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Title |
| Essential Godzilla
King of the Monsters |
| Author(s) |
| Doug Moench |
| Pencils:
Herb Trimpe, Tom Sutton |
Inks:
Jim Mooney, Fred Kida, Dan Green, Jack Abel |
| Language:
English |
Release:
2006 |
| Publisher:
Marvel Comics |
Pages:
440 |
| Colors:
- |
Cover:
Herb Trimpe, Wil Glass |
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| Monster
Appearances: |
Aliens,
SDF, & Misc Appearances: |
| Godzilla,
Red Ronin,
Beta Beast, Ghilaron, Lepirax, Centipor, Batragon,
Yetrigar, Devil Dinosaur |
Doctor
Demonicus, Behemoth,
Iron Man, Thor, Thing, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible
Woman, Human Torch, Vision, Wasp |
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| Comments |
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Anthony
Romero |
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This
publication, released by Marvel Comics back in 2006,
compiles all 24 issues of the 1977-1979 series Godzilla
King of the Monsters. The fact that this book
was released at all is somewhat of a modern miracle,
although the agreement with Toho clearly stipulated
a decent exchange of money, since it retails for more
than any other release in the Essential line. The
markup isn't too bad, though, since it roughly equates
to $2-$3 more than its counterparts. Like other releases
in this line, this book is entirely in black and white
inside, with no coloring at all. So these releases
are good for those wanting to catch up on a particular
segment of the Marvel universe, but for many this
aspect will undoubtedly disappoint. On the plus side,
both the front and back covers are pretty eye catching,
as Herb Trimpe and Ernie Chan's original artwork looks
fairly stellar thanks to the modern coloring, complete
with gradients and lighting shades, applied by Wil
Glass.
Now in regards to the series this book compiles, it's
a fun romp. Similar to the Godzilla movies of the
early 1970's, these aren't too serious in terms of
their outlook, although the title character does maintain
a level of menace through out. Sadly, the original
creations that Marvel came up with for the character
to fight are extremely uninspired, as are their names
such as Yetrigar. Thankfully, as the titular character
reaches New York he gets a chance to throw down with
a fair number of Marvel's more popular characters
and establishments, including the Fantastic Four,
the Avengers, SHIELD and a guest appearance by Spider-man.
Overall, it's a fun read, and unlike a lot of other
properties, is somewhat unique for having its slightly
cheesy allure to it while still keeping Godzilla as
a worthy antagonist. |
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