Chaos lands on Madripoor as Godzilla’s wave of destruction crashes ashore, and the X-Men leap into action to defend the planet. As they struggle to hold their ground against the unstoppable King of the Monsters, Professor Xavier faces a mental showdown of his own, attempting to calm the rampaging Kaiju, only to uncover the terrifying depths of Godzilla’s mind, turning the stakes even higher.
Building on the explosive foundation established in Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #1 and the escalating madness of issue #2, the series has carefully prepared the stage for this next clash. Issue #3 raises the stakes by introducing the X-Men, a group that brings more to the conflict than just raw power. Their arrival shifts the tone of the battle from large-scale destruction to something with a sharper emotional edge, particularly for Wolverine, whose ties to Madripoor run deep through his ownership of a restaurant there. Like the previous issues, this chapter delivers on its promise of larger-than-life action, inventive imagery, and a clash that pushes every character to their breaking point. Gerry Duggan writes with the freedom of someone unbound, unleashing new levels of combat and devastation that keep the stakes sky high.
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The story begins with Godzilla in the Astral Plane, facing off against Dormammu, who, to everyone’s surprise, is swiftly defeated. This iteration of Godzilla appears impervious to any form of magic, forcing Dormammu to eject him into Madripoor, clearly eager to avoid further confrontation. Word of Godzilla’s arrival spreads quickly, prompting Wolverine to report the situation, and the X-Men soon mobilize to confront him, preparing for a showdown that promises to test both their skills and their limits.
This issue captures the playful imagination we all had as kids, wondering how characters from different universes would clash. Magneto and Wolverine take on Godzilla with varying degrees of success, though Magneto fares noticeably better than he did in his battle against the Predators in Predator Kills the Marvel Universe. Gambit wields a weapon that is logical in concept but exaggerated to an absurd, larger-than-life scale. Even ordinary items, like hot sauce, are turned into inventive tools of chaos. The story leans unapologetically into outrageous spectacle, and its full embrace of over-the-top creativity makes the issue an exhilarating and thoroughly entertaining ride.
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Amid the chaos of the battle, the story takes a moment to focus on Black Panther, who holds the very object Godzilla seeks to destroy. This setup lands early enough that the cliffhanger sending Godzilla to Wakanda feels natural. Xavier also gets a crucial moment, offering insight into Godzilla’s perspective and revealing that the creature isn’t the purely heroic figure we’ve seen in the past, at least not while pursuing its current mission. These quieter moments give the issue some substance, grounding an otherwise explosive and over-the-top spectacle.
The pencils are meticulously detailed, capturing both character accuracy and the thrill of large-scale action. Jesus Aburtov’s vibrant coloring enhances the comic-book energy, making every page pop. Paired with the dynamic artwork of Paco Medina and Javier Garrón, the visuals deliver an event-level spectacle, brimming with sharp detail and nonstop intensity. The creative team succeeds in bringing the story to life with cinematic flair, blending high-octane action and visual excitement. The result is a comic that fully embraces its blockbuster ambitions, offering readers an experience that balances spectacle with storytelling in a way that’s as exhilarating as it is visually stunning.
For what it’s worth, Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe #3 delivers exactly what fans expect: unbridled chaos as mutants clash with the King of the Monsters. Gerry Duggan and the art team fully embrace imaginative, over-the-top action, combining cinematic visuals with fight sequences that feel like the wildest childhood daydreams come to life.
The issue isn’t subtle or intellectually heavy, but it’s an absolute thrill, with just enough story beats to make the mayhem engaging. Highlights include inventive, mutant-specific combat moves and the blockbuster-level artwork from Paco Medina, Javier Garrón, and Jesus Aburtov, whose colors and designs bring the spectacle vividly to life. Small narrative threads, like Black Panther’s subplot and Xavier’s perspective on Godzilla, add depth without slowing the action. It’s all spectacle first, story second, though Godzilla’s power feels inconsistent, effortlessly overpowering magical opponents with little explanation.
The X-Men Enter the Fight in ‘Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe’ #3
For what it’s worth, Godzilla Destroys The Marvel Universe #3 delivers exactly what fans expect: unbridled chaos as mutants clash with the King of the Monsters.
