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Godzilla vs Gigan (1972) Review | Godzilla Island Archive
In this classic Showa-era entry, man-sized alien cockroaches disguised as humans attempt to take over Earth.
Frank Laudato
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Godzilla The Original Animated Series: The Firebird (Episode 1) Review | Godzilla Island Archive
The Plot: “The Firebird” The episode opens on a volcanic island where two geologists are studying seismic activity. Suddenly, an earthquake hits, setting off the volcano and trapping them on the island. As they send out a distress call, a massive bird-like monster rises from the erupting volcano — the Firebird! Meanwhile, aboard the Calico, Pete and Godzooky are fooling around when a giant tidal wave approaches the ship. With no way to escape, Captain Carl activates the Godzi
Frank Laudato
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) Review | Godzilla Island Archive
Godzilla VS. Hedorah is a confusing mix: it seems targeted toward a younger audience with Ken as the central child character, but the movie is surprisingly graphic for kids.
Frank Laudato
Oct 14, 20253 min read


What Could Have Been: King Kong vs. Godzilla 2 (The Unmade 1963 Sequel) | Godzilla Island Archive
Note: This article is from 2013's godzillaisland.com and has some updates to it since we have since got a King Kong vs Godzilla rematch. The Plot The proposed sequel to King Kong vs. Godzilla would have brought the two titans back for another colossal battle. And… that’s about it. The project never got far enough to develop a full story or script just a basic concept: Kong and Godzilla meet again for round two. My Thoughts Since there’s not much of a plot to go on, I’ll foc
Frank Laudato
Oct 10, 20252 min read


Godzilla Half-Century War Comic Series Review | Godzilla Island Archive
The Plot: This comic series follows two members of a Japanese tank battalion turned Godzilla specialists Ota Murakami and Kentaro Yoshihara. The story chronicles Godzilla’s history through Ota’s perspective across a 50-year time span. It begins in 1954, when Tokyo faces what the military believes to be a natural disaster until Godzilla steps out from behind the smoke and ruins. Ota and Kentaro’s entire battalion are wiped out, leaving their tank as the last line of defense. I
Frank Laudato
Oct 7, 20252 min read
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