Look, if you told me five years ago that we’d see Superman getting blasted point-blank by atomic breath while King Kong rocks a Green Lantern ring, I would’ve told you to stop reading fanfiction. But here we are. Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong actually happened. It wasn’t just a fever dream or a weird fever-pitch pitch in a Burbank boardroom; it was a seven-issue spectacle that basically took every action figure in the toy box and smashed them together.
Honestly, the whole thing is kind of a trip.
Most people see the title and think it’s just another mindless crossover. A cash grab. But if you actually sit down with the pages, there’s a lot more weirdness and "wait, did they really just do that?" moments than you’d expect.
The Setup: Why Are They Even Fighting?
The story kicks off with something remarkably normal for a DC book: Clark Kent trying to propose to Lois Lane. Then, the Legion of Doom ruins everything. Shocking, right?
Basically, Lex Luthor and his buddies break into the Fortress of Solitude to steal the Dream Stone. Toyman—of all people—ends up using the stone to wish for something that would make the Justice League "taken seriously" as a threat. He wishes the Titans from the Monsterverse into the DC Universe.
Suddenly, you have Godzilla surfacing in the Metropolis bay and Kong causing a ruckus on Skull Island (which has conveniently shifted dimensions). It’s not a slow burn. By issue #1, the world is already ending.
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Who’s on the Team?
The creative heavy lifting was done by writer Brian Buccellato and artist Christian Duce. They had to juggle a massive roster:
- The League: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan and Jessica Cruz), and Aquaman.
- The Monsters: Godzilla, Kong, Behemoth, Scylla, Tiamat, and Camazotz.
- The Villains: Lex Luthor, Gorilla Grodd, and eventually a very shiny, very dangerous Mechagodzilla.
The Moment Everyone Talks About: Godzilla vs Superman
This is the big one. The "who would win" debate that has dominated forums for decades. In this series, they don't hold back.
Godzilla doesn't care that Superman is a "god." To Godzilla, Superman is just another alpha predator in his territory. In one of the most controversial panels of the series, Godzilla actually wins the first round. He hits Clark with a full-on blast of atomic breath.
It doesn't kill him—because, you know, it’s Superman—but it puts him in a coma for a good chunk of the story. It was a bold move. Fans were split; some loved seeing the "G-Man" get one over on the Man of Steel, while others felt it "disrespected" Kryptonian durability.
But hey, that’s the fun of an Elseworlds-style story. The stakes feel real because it’s not tied to the main continuity.
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The Weird Stuff Nobody Mentions
While everyone focuses on the big brawls, some of the smaller details are what actually make the book memorable.
King Kong and Green Arrow. I'm not kidding. There’s a weirdly charming dynamic where Oliver Queen ends up on Skull Island. Watching a guy with a bow and arrow try to navigate a world of 300-foot apes is hilarious.
The Bat-Mech. Batman realizes pretty quickly that Batarangs aren't going to do squat against a kaiju. So, he does what Bruce Wayne always does: he builds a giant robot. Seeing the "Bat-Mech" go toe-to-toe with monsters is pure Saturday morning cartoon energy.
The Green Lantern Ring.
At one point, Kong actually gets a hold of a Green Lantern construct energy to boost his power. It’s the kind of visual that makes you realize the creators were having a blast.
The Legion’s Plan Backfires (As Usual)
Lex Luthor thinks he can control Godzilla. He really does. He uses pieces of Mechagodzilla to try and harness the "Alpha Signal." Predictably, Godzilla isn't a fan of being told what to do. The climax of the series involves a desperate alliance between the heroes and the monsters to stop a "Titanized" threat that threatens both their worlds.
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Why a Sequel is Already Happening
The first series wrapped up in early 2024, but the demand was high enough that DC and Legendary announced Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kong 2.
This time, the tables are turned. The Justice League is heading into the Hollow Earth. Amanda Waller and Task Force X are involved, trying to create "hybrid Titans" that they can control. If the first series was about the monsters coming to our world, the sequel is about the heroes surviving theirs.
We’re already seeing "Titanized" versions of DC characters in the previews for the 2025/2026 run. Think giant, mutated versions of villains like Bane or even heroes. It’s getting weird, and honestly, that’s the only way a crossover like this works.
Actionable Insights for Fans
If you're looking to dive into this crossover, don't just go in expecting a deep philosophical treatise on the nature of power. Go in for the spectacle.
- Read the Hardcover: The collected edition has much better paper quality than the individual floppies, and the art by Christian Duce really pops in a larger format.
- Check the Variant Covers: Some of the "Roar Sound FX" covers are actually collectors' items now. They have literal sound chips in them.
- Don't Worry About Canon: This isn't "Earth-Prime." It's a standalone story. Just enjoy the fact that Godzilla is punching a superhero.
- Follow the Sequel: The 2025/2026 series is leaning much harder into the "Monsterverse" lore, including characters like Lee Shaw from the Monarch TV show.
The series proves that sometimes, we don't need a deep "why." We just need to see a giant radioactive lizard trade blows with the World's Greatest Detective. It’s loud, it’s colorful, and it’s exactly what comic books were made for.
If you want to track down the issues, head to your local comic shop or check out the DC Universe Infinite app. The trade paperback is usually available at most major retailers for around $30. Grab some popcorn, because issue #7 is basically a Michael Bay movie on paper.