Note: This is article is from the 2013 Godzilla Island archive all views and opinions may have been changed. Some info may be outdated as well. The Plot: Rulers of Earth Issue #4 starts off with everyone discussing the attack on the aircraft carrier from the previous issue. Early reports claimed it was Godzilla, but we know it was actually Manda and Gezora. The defense forces are beginning to realize they’re dealing with an alien situation as well. Meanwhile, Godzilla is on a

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

Today I’m covering the Kaiju War Chronicle  story “Gorosaurus vs Kumonga” by James Webster —and I’ve got to say, this one genuinely surprised me! It’s a short but intense battle with an unexpected ending, and it gave some long-overdue spotlight to one of the most underrated Kaiju in Toho history: Gorosaurus. The fight kicks off with Kumonga wandering across Monster Island, minding his own business, when Gorosaurus suddenly charges in and launches a relentless assault. From th

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

The Plot: Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #2  picks up right where issue #1 left off Godzilla and Zilla battling it out in Hawaii. The action is fast-paced, cinematic, and filled with classic kaiju energy that fans love. This issue expands the human side of the story as well. We learn more about a soldier named Chavez, who lost his family in a previous Godzilla attack. Despite his trauma, Chavez remains one of Earth’s top defenders known for having taken down three kaiju while pilo

Note: The written portion of this article is the 2013 Godzilla Island Archive review, at the bottom you can find our recent Maser Squad video review where both Dan & Frank (Godzilla Island) discussed this film with new views and opinions. The Plot The movie opens with a research crew flying over the ocean when their flight instruments start picking up strange interference something resembling brain waves. As they try to trace the source, they spot Godzilla in the water and qu

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

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) marks a major milestone as the first Godzilla film in color and one of Toho’s most iconic monster crossovers. It’s a fun, fast-paced entry that helped bring Godzilla to an even wider audience.

Godzilla Raids Again is a strong follow-up to the original and an important milestone it’s the first film in the franchise to feature a monster battle. The dynamic between Godzilla and Anguirus set the tone for future kaiju rivalries.

Note: This post was originally published in 2013 on Godzilla Island all views and opinions may have since changed. Monster Apperances: Godzilla The Plot: Reporter Steve Martin is on his way to Cairo when he stops over in Japan. Upon landing, he’s questioned by local authorities who ask if he "noticed anything unusual during his flight?" He hasn’t but learns that his plane’s route passed over the wreckage of a ship destroyed by an unknown force. Intrigued by the mysterious s

Note: This article is from 2013 transfered from GodzillaIsland.com This marks the first entry in a new recurring feature here on GodzillaIsland.com , where I’ll be exploring Toho’s “Lost Projects”  — films that were planned, rewritten, or abandoned entirely. This list, originally documented by the legendary fan site Toho Kingdom , includes everything from early drafts of beloved kaiju movies to mysterious scripts that never made it past the planning stage. Be sure to read Ea

Note: This articles was originally published in 2013 on Godzilla Island. All views & opinions may have since changed. Monster Apperances: Anguirus , Godzilla, Gigan, Jet Jaguar, Megalon, Rodan The Plot Seatopian Emperor Antonia The movie opens with nuclear testing in the ocean. On Monster Island, Godzilla and Anguirus are caught in clouds of radiation and pollution caused by the blasts. Meanwhile, deep beneath the waves, the people of Seatopia are furious the tests are destro

Monster Appearing: Anguirus , Ebirah , Gabara , Giant Condor , Godzilla, Gorosaurus , Kamacuras , Kumonga , Maneater Plant, Minilla (Minya) The Plot: This movie follows a young boy with a big imagination named Ichiro. It begins with Ichiro walking home from school with his friend Sachiko, when they run into a bully named Sancho and his gang. After being harassed, Ichiro heads home, where he spends most of his time alone since his parents are always working late. Lonely, he

Note: This review was originally written back in 2013. Since then, Godzilla: Rulers of Earth went on to become the longest-running Godzilla comic series—and to this day, it remains my favorite comic series I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. I hope you enjoy this throwback review and see how I felt all those years ago experiencing Rulers of Earth for the first time. Monsters Appearing: Anguirus , Battra, Gigan, Godzilla, Hedorah, Kumonga , Mothra, Rodan , SpaceGodzilla, T

Mondo Poster Art By Tom Whalen Monsters Appearing: Godzilla, Rodan , King Ghidorah The Plot: A planet named Planet X is discovered by the World Space Authority, and two astronauts are sent to investigate. When they arrive, they see strange lightning in the sky and soon realize they are not alone. The astronauts are taken underground by the Xiliens, the inhabitants of Planet X. The Xiliens explain that their world was once like Earth until it was devastated by Monster Zero. D

Monsters Appearing: Godzilla, Mothra Larva, King Ghidorah, Rodan The Plot: A detective is assigned to protect a visiting princess. Before her plane even arrives in Japan, an assassination attempt via bombing destroys the plane but the princess escapes by jumping from it before the explosion. Meanwhile, a meteor shower occurs over Japan, and a large meteor crashes in the mountains. A team of scientists investigates the meteor and discovers its unusually strong magnetic propert