This is a jaw-dropping, masterfully done comic book. Godzilla: Half Century War #1 is as good as it gets. Whether you are fan of Godzilla or not -- why the hell aren't you a fan of Godzilla, jerk?-- this comic delivers. It's huge in scope and drawn so perfectly, you'll wonder why you bothered buying any other comic books this week. This one has has it all.
James Stokoe writes and draws this book better than you can possibly imagine. His finely detailed artwork covers every page, giving each and every panel a truly epic feel. Seriously, at least once per page I thought “damn, that should be a poster!” As Godzilla tears through the city, you get see every window break, every car smashed, every building burned. Even if you know absolutely nothing about the giant, mega-ton lizard, do yourself a favor and just peek into this book when you are at your shop. I guarantee that you will be blown away. This art is, dare I say, perfect.
Art aside, what really makes this book work is the way Stokoe tells his story. All of the IDW Godzilla books have been pretty good, but they have always focused on the bigger story; the story of several monsters tearing the world apart. Stokoe tells the story of one guy, Lieutenant Ota Murakami, and his battle to save the citizens of Tokyo from Godzilla's rampage. It's a story told from the street, from the view of a single tank commander. It's engaging, thrilling and beautiful. I can't stress this enough, folks, buy this book. It's a must read and a must own.
Benjamin is a writer and storyteller. He owns many leather-bound books and his office smells of rich mahogany. Follow Benjamin on Twitter, or find him on IGN.
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