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Marvel Comics has been busy building its own kaiju-sized lore since 2024, and with Godzilla at the forefront, Infinity Roar feels perfectly suited to act as a total universe reset. Whether it’s meant to be punny or serious depends entirely on how readers choose to accept it.
For readers late to the party, this isn’t the publisher’s first dance with the King of the Monsters. Throughout 2025, he systematically dismantled Earth’s mightiest in a series of one-shots, facing off against the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Thor. I noticed them, sure, but never felt the pull to read them. While those titles aren’t essential to understanding what’s happening here, that’s largely because a recap is provided in this opening issue.
Ever since DC launched its own spectacle, now nearly finished with its second series, it was only a matter of time before the competition countered with Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe (late 2025). That event ended with the logical, if uninspired, choice to eject the monster into deep space. But don’t let the setting fool you, this version of “Space Godzilla” is a far cry from the crystal-shouldered clone of the late Heisei era. Personally, I’d wager Marvel is eyeing the toy potential of Symbiote Godzilla.
Here, Knull, the God of Symbiotes, has achieved the impossible, or at least attempted it. He’s tried to graft himself onto the kaiju. With his legion fused into the reptile, Godzilla becomes an instrument of galaxy-wide destruction. You can see the misunderstanding in the bond Knull tries to forge. The red spiral-spider emblem on Godzilla’s chest acts as a visual nod to his symbiotic “upgrade,” and to his history with Spider-Man, but it’s doubtful this god can truly control a creature of this magnitude.
Even with Black Bolt’s voice being used to keep the beast’s combat rating in check, the Marvel Universe is panicking. When the King of Asgard realizes that what’s been awakened needs placating, you know Ragnarok is back on the menu, hence the title. For me, Issue #1 is enough of a taste. I’ll wait for the inevitable trade paperback release rather than hang on every monthly cliffhanger. There’s nothing in the art or narrative that makes this a must-collect right away.
The core problem lies in how Godzilla has been commodified. He isn’t fully recognized for what he represents. After Godzilla Minus One, anyone attempting a comic adaptation should study why that cinematic story works.
By comparison, Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe’s 70s run was actually fun. It was simplified storytelling with a clear purpose. Back then, Godzilla wasn’t a “marketing synergistic asset.” He was a silent, wandering force of nature the Marvel Universe had to orbit, not the other way around. He could trade blows with the Avengers, then vanish into the sunset, leaving bittersweet reflection in his wake.
Compare this to DC’s current run, where he’s simply a creature displaced by Toyman. His rampage depends entirely on whether another Titan threatens his territory. Heroes have already managed to send him back for a temporary “nap” before round two. DC appears to be leaning into a Pacific Rim-style portal crisis, introducing a Hollow Earth layer where new behemoths exist, and the DNA can be harvested. The idea sounds Jurrasic Park and I kind of like it. But I’m honestly more curious to see where that escalating absurdity leads than what Marvel is pitching.
Meanwhile, IDW’s Kai-Sei era is busy reinventing the wheel, largely because superheroes are absent. By stepping away from the one-shot gimmick and building a respectful continuity, readers feel more invested. Both publishers are attempting interconnected storytelling, but approach matters. Artists may love redesigning the beast, but push it too far and the silhouette loses its mythic weight. Today, he risks being reduced to a commodified creature feature, something Marvel and DC can leverage for mass appeal. In simple terms, they want to cash in rather than invest in the areas of story where it counts. Out of the big three, it feels like only IDW truly understands why the King of the Monsters deserves reverence.
Ranking Marvel’s Infinity Roar Mini-Series So Far: 3 Stars out of 5
DC’s Crossover Series: 3½ Stars out of 5
IDW’s Mini-Series: 4 Stars out of 5