Monster Name:  Kumonga Movie Appearances:   Son of Godzilla, Godzilla’s Revenge, Godzilla vs Gigan, Destroy All Monsters, Godzilla: Final Wars Kumonga is a giant spider kaiju that lives on Monster Island. Originally debuting in Son of Godzilla  under the name “Spiga,” the creature later became widely known as Kumonga. This colossal arachnid has the ability to spray thick webbing and strike with poisonous stingers, making it one of Monster Island’s most dangerous predators. In

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: 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

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