World War Godzilla erupts with overwhelming force as Black Panther unleashes a towering mech built to confront the King of the Monsters head-on. Their clash becomes an earthshaking spectacle that leaves the Marvel Universe reeling, with every blow between titan and machine sending shockwaves across the world. While these giants battle for dominance, Earth’s heroes scramble to uncover the truth behind Godzilla’s strange connection to vibranium, hoping that understanding this link might give them a chance to slow his unstoppable advance.
Guided by the creative talents of writer Gerry Duggan, artists Javier Garron and Scientronc, colorist Jesus Aburtov, and letterer Travis Lanham, Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #5 delivers a spectacular fusion of superhero drama and kaiju-sized destruction that reshapes the battlefield for every character involved.
Duggan delivers an impressive chapter that balances terror, awe, and unexpected sympathy for Godzilla, creating a creature who devastates the world yet still commands a surprising emotional pull. The Marvel heroes throw everything they have into one last effort to protect the planet, culminating in a desperate plan to launch Godzilla into space. For a moment, it seems they have succeeded, and the story even allows a brief breath of relief as the team gathers to celebrate a well-earned barbecue.
The sense of calm is cut short when the end of the issue turns out to be anything but reassuring, as the closing moments reveal a development that dramatically shifts the entire conflict. What initially seems like a victory quickly becomes a choice more perilous than letting Godzilla remain on Earth, with his launch into space hinting at consequences far worse than anyone expected. The twist hits with real impact, altering the story’s direction and setting the stage for challenges that will push the heroes even further. It leaves readers hungry to see how this fallout will develop into a potential sequel series.
The art team of Scientronc and Garron unleashes a wave of spectacular action, filling the pages with vivid color, explosive energy, and impressive detail. A pair of standout splash pages delivers sweeping scenes of destruction that feel almost operatic, and the artists make every moment count, whether it is Captain America bracing his shield against Godzilla and Magik’s devastating attacks or Thor channeling his full power in a series of striking panels. The visual storytelling turns each confrontation into a feast for the eyes, and Lanham’s lettering adds a playful intensity that shifts the tone from despair to exhilarating chaos. The result is a chapter that embraces the thrill of superhero spectacle, making the heroes’ counterattack feel as entertaining as it is desperate.
The issue comes with a variety of alternative covers, but the best one is drawn by Dave Wachter’s Marvelized Carnage-zilla. He doesn’t just put the symbiote over Godzilla; he fully re-imagines the kaiju as a living storm of tendrils, blades, and dripping biomass, capturing Carnage’s chaotic energy without sacrificing Godzilla’s titanic presence. The silhouette remains unmistakably monstrous and powerful, but the textures, the jagged forms, and the feral expression give it a vicious, almost feral intelligence that feels uniquely threatening.
Overall, Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #5 arrives with a sense of wild enthusiasm, throwing every possible spectacle at the reader and reminding us why this series has been such a joy to follow. Each page bursts with energy, and the artwork leans fully into chaos and excitement, turning every major moment into something bold and memorable. The creative team clearly revels in the larger-than-life scale of the conflict, inviting the audience to share that thrill with each turn of the page. Just when it seems as if the heroes have finally secured a victory and Earth can breathe again, Duggan shifts gears in the closing scenes and unveils a final twist that completely reshapes the direction of the story.
‘Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe’ #5 Review: Black Panther vs Godzilla
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #5 arrives with a sense of wild enthusiasm, throwing every possible spectacle at the reader and reminding us why this series has been such a joy to follow. Each page bursts with energy, and the artwork leans fully into chaos and excitement, turning every major moment into something bold and memorable.
