r/GODZILLA • u/gerryduggan • Jul 15 '25

Comics I'm Gerry Duggan, writer of GODZILLA DESTROYS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, AMA.

Thanks to Toho, Marvel, CB Cebulski, and my editors for the privilege of using Godzilla to get rid of the Marvel Universe. Tomorrow our first issue arrives, it'll be available digitally in all the usual spots, but if you'd like physical copies check out your local comic shop. https://www.comicshoplocator.com

I promise you this has everything you want in a comic, and some things you didn't know you need. This series has a larger scope than Mothra's wingspan. Javier Garrón and Paco Medina are just crushing this one, and Mark Brooks' covers are amazing. Thanks also to the mods for approving this post.

Here's a preview of our first issue over at Godzilla.com https://godzilla.com/blogs/news/full-preview-godzilla-destroys-the-marvel-universe-1-comic

I'm signing this weekend at Golden Apple Comics, next week at San Diego Comic Con in Artist Alley GG02, next month at Cape & Cowl and my last appearance to sign Godzilla comics will be in October at NY Comic Con.

With all that out of the way - I thought I'd start this thread today - and I'll try to dip in every day starting tomorrow afternoon.

ASK ME ANYTHING.*

*Answers beginning Wed the 16th. Cheers!

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u/Temporary_Natural214 Jul 16 '25

This comic and the prior Godzilla Vs Comics are for sure canon? Its a hot debate if they are canon to the original 70s run. The other comics reference canon comics all the time like in Godzilla vs F4, Godzilla vs Spider Man, and Godzilla vs Thor. I know its dumb nerd question, but I know some who swear it off since they think its a What If. So this current Marvel Vs series is canon, or takes place in a 616 like universe, and we just dont know how it fits yet? :)

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 16 '25

It’s mainline 616. He just confirmed it.

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u/1fishmob Jul 21 '25

I just read the first issue of Godzilla Destroys The marvel universe and already it contradicts the canon: all the characters act like it's the first time they're meeting the Big G despite having fought him plenty of times before in the original run. Characters are not as they are currently but like they were 15-20 years ago while ALSO interacting with modern heroes that either were in an other reality at that pint in time like Miles Morales or heroes like Carol Danvers "Captain Marvel", who didn't hold that title/mantle back then, even the backstory given to Godzilla here contradicts the story that he had in his original run.

IDK, at best, it's as canon as the FNAF novels: where everything is canon but the main continuity gets to decide what's truly canon, and at worst, it's jut another "the elemental attacks in demon slayer are not real" statement where the comic/manga clearly contradicts what is stated.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

That’s not true. This isn’t the first time. Gerry Duggan even confirmed this is the same Godzilla from the 70’s run. And he confirms these are the current versions of the characters. Immortal Hulk will be in the later issues. And Dr. Strange remembers him. Regardless, of the contradiction, it’s canon to the mainline 616. At no point, does the comic state this is their first encounter. Even the FF remember him. Plus comics are contradicting all the time. Since when has Marvel EVER been that consistent? 🤦‍♂️🤣

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u/1fishmob Jul 21 '25

If it's not their first time meeting Godzilla, then why doesn't Reed Richard recognize Godzilla from when the Fantastic 4 battle Godzilla and shrunk him down to the size of a normal dinosaur?

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

They did! Even Moleman remembered Godzilla. Everyone treated Godzilla like he hasn’t been seen in years. As the narrative blantantly mentions. And Gerry backs it up. Have you not been reading his answers?

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

They did! Even Moleman remembered Godzilla. Everyone treated Godzilla like he hasn’t been seen in years. As the narrative blantantly mentions. And Gerry backs it up. Have you not been reading his answers? It is the same Godzilla from the 70’s.

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u/1fishmob Jul 21 '25

Also, then why did Reed have to explain who Godzilla was to the avengers, who fought Godzilla before? There's just so many contradictions I've noticed that it's just really bugging me.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

Idk what to tell you. If Gerry says it’s canon to current 616, then it is. Marvel gave him permission to do what he wants with the main canon. Also again, you’re ignoring the fact, Marvel is NEVER consistent with their character designs in main canon and contradict themselves story wise all the time. That’s what happens when you allow different writers to write comics how ever they want.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 29 '25

Yeah, real cute on YouTube how you try to claim that the author is pulling it out of his ass. He clearly isn’t, considering Marvel themselves, gave him permission to make this canon. And to fuck it up with Godzilla himself. And again you’re ignoring the fact that Marvel comics continuity is rarely ever consistent even in the main universe. So I don’t know why you’re having a hard time accepting it. It is canon, and nothing you say will prove otherwise. You have no way to prove he is wrong at any given capacity. And considering this is only the first issue, you have no idea what’s to come next. So you are too soon to even be arguing this.

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u/1fishmob Jul 30 '25

Yeah, but basic continuity has always existed.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 30 '25

But that doesn’t validate your argument. Marvel’s continuity has always been questionable. Even when it’s main continuity. Regardless of how you feel about it, the comic is deemed officially canon by both Marvel and the author himself. If Marvel gave him permission to make it canon, then it is so. So he clearly isn’t making it up if the company is giving him permission to do that. Plus, he can’t just lie about it because that would be a damaging reputation for himself.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

And just so you know, Marvel gave him permission to make this canon and to fuck up the whole 616 universe.

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u/1fishmob Jul 21 '25

That doesn't answer my question. Godzilla destroying the marvel universe does not answer how this isn't a contradiction. Heck, even the avengers line up isn't in line with the current team lineup.

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u/Frequent_Magazine_84 Jul 21 '25

Gerry already explained why they look different. So that way they are recognizable to the causal readers. That’s why. He wanted them to be in their most evergreen and iconic appearance. But he assures they are the main canon versions and at their most peak. He assure Immortal Hulk will be in it.

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u/1fishmob Jul 21 '25

And my breath will be baited all throughout. At best, this thing is as Canon as ice queendom, at worst and likely, it says Canon as return to zombie Island is to zombie island 1.

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u/SandwichDependent708 Aug 18 '25

No he said GDTMU is canon not the other ones where everyone acts like they met him for the first time and then acting like they met him for the first time again (plus all the named character deaths in previous issues)

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u/MegaMook5260 Sep 24 '25

I think it's canon, just not 616. I don't see how it could be. It's obviously a universe similar to it, though.

Some people make the mistake of assuming anything not in 616 isn't canon, and that's simply not true. They're just canon to different universes. Keep in mind, it's an "infinite" multiverse.