium later! The future of the Kai-Sei Era starts here!
In shops January 7th!
Tim Seeley and Fero Pe continue telling the biggest crossover of the year in TMNT x Godzilla #2!
King Ghidorah has come to New York City! It’s up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, led by Master Splinter, to stop the three-headed kaiju. Meanwhile, only Mechagodzilla defends Tokyo against Godzilla, Rodan, and Anguirus! The Turtles will need to act fast if they’re going to save New York and get to Japan!
And with all his enemies occupied, the Shredder moves undetected toward unlimited kaiju power…
In shops January 7th!
King Ghidorah has come to New York City! It’s up to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, led by Master Splinter, to stop the three-headed kaiju. Meanwhile, only Mechagodzilla defends Tokyo against Godzilla, Rodan, and Anguirus! The Turtles will need to act fast if they’re going to save New York and get to Japan!
And with all his enemies occupied, the Shredder moves undetected toward unlimited kaiju power…
In shops January 7th!
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GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #9
COVER A: HENDRY PRASETYA
STORY: TIM SEELEY ART: HENDRY PRASETYA
It's an all-out monster attack!
Kaiju are appearing across the country and causing never-before-seen levels of damage! The only being that could keep them in check is Godzilla…or maybe Jacen…but, well, they're both sorta preoccupied trying to get their own bodies back.
Will Godzilla's physical form ever be resurrected? Will Jacen ever be free of the curse of Godzilla's energy? Can anyone save America from total destruction?
Additional Covers Offered: B (Farro), 1:15 (De Martinis Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • APRIL 2026 UPC 82771403433200911
Note, we will update some covers with better pics once available.
COVER A: HENDRY PRASETYA
STORY: TIM SEELEY ART: HENDRY PRASETYA
It's an all-out monster attack!
Kaiju are appearing across the country and causing never-before-seen levels of damage! The only being that could keep them in check is Godzilla…or maybe Jacen…but, well, they're both sorta preoccupied trying to get their own bodies back.
Will Godzilla's physical form ever be resurrected? Will Jacen ever be free of the curse of Godzilla's energy? Can anyone save America from total destruction?
Additional Covers Offered: B (Farro), 1:15 (De Martinis Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • APRIL 2026 UPC 82771403433200911
Note, we will update some covers with better pics once available.
GODZILLA VS. AMERICA: PORTLAND
COVER A: BENJAMIN DEWEY
STORY: COLLEEN COOVER, MARK RUSSELL, CAITLIN YARSKY ART: VARIOUS
Godzilla continues its USA sight-smashing tour! Next stop: Portland. Specifically, Portland, Oregon! (You're safe, Maine…for now.) Rising out of the fog of the Pacific Northwest, Godzilla is about to turn Stumptown into Stomptown. Oregon? More like Ore-gone. Rip City? More like…actually, that one already works.
Join a star-studded cast of Portland-based comic book creators, including Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, Fantastic Four: Life Story), Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer: Reborn, Wonder Woman), and many more!
You're going to be less concerned with keeping Portland weird and more worried about keeping Portland standing when Godzilla comes to visit.
Additional Covers Offered: B (Yarsky), 1:25 (Dewey Full Art), 1:50 (Yarsky Full Art)
52 Pages • $7.99 • MARCH 11th 2026 UPC 82771403509400111
COVER A: BENJAMIN DEWEY
STORY: COLLEEN COOVER, MARK RUSSELL, CAITLIN YARSKY ART: VARIOUS
Godzilla continues its USA sight-smashing tour! Next stop: Portland. Specifically, Portland, Oregon! (You're safe, Maine…for now.) Rising out of the fog of the Pacific Northwest, Godzilla is about to turn Stumptown into Stomptown. Oregon? More like Ore-gone. Rip City? More like…actually, that one already works.
Join a star-studded cast of Portland-based comic book creators, including Mark Russell (Superman: Space Age, Fantastic Four: Life Story), Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer: Reborn, Wonder Woman), and many more!
You're going to be less concerned with keeping Portland weird and more worried about keeping Portland standing when Godzilla comes to visit.
Additional Covers Offered: B (Yarsky), 1:25 (Dewey Full Art), 1:50 (Yarsky Full Art)
52 Pages • $7.99 • MARCH 11th 2026 UPC 82771403509400111
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES X GODZILLA #5
COVER A: FERO PE
STORY: TIM SEELEY ART: FERO PE
Teenage Mutant Ninja Kaiju vs. Mechashredder!
The epic finale to the most radical crossover of the year! The Turtles have harnessed the power of the kaiju to face off against Shredder's Mechagodzilla-inspired upgraded suit. Witness the glory of Leonardo/Godzilla, Raphael/Rodan, Mikey/Ghidorah, and Donny/Jet Jaguar. It's cover-to-cover nonstop mutant kaiju mayhem!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Ba), C (Frank), 1:25 (Frank Full Art)
32 Pages • $4.99 • APRIL 2026 UPC 82771403482000511
COVER A: FERO PE
STORY: TIM SEELEY ART: FERO PE
Teenage Mutant Ninja Kaiju vs. Mechashredder!
The epic finale to the most radical crossover of the year! The Turtles have harnessed the power of the kaiju to face off against Shredder's Mechagodzilla-inspired upgraded suit. Witness the glory of Leonardo/Godzilla, Raphael/Rodan, Mikey/Ghidorah, and Donny/Jet Jaguar. It's cover-to-cover nonstop mutant kaiju mayhem!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Ba), C (Frank), 1:25 (Frank Full Art)
32 Pages • $4.99 • APRIL 2026 UPC 82771403482000511
STARSHIP GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #6
COVER A: OLIVER ONO
STORY: CHRIS GOOCH ART: OLIVER ONO
"Will keep you on the edge of your seat." —CBR
"High-octane writing and dynamic art." —The Beat
It's Starship Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla in an epic sci-fi kaiju battle!
The rebel base is under attack by SpaceGodzilla and the Xilien Empire! Thankfully Ayan, the first mate of Starship Godzilla, is able to convince the rest of the crew to intervene and protect the rebel base from utter annihilation. It's Starship Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla for the fate of the rebels! But once the crew starts this battle, there's no going back—they will become enemies of the Xilien Empire for life!
Don't miss the epic conclusion to the first arc of Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono's critically acclaimed Starship Godzilla.
Additional Covers Offered: B (Gooch), 1:15 (Delpeche Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • MARCH 2026 UPC 82771403459200611
COVER A: OLIVER ONO
STORY: CHRIS GOOCH ART: OLIVER ONO
"Will keep you on the edge of your seat." —CBR
"High-octane writing and dynamic art." —The Beat
It's Starship Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla in an epic sci-fi kaiju battle!
The rebel base is under attack by SpaceGodzilla and the Xilien Empire! Thankfully Ayan, the first mate of Starship Godzilla, is able to convince the rest of the crew to intervene and protect the rebel base from utter annihilation. It's Starship Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla for the fate of the rebels! But once the crew starts this battle, there's no going back—they will become enemies of the Xilien Empire for life!
Don't miss the epic conclusion to the first arc of Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono's critically acclaimed Starship Godzilla.
Additional Covers Offered: B (Gooch), 1:15 (Delpeche Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • MARCH 2026 UPC 82771403459200611
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SECRET. KAIJU. FIGHT CLUB. Let's take a quick roll call—we have a half-man half-kaiju hybrid, two kids that can control kaiju, and a 40-foot tall teenager… well, the path forward seems obvious. Let's make them FIGHT!
In shops December 24th!
In shops December 24th!
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GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #8
Cover A: Hendry Prasetya
Story: Tim Seeley • Art: Hendry Prasetya
Godzilla is living inside of a teenage boy, and a legion of kaiju are beginning a stampede across America… Godzilla has returned! No physical body. All kai-sei energy… all rage…
Additional Covers Offered: B (Uribe), 1:25 (De Martinis Godzilla Raids Again Poster Homage)
32 Pages • $4.99 • March 2026
Cover A: Hendry Prasetya
Story: Tim Seeley • Art: Hendry Prasetya
Godzilla is living inside of a teenage boy, and a legion of kaiju are beginning a stampede across America… Godzilla has returned! No physical body. All kai-sei energy… all rage…
Additional Covers Offered: B (Uribe), 1:25 (De Martinis Godzilla Raids Again Poster Homage)
32 Pages • $4.99 • March 2026
STARSHIP GODZILLA [KAI-SEI ERA] #5
Cover A: Oliver Ono
Story: Chris Gooch • Art: Oliver Ono
Captured by her friends and stuck inside a Xilien starship! The crew of the Starship Godzilla takes on high-stakes kaiju-based missions…on behalf of the evil Xilien Empire?!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Gooch), 1:15 (Frank Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • February 2026
Cover A: Oliver Ono
Story: Chris Gooch • Art: Oliver Ono
Captured by her friends and stuck inside a Xilien starship! The crew of the Starship Godzilla takes on high-stakes kaiju-based missions…on behalf of the evil Xilien Empire?!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Gooch), 1:15 (Frank Movie Homage Cover)
32 Pages • $4.99 • February 2026
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES X GODZILLA #4
Cover A: Fero Pe
Story: Tim Seeley • Art: Fero Pe
Time to meet the mashups. After using the mysterious Kaijutagen, Bebop and Rocksteady have been granted the powers and size of Gigan and Destoroyah, becoming…Gigbop and Rockstroyah! What can four little ninja turtles do against foes of this magnitude? Nothing. Thus, the Turtles will have no choice but to get big in Japan!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Ba), C (Corona), 1:25 (Corona Full Art)
32 Pages • $4.99 • March 2026
Cover A: Fero Pe
Story: Tim Seeley • Art: Fero Pe
Time to meet the mashups. After using the mysterious Kaijutagen, Bebop and Rocksteady have been granted the powers and size of Gigan and Destoroyah, becoming…Gigbop and Rockstroyah! What can four little ninja turtles do against foes of this magnitude? Nothing. Thus, the Turtles will have no choice but to get big in Japan!
Additional Covers Offered: B (Ba), C (Corona), 1:25 (Corona Full Art)
32 Pages • $4.99 • March 2026
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Stranded in the territory of King Ghidorah!
On its crew’s mission to deliver kaiju eggs to a mysterious buyer, Starship Godzilla crashes! Stuck on a strange gambling planet, they must either win big or steal the parts they need to get flying again. The situation gets even dicier when the crew discovers that hitting the jackpot on this world involves provoking King Ghidorah into an attack!
It’s not too late to hop onboard Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono’s thrill ride across the Kai-Sei Era cosmos.
In shops November 19th!
On its crew’s mission to deliver kaiju eggs to a mysterious buyer, Starship Godzilla crashes! Stuck on a strange gambling planet, they must either win big or steal the parts they need to get flying again. The situation gets even dicier when the crew discovers that hitting the jackpot on this world involves provoking King Ghidorah into an attack!
It’s not too late to hop onboard Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono’s thrill ride across the Kai-Sei Era cosmos.
In shops November 19th!
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The Heroes in a Half-Shell are taking on the King of the Monsters! Long before the organization was corrupted by Shredder, the Foot Clan's original purpose was to save Japan from kaiju! Now, in the present day, Godzilla and its fellow monsters have reappeared. Not only is the Foot not prepared to stop them…it would seem Shredder himself is behind the attacks! The villainous ninja is attempting to use the kaiju to create a new mutagen—one that would give his henchman a massive upgrade. Can the Turtles make it to Japan in time to stop this madness?! Join superstar writer Tim Seeley (Godzilla, Grayson, Revival) and incredible artist Fero Pe (Nightwatcher, TMNT x Stranger Things) in the biggest crossover of the year!
In shops November 12th!
In shops November 12th!
Enter the Deadzone! The mysterious kai-sei infected wasteland the government would have you believe is uninhabited…but do you believe that? The Wanderer—a half-man, half-kaiju hybrid—is just about the only being brave enough to travel across this strange world. But as of late, he's not traveling alone. He's discovered two children with the ability to control kaiju! In this issue, our traveling circus of freaks come across a 40-foot woman who's in love with the King of the Monsters! Can our crew help this heartbroken giantess?
In shops November 12th!
In shops November 12th!
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IDW Games Joins the Kai-Sei Era with Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, And Now It Is Live!!
Kickstarter Launches March 2026; Playtest at PAX Unplugged!
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 3, 2025) – Join G-Force to fight the greatest kaiju of all time when IDW Games releases the first-ever Godzilla Tabletop Roleplaying Game! Launching next March with a Kickstarter campaign, Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, reunites three Warhammer gaming legends – Jervis Johnson, Mark A. Latham, and Gav Thorpe for their first co-created tabletop game! Godzilla puts a team of players in the midst of kaiju attacks with character sheets, collaboration, and playing cards as their tools to defend humanity. This unique new game system uses standard 52-card decks, rather than dice. Fans can sign up for more information on IDW Games HERE.
“When IDW first approached me about working on a role-playing game system, I was cautious until I found out that the game would be based on their fantastic Godzilla comics — at which point I immediately said "Yes please, count me in!" Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game is the first time I've had a chance to help design a fully-fledged RPG, and doing so with Gav and Mark and the IDW creative team has been a fantastic experience. I am really pleased with the way that the game system has come together, especially the way that using cards instead of dice has allowed us to include a number of novel game mechanics in the game system,” shares co-creator Jervis Johnson (Warhammer). “I've had a soft-spot for Godzilla ever since I was about eight years old and my mum took me to see Son of Godzilla. I liked it so much I made her stay at the cinema so I could watch the film a second time! As you can imagine, this means that getting to work on the Godzilla roleplaying game is a childhood dream come true for me.”
“Working on a Godzilla RPG is something of a dream come true – and the fact that I get to team up with Jervis Johnson and Gav Thorpe again feels like getting the band back Together!” says co-creator Mark A. Latham (Warhammer, The Walking Dead, Harry Potter). “It’s really exciting to have total freedom in developing a new system: something that really fits with the G-Force era of Godzilla stories, and truly encourages immersive storytelling and character-driven narrative. I think players and DMs alike are going to be very surprised by this game.”
“As a fan of RPGs over four decades it’s a privilege to work on a setting as iconic as Godzilla — one of the most recognisable characters worldwide! It’s been a great experience working with Jervis and Mark to bring to life our ideas for the IDW roleplaying system, and the Godzilla game, says co-creator Gav Thorpe(Warhammer, Inquisitor). “It’s not often that, as a designer, one gets the opportunity to build something completely from the ground up. It’s our intent to make something foundational that adds to the canon of game systems but more importantly is fun, intuitive and rewards player teamwork.”
The Godzilla RPG Kickstarter campaign will be a 30-day pledge launching early 2026, and will feature limited edition tiers with expected fulfillment by fall 2026.
IDW Games will host Playtests at PAX Unplugged (November 21-23, 2025) in Philadelphia. Players who participate will receive exclusive player previews and merchandise. IDW Games will also have a selection of the Godzilla RPG merchandise exclusively available at PAX, including Beanies, Playmats, Notebooks, Pins, Koozies, Playing Cards, Totes, and more.
Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game is the first new release from IDW Games in more than 5 years with plans for other licensed properties to expand their game line. Recently Hunters Entertainment announced the Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees - A Storytelling Game Kickstarter campaign meeting their initial goal in less than 72 hours. Backers can still sign up for the campaign and its exclusive products. IDW Games plan to continue future game development via Kickstarter giving brand-devoted fans an opportunity to have something exclusive.
About IDW Publishing
IDW (NYSE AMERICAN: IDW) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.
Update
Cover Illustrated by the Legendary Jonboy Meyers!
This iover captures the power and ferocity of the King of the Monsters and the danger it presents to your game night! (below)
This Starter Set allows you to jump into the action with six pre-made characters, 2 decks of themed playing cards, a starter set adventure, and so much more!
That’s all of the rewards we can reveal right now but we’ve got a couple more surprises ready to be revealed when the campaign goes live!
We’re also excited show you our official Kickstarter tier list!
The titans are rising, and it’s time to choose how you’ll join the fight. From digital bundles to the ultimate collector’s cache, we have a tier for every level of operative.
Tier 1: G-Force Recruit - $20
Everything you need to play in a portable format. Includes the Digital Core Rulebook, A digital copy of volume 1 of the Godzilla - Kai-Sei comic series - End of the Reign, and a digital wallpaper pack.
Tier 2: G-Force Vanguard - $40
Take your first steps into the world of Godzilla. Includes the Tech Specialist plus the physical Starter Set.
Tier 3: G-Force Commander - $60
The definitive volume. Features the Tech Specialist and the premium Hardcover Core Rulebook.
Tier 4: Kaiju Fanatic - $80
Double your firepower. This tier includes the Digital Core Book, the Starter Set, and the Hardcover Core Rulebook.
Tier 5: Kaiju Master - $125
The total tactical package. This tier is loaded with the Digital Core Book, Starter Set, Hardcover Core Rulebook, Playmat, Godzilla Miniature, and the Deluxe Card Set.
Add ons-
KS Exclusive Book - $60
The limited-edition hardcover.
Playmat - $25
A high-quality, playmat great for any gaming experience.
Deluxe Card Set - $15
Premium game cards for an epic feel
Godzilla Miniature - $50
An epic addition to any Godzilla fans tabletop or collection.
Kickstarter Launches March 2026; Playtest at PAX Unplugged!
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 3, 2025) – Join G-Force to fight the greatest kaiju of all time when IDW Games releases the first-ever Godzilla Tabletop Roleplaying Game! Launching next March with a Kickstarter campaign, Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game, reunites three Warhammer gaming legends – Jervis Johnson, Mark A. Latham, and Gav Thorpe for their first co-created tabletop game! Godzilla puts a team of players in the midst of kaiju attacks with character sheets, collaboration, and playing cards as their tools to defend humanity. This unique new game system uses standard 52-card decks, rather than dice. Fans can sign up for more information on IDW Games HERE.
“When IDW first approached me about working on a role-playing game system, I was cautious until I found out that the game would be based on their fantastic Godzilla comics — at which point I immediately said "Yes please, count me in!" Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game is the first time I've had a chance to help design a fully-fledged RPG, and doing so with Gav and Mark and the IDW creative team has been a fantastic experience. I am really pleased with the way that the game system has come together, especially the way that using cards instead of dice has allowed us to include a number of novel game mechanics in the game system,” shares co-creator Jervis Johnson (Warhammer). “I've had a soft-spot for Godzilla ever since I was about eight years old and my mum took me to see Son of Godzilla. I liked it so much I made her stay at the cinema so I could watch the film a second time! As you can imagine, this means that getting to work on the Godzilla roleplaying game is a childhood dream come true for me.”
“Working on a Godzilla RPG is something of a dream come true – and the fact that I get to team up with Jervis Johnson and Gav Thorpe again feels like getting the band back Together!” says co-creator Mark A. Latham (Warhammer, The Walking Dead, Harry Potter). “It’s really exciting to have total freedom in developing a new system: something that really fits with the G-Force era of Godzilla stories, and truly encourages immersive storytelling and character-driven narrative. I think players and DMs alike are going to be very surprised by this game.”
“As a fan of RPGs over four decades it’s a privilege to work on a setting as iconic as Godzilla — one of the most recognisable characters worldwide! It’s been a great experience working with Jervis and Mark to bring to life our ideas for the IDW roleplaying system, and the Godzilla game, says co-creator Gav Thorpe(Warhammer, Inquisitor). “It’s not often that, as a designer, one gets the opportunity to build something completely from the ground up. It’s our intent to make something foundational that adds to the canon of game systems but more importantly is fun, intuitive and rewards player teamwork.”
The Godzilla RPG Kickstarter campaign will be a 30-day pledge launching early 2026, and will feature limited edition tiers with expected fulfillment by fall 2026.
IDW Games will host Playtests at PAX Unplugged (November 21-23, 2025) in Philadelphia. Players who participate will receive exclusive player previews and merchandise. IDW Games will also have a selection of the Godzilla RPG merchandise exclusively available at PAX, including Beanies, Playmats, Notebooks, Pins, Koozies, Playing Cards, Totes, and more.
Godzilla: The Roleplaying Game is the first new release from IDW Games in more than 5 years with plans for other licensed properties to expand their game line. Recently Hunters Entertainment announced the Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees - A Storytelling Game Kickstarter campaign meeting their initial goal in less than 72 hours. Backers can still sign up for the campaign and its exclusive products. IDW Games plan to continue future game development via Kickstarter giving brand-devoted fans an opportunity to have something exclusive.
About IDW Publishing
IDW (NYSE AMERICAN: IDW) is a leading media company providing uniquely compelling stories and characters in various genres for global audiences across all entertainment platforms. The award-winning IDW Publishing and IDW Entertainment divisions holistically evaluate and acquire IP for franchise development across comics and graphic novels, television, theatrical, merchandise, and other entertainment platforms, in addition to bringing world-renowned storytelling to life with our creative partners.
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Cover Illustrated by the Legendary Jonboy Meyers!
This iover captures the power and ferocity of the King of the Monsters and the danger it presents to your game night! (below)
This Starter Set allows you to jump into the action with six pre-made characters, 2 decks of themed playing cards, a starter set adventure, and so much more!
That’s all of the rewards we can reveal right now but we’ve got a couple more surprises ready to be revealed when the campaign goes live!
We’re also excited show you our official Kickstarter tier list!
The titans are rising, and it’s time to choose how you’ll join the fight. From digital bundles to the ultimate collector’s cache, we have a tier for every level of operative.
Tier 1: G-Force Recruit - $20
Everything you need to play in a portable format. Includes the Digital Core Rulebook, A digital copy of volume 1 of the Godzilla - Kai-Sei comic series - End of the Reign, and a digital wallpaper pack.
Tier 2: G-Force Vanguard - $40
Take your first steps into the world of Godzilla. Includes the Tech Specialist plus the physical Starter Set.
Tier 3: G-Force Commander - $60
The definitive volume. Features the Tech Specialist and the premium Hardcover Core Rulebook.
Tier 4: Kaiju Fanatic - $80
Double your firepower. This tier includes the Digital Core Book, the Starter Set, and the Hardcover Core Rulebook.
Tier 5: Kaiju Master - $125
The total tactical package. This tier is loaded with the Digital Core Book, Starter Set, Hardcover Core Rulebook, Playmat, Godzilla Miniature, and the Deluxe Card Set.
Add ons-
KS Exclusive Book - $60
The limited-edition hardcover.
Playmat - $25
A high-quality, playmat great for any gaming experience.
Deluxe Card Set - $15
Premium game cards for an epic feel
Godzilla Miniature - $50
An epic addition to any Godzilla fans tabletop or collection.
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The rematch of Jacen and Godzilla starts here!
In one corner, we have the meanest and greenest King of the Monsters the world has ever seen. In the other, we have the boy who wields the fire of Godzilla. Who will prevail?
After attacking Atlanta, Godzilla seemingly disappeared into the Earth below. While half of G-Force goes searching for the origins of the synthetic leech kaiju Yacumama, the other half is going Godzilla hunting. But will Rumi’s technique be enough for Jacen to take down the King of the Monsters?
In shops November 5th!
In one corner, we have the meanest and greenest King of the Monsters the world has ever seen. In the other, we have the boy who wields the fire of Godzilla. Who will prevail?
After attacking Atlanta, Godzilla seemingly disappeared into the Earth below. While half of G-Force goes searching for the origins of the synthetic leech kaiju Yacumama, the other half is going Godzilla hunting. But will Rumi’s technique be enough for Jacen to take down the King of the Monsters?
In shops November 5th!
