Godzilla: Rulers of Earth

Will Godzilla be able to assert dominance and take the title of king of the monsters?

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Godzilla: Rulers of earth

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Summary

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Theme

50%

Kaijus fight amongst themselves for dominance.

20%

The Cryogs attempt to invade Earth

30%

The kaiju-counter forces try to help Godzilla and contain other kaijus.

‘I admire all forms of life.’

Dr. Serizawa

Author

Chris Mowry

Chris Mowry is an author and freelance creative who served as a Senior Graphic Artist at IDW publishing from 2006 to 2017, and as a Creative Manager of Toho International from 2019 to 2023

Summary

The plot of the comic series primarily concerns an alien invasion by a race called the Cryogs. At the same time, more and more of Earth's ancient monsters are appearing around the globe, fighting amongst themselves for dominance. When the Cryogs unleash their ultimate weapon, the power absorbing Triplods, Godzilla must lead his monster brethren into battle with the support of the humans' Counter-Kaiju Reaction Forces in order to save the planet from certain conquest.

Curiosities

Did you know?

• It was the first American Godzilla comic series to be published in Japan, where it was licensed by Phase 6, who would continue to localize many of IDW's other Godzilla titles.
• It is currently the most prolific Godzilla comic in the history of the franchise.
• The entire comic series has 25 issues.

Characters

Steven Woods An american soldier and medal of honor recipient.

Godzilla The king of the monsters.

Lucy Casprell Young megazoologist.

Karkaro The emperor of the Cryogs.