The King of Monsters has been given many upgrades over his long career, but nowGodzillais getting the ultimate pop culture makeover with his very ownIron Manarmor. Tony Stark is no stranger to creating gigantic Iron Man suits, but it’s questionable whether he’s ever created anything as awe-inspiring as this mechanized suit for the towering kaiju.
The suit is unveiled in Dave Wachter’s variant cover forGodzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #3. The story will see the X-Men, Hulk and Black Panther join the battle against the King of Monsters, as Godzilla continues his attack on Marvel canon. The suit uses Iron Man’s iconic gold and red and includes repulsor beams in the hands and chest, and even includes metallic teeth.
Wachter has penned several variant covers for the event, granting Godzilla the powers of different heroes including Fantastic Four’s Thing, the Venom symbiote, andthe spirit of vengeance known as Ghost Rider. Marvel also shared cover art from Mark Brooks, Jeehyung Lee, Jeremy Wilson and John Tyler Christopher, below.
MARK BROOKS
WELCOME TO GODZILLA’S WORLD, X-MEN! HOPE YOU SURVIVE THE EXPERIENCE…
As Godzilla’s wave of desolation arrives on the shores of Madripoor, the X-Men join the fight for the planet’s survival! As they struggle to hold the line against the King of the Monsters, Professor Xavier fights his own mental battle as he attempts to penetrate and pacify the mind of the Kaiju – but when he discovers what lurks in the mind of the rampaging Godzilla, all bets are off! Plus, the Hulk enters the fray with an earth-shattering entrance that sends ripples felt across the world, including in Wakanda, where Black Panther is done waiting to be the next victim of the kaiju’s frenzy. If Godzilla insists on fighting, Wakanda will prove the kaiju isn’t the only one capable of bringing the destruction!
Marvel Is Making the Most of Its Godzilla Crossovers with Unique Upgrades
Yes, We Already Got a Hulk-Zilla
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universeis a five-issue miniseries, following up Marvel’s recent slate of one-shots where its iconic heroes take on Godzilla (each in their own alternate reality.) Marvel has made the most of this historic team-up by exposing Godzilla to a variety of jaw-dropping transformations, gifting it new power sourcesincluding the Hulk’s gamma radiationand even Silver Surfer’s Power Cosmic.
This Isn’t the First Time Iron Man Went Gigantic
While Godzilla’s Iron Man suit is impressive, it’s not the first time Tony has built a towering suit. Models like Fin Fang Foom Buster and Celestial suit have achieved similar scale, while absorbing Galactus' powers turnedTony Stark into the humongous Iron God. However,it’s likely the case that Tony has never created a weapon as powerful as his own repulsor technology combined with Godzilla’s atomic breath. Fans are used to a robotic Godzilla thanks to recurring villain Mechagodzilla, but Tony Stark’s technology makes that towering mech seem redundant.
It’s been a huge treat for fans to seeGodzilla not just clashing with Marvel’s heroes, but being transformed through unique interactions with comic lore. The King of Monsters was already an unparalleled threat, but giving the kaiju his own gamma muscles and Iron Man armor has taken him to the next level. Hopefully,Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universeis as imaginative and creative as theGodzilla vs…specials, with Dave Wachter’sGodzilla/Iron Mancover giving fans reason to believe that will be the case.
Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #3is coming August 07, 2025.
Godzilla
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
Iron Man
Anthony “Tony” Edward Stark, AKA Iron Man, is a Marvel Comics superhero who has enjoyed several years of the spotlight and has become a mainstay in several Marvel media franchises. After suffering a critical injury, Tony creates a specialized armored suit powered by an arc reactor, which keeps him alive. Egotistical but good-hearted, Tony utilizes his super intellect and inventions to fight to protect humanity from various threats, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers. In 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe was kicked off with the film Iron Man, which starred Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero.
