IDW Announces THE DEATH OF GODZILLA With Epic DEATH OF SUPERMAN Homage Cover
The King of the Monsters is about to fall.
IDW Publishing has dropped a bombshell with Godzilla #6, arriving January 7, 2026, and it will feature the death of Godzilla.
Writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija are taking the iconic kaiju into uncharted territory with this major event issue. And to mark the occasion, legendary comic creator Dan Jurgens, the man behind The Death of Superman, has crafted a stunning variant cover paying tribute to one of the most iconic comic book moments of all time.
Jurgens shared his excitement about the project, saying:
"When the good folks at IDW asked about the possibility of a special 'Death of Godzilla' cover that would play off the iconic cover that Brett Breeding and I did for Superman #75, I was definitely up for it.
“I've always been a fan of the big guy but hadn’t had a chance to draw him so this was the perfect way to scratch that itch. It was great fun to be able to contribute!"
While IDW is keeping the details of Godzilla’s death under wraps, readers can expect all the epic destruction and emotional impact worthy of the King’s downfall. But don’t expect him to stay gone for long.
In February’s Godzilla #7, Seeley returns alongside artist Hendry Prasetya for the creature’s mysterious resurrection. This time, the monster will rise in a terrifying new form, Kai-Sei Energy Godzilla, an evolution that promises to unleash power unlike anything fans have seen before.
Aaron John Gregory, Godzilla Product Development Manager, spoke about the bold creative move:
"Allowing IDW to ‘kill’ Godzilla only six issues into the new Kai-sei Era series just goes to show how much trust TOHO International has in both rock-star writer Tim Seeley and Eisner-winning Godzilla editor Jake Williams.
“These types of comic events cannot be handled lightly. In '92, as a young teenager I waited in a long line to buy a copy of Superman #75, and was blown away by the consequential brutality in those pages.
“I can tell you that the incredible team behind our new Kai-Sei era of Godzilla have delivered on that level; with all the electrifying excitement and pummeling panache you’ve come to expect in this series."
Editor Jake Williams added:
"Comics should be insane. And personally, I can't think of a more insane way to end arc 1 of the first ongoing Godzilla series in over a decade than killing Godzilla.
“For anyone waiting to check out this series — now's the time to jump on. We're delivering a Godzilla unlike any other, and finally making good on our promise to showcase 'a boy with the power of Godzilla.'"
While Godzilla’s demise may only be temporary, this storyline marks a monumental moment for IDW’s monster universe. Fans can look forward to a dramatic and emotional sendoff that sets the stage for whatever form the King of the Monsters takes next.
The Godzilla #6 “Death of” Homage Variant by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, and Gregg Whitmore, along with Jonathan Uribe’s main cover, can be seen below.
