{"product_id":"godzilla-the-new-heroes-fcbd-2025-nm","title":"Godzilla: The New Heroes FCBD 2025 NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGodzilla: The New Heroes FCBD\u003c\/b\u003e 2025 is a special Free Comic Book Day introductory issue published by IDW Publishing. Released in May 2025, this book serves as the first official look at IDW's \"Kai-Sei Era\" continuity, a interconnected, shared comic book universe for Godzilla and other classic Toho monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRather than a completely standalone narrative, it consists of a 10-page original prelude followed by several highly stylized sneak previews mapping out the future of this new universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Main Prelude Plot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe core 10-page story is written by Tim Seeley with intense, kinetic artwork by Nikola Čižmešija:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Setting: It establishes an alternate Earth where city-leveling Kaiju attacks have been a persistent reality for decades. Humanity has adapted, constructing defensive infrastructure like a massive, fortified wall surrounding Manhattan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Action: The status quo shattered when Godzilla targeted New York City, effortlessly breaching Manhattan’s giant wall with his signature atomic breath. During the chaos, Godzilla topples a prominent local boarding school specifically dedicated to housing children orphaned by previous Kaiju disasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eThe Setup: In the wake of this ultimate breach, G-Force U.S.A. is thrust into action. This version of the defense organization is reimagined with a high-action, superhero dynamic as they emerge as the front line of defense to stop Godzilla's rampage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUpcoming Series Previews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe back half of the 30-page book outlines distinct spinoff titles that explore widely different genres within this new continuity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eGodzilla: Escape the Deadzone: A gritty story taking place in a post-apocalyptic, strange wasteland inhabited by a grotesque creature that is half-human and half-Kaiju.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eStarship Godzilla: A sci-fi space opera concept focusing on a group of high-tech space mercenaries who pilot a starship built into or heavily mimicking Mechagodzilla.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Creative Roster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe introductory issue brought together an eclectic mix of popular indie and mainstream comic creators:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWriters: Tim Seeley (Grayson, Local Man), Ethan S. Parker \u0026amp; Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings), and Chris Gooch (In Utero).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eArtists: Nikola Čižmešija (Batman and Robin), Pablo Tunica (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), and Oliver Ono (Godzilla: Rivals).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49718958882916,"sku":"BY119","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_09_25_05_23_30_105.jpg?v=1790331884","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/godzilla-the-new-heroes-fcbd-2025-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}