The Spider-Man vs. Godzilla Crossover Teases “Venomzilla”

We have already written about the major Godzilla vs. Spider-Man crossover event, which is set to debut on April 30, 2025. The story is part of a series of ongoing crossovers, and we will see what Marvel’s most popular superhero will be able to do once the massive kaiju comes to New York City.

A lot of thrills await us in the upcoming crossover, although it remains to be seen how Spider-Man can face such a large and powerful threat, i.e., what the writer will come up with. We know that the story is set in the 80s and based on what Joe Kelly said, we’re in for a venomous surprise!

In a recent talk with the press, Joe Kelly commented on the 80s setting and how it impacts the story:

Godzilla.com: This story is set in the ’80s when you were actively collecting Spider-Man comics. What was your experience with Godzilla like back then (and did you see The Return of Godzilla AKA “Godzilla 1985” in theaters)?

Joe Kelly: Godzilla always had a place in my heart – my favorite monster by far. I grew up watching Godzilla movies on TV, the cartoon series, and a prized possession of mine was the Shogun Warriors Godzilla. I loved that it was mysterious – a “good guy” in some movies and a “bad guy” in others, though as a kid I preferred the former. That unpredictability made Godzilla stand out for me. That said, in the 1980s, I was not actively searching out Godzilla adventures so I missed its epic return to theaters!

Also, the 80s setting also means that Spider-Man will be wearing his black suit, but also that he still does not know that it is Venom, as that piece of information was not known at the time.

This means we’re in for a tread, and Kelly confirms that:

Godzilla.com: We know that a certain Black Suit will figure into Godzilla vs. Spider-Man #1. Aside from the time period that this comic is set in, what makes the Black Suit a fun addition to a Godzilla story?

Joe Kelly: Godzilla has been haunted by extraterrestrial creatures and cultures since the early days. Even though Spider-Man does not yet know that his black suit is more than just some cool, outer space threads, it’s an alien life form – and that is Godzilla bait! Seems like a great excuse to get Spider-Man and Godzilla together!

What could it be? A “Venomzilla” or something else? Well, we’ll see soon! Until then, remember to keep following us for more updates!

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