Summary
Tony Stark’sIron Manis known for having a custom suit of armor for every occasion, whether it’s a raging gamma monster or the God of Symbiotes - however, few fans knew he has a suit ready to take downGodzilla. Now, as Marvel pits the King of Monsters against its biggest heroes, fans get to see Tony Stark’s Godzillabuster in stunning action.
Across September,Marvelwill be publishing a series of variant covers in association with Toho International, showing iconic Marvel heroes and villains in battle against Godzilla. The initiative is intended to celebrate the release ofGodzilla #1 Facsimilie EditionandGodzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus, bringing fans a new way to enjoy Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe’s beloved run with the kaiju.
Pete Woods' cover shows Iron Man battling against Godzilla, piloting a gigantic red and silver suit clearly designed for the task. With bladed knuckles and knees and a bladed head fin, Tony Stark is getting up close and personal with the King of Monsters, showcasing his inventive skill as his armor takes a direct blast ofthe monster’s atomic breath. Other covers star Miles Morales' Spider-Man, the mutant hero Dazzler, Thor, Hulk, Deadpool and more.
The covers to be released as part of the Godzilla Variant Cover initiative are as follows:
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Moench and Trimpe’sGodzillacomicsare fondly remembered by Marvel fans, seeing the King of Monsters face off against Marvel stalwarts such as the Avengers and Defenders, as well as more obscure challengers Red Ronin (a gigantic mech) and SHIELD’s Dum Dum Dugan (after Godzilla was shrunk down to the size of a mouse.) Since Marvel lost the rights to Godzilla, there have been many kaiju to take his place menacing humanity, prompting Tony to ready anti-Titan armor.
Tony’s most famous anti-monster suit is hisModel 57 Fin Fang Foombuster armor, which debuted in 2018’sTony Stark: Iron Man #1(Dan Slott and Valerio Schiti), however his upradedMech Strike: Monster Huntersmech and Godkiller Mark ll were also designed with large-scale, fist-to-fist Kaiju combat in mind.
Hopefully, fans will get to see a Godzilla vs Iron Man fight beyond just this variant cover, and there is reason for fans to hold onto hope.Marvel’s upcomingAliens vs Avengersis coming on the heels of a series of variant covers showing Earth’s Mightiest Heroes tangling with Xenomorphs, and DC’s recentJustice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kongshows Toho International is willing to consider comic crossovers. For now, fans will have to make do with knowing that ifGodzilladoesattack the Marvel Universe,Iron Manhas the perfect suit to even the odds.
