Godzilla is going to die.
That’s right, we’re not joking. IGN has exclusively previewed a new variant cover for Issue 6 of the main ongoing Kai-Sei run by Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija, in which they pay direct tribute to the iconic Death of Superman run from the 90s, that saw the Man of Steel perish in his battle with Doomsday. Here, it appears that the King of the Monsters will follow suit, as IDW Publishing has gently confirmed that Godzilla will be “killed” in this new issue in the epic climactic battle with Lament.
As this sixth issue is the conclusion of the first major Kai-Sei run, it seems fitting that Godzilla brushes up with mortality, something rarely seen in the franchise. Don’t worry, though. Godzilla will be back soon, as IGN also gave us our first look at the cover for Issue #7, showcasing an energized Big G looking better than ever in a form dubbed the “Kai-Sei Energy Godzilla!”
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“When the good folks at IDW asked about the possibility of a special ‘Death of Godzilla’ cover that would play off the iconic cover that Brett Breeding and I did for Superman #75, I was definitely up for it,” Jurgens tells IGN. “I’ve always been a fan of the big guy but hadn’t had a chance to draw him so this was the perfect way to scratch that itch. It was great fun to be able to contribute!”
“Allowing IDW to “kill” Godzilla only six issues in to the new Kai-sei Era series just goes to show how much trust TOHO International has in both rock-star writer Tim Seeley and Eisner winning Godzilla editor, Jake Williams. These types of comic events cannot be handled lightly,” says Aaron John Gregory, Godzilla Product Development Manager. “In ’92, as a young teenager I waited in a long line to buy a copy of Superman 75, “The Death of Superman”, and was blown away by the consequential brutality in those pages. I can tell you that the incredible team behind our new Kai-sei era of Godzilla have delivered on that level; with all the electrifying excitement and pummeling panache you’ve come to expect in this series. You may need a kaiju-sized Kleenex.”
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“Our goal is always to expand and reimagine the Godzilla mythology in bold and meaningful ways,” says Kristin Parcell, General Manager of Toho International. “The IDW comics line exemplifies that vision, offering stories that challenge expectations, captivate fans, and continue to evolve the legacy of the King of the Monsters.”
Godzilla #6 will be released on January 7th, 2026, with an order cutoff date of November 24th. Be sure to get your orders in with your local comic book shops… this will be a key issue in a few years!
