Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Danielle Szarka Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla items available in comic book shops beginning May 2016. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s April edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com.
Godzilla: Oblivion #4 Subscription Variant. Image courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.Godzilla: Oblivion #4 (of 5) Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Brian Churilla The humans of our Earth fight fire with fire as they begin to create their own counter-measures for Godzilla. Yet the alternate Earth still has more monster surprises in store! Fourth issue of the new Godzilla mini-series by writer Joshua Fialkov (Doctor Who, Ultimate FF) and artist Brian Churilla (Big Trouble in Little China!, TMNT). Publisher: IDW Publishing Item Code: APR160536 Previews Page: 106 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 In Comic Shops: June 22, 2016 Godzilla: Oblivion #4 Subscription Variant Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: James Stokoe For subscription customers only... a variant cover from James Stokoe (Godzilla: Half Century War, Godzilla in Hell)!
Publisher: IDW Publishing Item Code: APR160537 Previews Page: 106 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 In Comic Shops: June 22, 2016 Godzilla: Oblivion #4 Retailer Incentive Variant Writer: Joshua Fialkov Artist: Brian Churilla Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Michael Walsh Cover variant by Michael Walsh. Retailers will receive 1 RI cover for every 10 copies ordered of Godzilla: Oblivion #4. Publisher: IDW Publishing Previews Page: 106 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 In Comic Shops: June 22, 2016
Image courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.Godzilla Treasury Edition Writer: James Stokoe Artist: James Stokoe Cover: James Stokoe An extra large all-James Stokoe Godzilla extravaganza! Featuring the first issues of Godzilla: The Half Century War and Godzilla in Hell, as well as all of Stokoe’s assorted Godzilla covers over the years, this is the perfect place to get familiar with the master of monster’s work! Also featuring a cover gallery by top Godzilla talent like Arthur Adams, and more! Publisher: IDW Publishing Item Code: APR160539 Previews Page: 106 Pages: 64 Cover Price: $9.99 In Comic Shops: June 8, 2016
Image courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. © 2016 Toho Co., Ltd.Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Vol. 1 TPB Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artists: Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Godzilla returns, and the world will never be the same! Giant monsters are appearing across the globe and leaving complete devastation in their wake. But who -- or what -- might be behind their attacks? It`s up to Commander Steven Woods and his Counter-Kaiju Reaction forces to hold the monsters at bay, while young Lucy Casprell and her scientific research group, the Kaiju Watchers, attempt to find the truth behind the invasions. Trade paperback Vol. 1 collects issues #1–12 of the Godzilla: Rulers of Earth series. Publisher: IDW Publishing ISBN: 978-1-63140-626-3 Item Code: APR160540 Previews Page: 106 Pages: 280 Cover Price: $29.99 In Comic Shops: June 15, 2016
POP! GODZILLA: ATOMIC BREATH GODZILLA GLOW-IN-THE-DARK 6-INCH VINYL FIGURE A Previews Exclusive. The mighty monster Godzilla unleashes his deadly and destructive atomic breath with this new POP! Vinyl Figure from Funko! Standing 6" tall, this glow-in-the-dark version of the mighty creature is scheduled to ship May 2016. Available in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, S. Africa, United Arab Emirates, India, and Argentina. Window box packaging. Manufacturer: FUNKO Item Code: APR162788 Previews Page: 481 SRP: $24.99 In Comic Shops: May 18, 2016
GIANT GODZILLA “ALL OUT ATTACK” SOFUBI From Medicom Toy. At more than 14” tall, this soft vinyl sofubi of the Godzilla design from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968) is ready to level any city that stands in his way. This item was previously solicited in Previews Plus. Scheduled to ship in July 2016. Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: JAN168467 Previews Page: 511 SRP: $155.99 In Comic Shops: July 27, 2016
S.H. MONSTERARTS GODZILLA 2001
From Tamashii Nations. S.H.MonsterArts is back with a popular fan favorite, S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla 2001 from GODZILLA, MOTHRA AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira, Mosura, Kingu Gidora: Daikaiju Sokogeki, 2001)! Fans of the S.H.MonsterArts series will not be disappointed by this completely new and dynamically detailed sculpt from the capable hands of Japanese sculptor Sakai Yuji. GMK Godzilla is faithfully brought to life in figure form with great care taken in authentically recreating each defining aspect, from the predominant back spines to the iconic milky, white eyes. This item was previously solicited in Previews Plus. Scheduled to ship in August 2016. Available only in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Manufacturer: Bandai Tamashii Nations/Bluefin Item Code: DEC158671 Previews Page: 511 SRP: $82.99 In Comic Shops: August 31, 2016
Offered Again! GODZILLA VINYL WARS: PX GIANT DESTOROYAH GODZILLA SOFUBI WAVE 10 A Previews Exclusive. Godzilla: Vinyl Wars is a collaboration between Japan`s classic sofubi manufacturers and cutting-edge toy maker Medicom Toy. Each release in GVW is a reproduction of a classic Toho sofubi from the `60s through today, released legitimately for Western collectors for the first time ever. These hand-crafted, hand-painted figures inspired the designer toy movement, and will hold a place of high honor in your collection! "Medicom continues to offer a great line of Godzilla Sofubi to western collectors, helping give this classic monster a new, streamlined look with every piece coming to comic book shops,” said Diamond Purchasing Manager Eric Burkhardt. This Medicom "Burning Godzilla" from GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???VS??????, Gojira tai Desutoroia, 1995) is being offered again to retailers! Available now in the United States, Canada, and U.S. Territories. Not available in Asia. Manufacturer: MARMIT/MEDICOM Toy Item Code: FEB158086 Previews Page: 511 SRP: $160.00 In Comic Shops: Available Now
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