Aun Haider June 7, 2025

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After the multiversal monster madness of the first volume, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 picks up four years later in a world that’s tried to move on. Barry and Iris are (finally) tying the knot, the League is back in action, and Amanda Waller is up to her usual morally questionable tricks, this time with a monster-sized contingency plan. Godzilla’s still out there, and Kong’s not thrilled about visitors to Skull Island. Now, the Suicide Squad joins the fray, with new toys, new faces, and a King Shark-sized twist.

“Monster Squad” is a roaring opener that juggles wedding bells, kaiju brawls, and mad science sometimes gracefully, sometimes chaotically. We drop into the issue right in the middle of a celebration: Barry Allen and Iris West are getting married. It’s a big deal, heartwarming, classic DC vibes, but that peace is short-lived. Elsewhere, Amanda Waller and her new associate (a shady Colonel with major “I know what’s best for the world” energy) have cooked up a plan that reads like a sci-fi fever dream: turn King Shark into a Kaiju. Because when you’re worried about Godzilla showing up again, naturally, the answer is “giant genetically enhanced man-shark.”

Meanwhile, Mercy Graves is digging into Lex Luthor’s disappearance, the League gets a cosmic ping from Skull Island, and Kong makes a grand entrance that lives up to the hype. There’s a lot going on, but it mostly works. The pace is quick, the set pieces are big, and the final pages promise the monster madness is just beginning.

Credit: DC Comics

This issue was a blast. But it’s also kind of a beautiful mess. Let’s start with the fun stuff: Giant King Shark wrestling Godzilla is ridiculous in the best way. He’s not just scaled up, he’s mutated, feral, and borderline unrecognizable. Think kaiju version of a WWE heel with dorsal fins. The fight choreography is wild, even if the scale sometimes feels off. It’s hard to convey just how massive these creatures are supposed to be when they’re crammed into tight panels. Still, the creativity is there, and the energy is high.

The DC character moments are hit or miss. Barry and Iris’s wedding gives the story some emotional grounding, but it’s quickly overshadowed by sci-fi exposition and dimensional shenanigans. Waller’s subplot is intriguing, especially if you enjoy watching her bend ethics until they snap, but it eats up page time that could’ve gone to giving the kaiju more spotlight. And speaking of spotlights, this is a Justice League book… technically. But they mostly feel like supporting characters in their own title so far, with the Suicide Squad and kaiju tech grabbing all the attention.

Also, the time jumps? Confusing. One minute we’re in “present day,” the next we’re in Cape Town “four years post G-Day,” and none of it’s clearly labeled. It takes a second read just to line things up mentally. That’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, it just makes the issue feel less fluid than it could be.

Art-wise, Christian Duce brings style, but there’s a lack of weight in some of the monster moments. Godzilla should feel massive, like the panel can barely contain him. Instead, it sometimes feels like he’s just “big.” Not earth-cracking, skyline-consuming big. Still, Luis Guerrero’s colors pop, especially with contrasting palettes: grim greens in Belle Reve, warm wedding tones, and lush jungle vibes on Skull Island. 

Credit: DC Comics

Brian Buccellato clearly has big ideas for this sequel, and he wastes no time setting things in motion. This issue swings for the fences, giving us kaiju Suicide Squad, shady government science, and hints of deeper Monsterverse lore. It’s ambitious, if not always cohesive. Fans of Godzilla, Kong, or chaotic crossovers will find plenty to chew on, just maybe not a full-course meal… yet.

Kaiju King Shark, a glider-powered Squad, and Skull Island drama Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 is a wild, uneven ride that promises even bigger battles ahead.

Aun Haider June 7, 2025

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After the multiversal monster madness of the first volume, Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 picks up four years later in a world that’s tried to move on. Barry and Iris are (finally) tying the knot, the League is back in action, and Amanda Waller is up to her usual morally questionable tricks, this time with a monster-sized contingency plan. Godzilla’s still out there, and Kong’s not thrilled about visitors to Skull Island. Now, the Suicide Squad joins the fray, with new toys, new faces, and a King Shark-sized twist.

“Monster Squad” is a roaring opener that juggles wedding bells, kaiju brawls, and mad science sometimes gracefully, sometimes chaotically. We drop into the issue right in the middle of a celebration: Barry Allen and Iris West are getting married. It’s a big deal, heartwarming, classic DC vibes, but that peace is short-lived. Elsewhere, Amanda Waller and her new associate (a shady Colonel with major “I know what’s best for the world” energy) have cooked up a plan that reads like a sci-fi fever dream: turn King Shark into a Kaiju. Because when you’re worried about Godzilla showing up again, naturally, the answer is “giant genetically enhanced man-shark.”

Meanwhile, Mercy Graves is digging into Lex Luthor’s disappearance, the League gets a cosmic ping from Skull Island, and Kong makes a grand entrance that lives up to the hype. There’s a lot going on, but it mostly works. The pace is quick, the set pieces are big, and the final pages promise the monster madness is just beginning.

Credit: DC Comics

This issue was a blast. But it’s also kind of a beautiful mess. Let’s start with the fun stuff: Giant King Shark wrestling Godzilla is ridiculous in the best way. He’s not just scaled up, he’s mutated, feral, and borderline unrecognizable. Think kaiju version of a WWE heel with dorsal fins. The fight choreography is wild, even if the scale sometimes feels off. It’s hard to convey just how massive these creatures are supposed to be when they’re crammed into tight panels. Still, the creativity is there, and the energy is high.

The DC character moments are hit or miss. Barry and Iris’s wedding gives the story some emotional grounding, but it’s quickly overshadowed by sci-fi exposition and dimensional shenanigans. Waller’s subplot is intriguing, especially if you enjoy watching her bend ethics until they snap, but it eats up page time that could’ve gone to giving the kaiju more spotlight. And speaking of spotlights, this is a Justice League book… technically. But they mostly feel like supporting characters in their own title so far, with the Suicide Squad and kaiju tech grabbing all the attention.

Also, the time jumps? Confusing. One minute we’re in “present day,” the next we’re in Cape Town “four years post G-Day,” and none of it’s clearly labeled. It takes a second read just to line things up mentally. That’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, it just makes the issue feel less fluid than it could be.

Art-wise, Christian Duce brings style, but there’s a lack of weight in some of the monster moments. Godzilla should feel massive, like the panel can barely contain him. Instead, it sometimes feels like he’s just “big.” Not earth-cracking, skyline-consuming big. Still, Luis Guerrero’s colors pop, especially with contrasting palettes: grim greens in Belle Reve, warm wedding tones, and lush jungle vibes on Skull Island. 

Credit: DC Comics

Brian Buccellato clearly has big ideas for this sequel, and he wastes no time setting things in motion. This issue swings for the fences, giving us kaiju Suicide Squad, shady government science, and hints of deeper Monsterverse lore. It’s ambitious, if not always cohesive. Fans of Godzilla, Kong, or chaotic crossovers will find plenty to chew on, just maybe not a full-course meal… yet.

Kaiju King Shark, a glider-powered Squad, and Skull Island drama Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 #1 is a wild, uneven ride that promises even bigger battles ahead.