Godzilla #2 Review
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A new creature emerges from the depths of the sea, and it’s not a pretty sight. Godzilla #2 explores more into Jacen’s history with Godzilla and the team’s discovery of how to weaken a Kajiu enough to kill it. As solid as this idea might seem, the team gets a rude awakening when they find they bit off more than they can chew. Simultaneously, pirates evade their cargo ship, which does not have a single clue what they’ve involved themselves with. Oh yeah, Godzilla is hot on the cargo ship’s tail too.
Returning to a unique tale of kaiju mayhem, Tim Seeley (Bloodshot, Chew) delves more into who Jacen is as a character and how he fits into the frame of his grudge against Godzilla itself. Godzilla #2 is packed with many surprises into one comic book. To avoid spoilers, Godzilla has shaped the mindset of humans and how they perceive coexistence with Kaiju. It’s either accepting them for what they are or vowing to eradicate them by any means necessary. As in the Commander’s case, he’s willing to do so even if it means using a new uncontrolled discovery to achieve that mission. As the pacing of the story feels natural, there is a sense of mystery whenever Lament appears. Surely, Seeley will explain this later, but this additional inclusion of a villain makes this story even more chaotic. Whereas Godzilla and the other Kaiju weren’t already a problem, a Kaiju that can devise a strategic plan and carry it out is even more entertaining.
Gifting readers with fantastic artwork yet again, Nikola Čižmešija (Transformers) puts his artistic skills to the test as Godzilla #2 is filled with detailed illustrations. Moreover, Čižmešija’s work for this comic book showed that his visual storytelling was a great addition to the team. There was a moment during the story that deserves a moment to stop and analyze. This moment arrives when readers are introduced to the memories of Jacen’s first encounter with the King of Monsters. It’s almost transparent, but taking a closer look during those moments, there is a realization that the mountains in the comic book aren’t supposed to look that great, but they do. Čižmešija captured the aesthetic of what mountains would look like and added that concept beautifully. In addition to Čižmešija’s interior work, the cover art to the comic book stands out as another enticing imagery of what readers might find out about the connection between Jacen and Godzilla’s relationship.
Tasked with a heavy assignment, Gloria Martinelli (Magic) nailed it with her coloring work for the story. Besides her teammates, Martinelli had an assortment of color palettes to utilize. While the trajectory of the tale moves from different locations and areas, the coloring of the pages is dynamic as it can be. Godzilla #2 isn’t tied by one color scheme as shown in the comic book, but a range of emotions and expressions that’s fun to read.
Last, but not least, Nathan Widick’s (Brynmore, Star Trek) lettering is crazy good in this comic book. Originally praised for his work on the first issue in this series, Widick’s approach is superb. Readers can feel the depth of events transpiring as they read through the pages.
In terms of quality storytelling, Godzilla #2 continues to bring this series to new lore that is unlike other stories involving Godzilla. It’s worth a read for any Godzilla fan out there, and it fails to disappoint so far. On that note, be sure to check out the first comic book to catch up, and then pick up the second comic book at your local comic book store or online, where copies are available.
Comic Details
Writer: Tim Seeley
Artist: Nikola Čižmešija
Colorist: Gloria Martinelli
Letterer: Nathan Widick
Cover Artist: Nikola Čižmešija
Editor: Jake Williams
Publisher: IDW
Date of Release: September 10, 2025
Rating: 5/5
About the Author
Howard Smith Howard is a passionate collector and avid reader of comics & manga. His love for all things pop culture extends beyond the pages of comics, as he is a seasoned gamer with an appreciation of quality storytelling. As he is always on the hunt for rare collectibles, he manifests an opportunity to celebrate his fandoms. Follow along for new discoveries and changes in the world of entertainment.
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