Godzilla Vs. America: Los Angeles

Godzilla vs America #2

by Gabriel Hardman, Dave Baker, Jordan Morris

Is the city of angels ready for a God…zilla? Fresh off Godzilla’s destructive stop in Chicago, the King of the Monsters is headed for Hollywood! Join a superstar team of Los Angeles–based comics creators for four incredible stories all set in the filmmaking capital of the world. A terrified film crew does everything they can to trick our favorite kaiju, residents use a guide to LA’s transit system to escape the monsters’ attack, and much, much more in the second installment of Godzilla vs. America! This issue includes stories by Gabriel Hardman (Green Earth One, The Brave and the Bold), J. Gonzo (Image Comics’ La Mano del Destino, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Dave Baker (Mary Tyler Moorehawk, Black, White & Green), and more!

Genres: Comics

56 pages, Hardcover

Published March 10, 2026

Reviews

[Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

First there was Chicago, now it's LA's turn! Mixed bag of 4 stories, with varying styles of graphics. Would have liked a little more Godzilla. Boston, you're next!

[The Void Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Book Review: Godzilla vs. America: Los Angeles**
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 out of 4)

The King of Monsters stomps his way into Hollywood in *Godzilla vs. America: Los Angeles*, where a powerhouse lineup of comic creators delivers an anthology packed with humor, action, and city-specific chaos. With contributions from Gabriel Hardman (*Green Lantern: Earth One*, *Batman: The Brave and the Bold*), J. Gonzo (*La Mano del Destino*, *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles*), Dave Baker (*Mary Tyler Moorehawk*, *TMNT: Black, White & Green*), and other talented storytellers, this issue turns LA into the ultimate battleground for kaiju mayhem.

### **What Works**
The creative diversity shines through in each of the four stories, all of which capture different facets of life in Los Angeles under Godzilla’s monstrous shadow. The film industry satire—where a terrified crew tries to outsmart a rampaging kaiju—is a standout, blending absurdity with razor-sharp wit. Then there's the practical survival guide, a delightfully grounded take on escaping LA’s transit system while dodging skyscraper-sized destruction.

Hardman’s cinematic storytelling elevates the issue’s intensity, while Gonzo’s distinctive art style brings an extra flair to the madness. Baker’s ability to weave humor and action ensures that the pacing never drags, keeping readers hooked from start to finish.

### **Minor Quibbles**
While the anthology format keeps things fresh, it does mean that some stories feel a little too brief—the sheer creativity on display makes you want to linger longer in each disaster scenario. More pages could have allowed deeper exploration of the people navigating the chaos.

### **Final Verdict**
With its top-tier roster of LA-based creators, *Godzilla vs. America: Los Angeles* delivers a wildly entertaining blend of satire, action, and kaiju-fueled destruction. Whether it’s behind-the-scenes film crews, frantic city dwellers, or hapless bystanders caught in the monster’s path, this issue packs a cinematic punch. Fans of Godzilla and urban disaster tales will find plenty to love here!

Happy reading 🦖📚

[Carly · Rating 2 out of 5]

i liked the first story and wish it was just a little longer.

i didnt like the second story. the colors were hard to look at and such a contrast from the first story it took a while to adjust.

i attempted to read the 3rd story but i quickly lost interest when they started talking about the competing trolly companies of LA so i skipped to the 4th story.

i read the first few pages of the 4th story and lost interest because shes preventing friends and family from evacuating so she can make a mech (from movie props) to fight Godzilla? I know Godzilla movies can be far fetched but come on.

I think this will be the end of the Godzilla vs America for me. I expected more. Chicago was a disappointment. The next one, Boston, will probably be the same.

[Rick Ray · Rating 2 out of 5]

Godzilla Vs. America: Los Angeles #1

Four Godzilla stories from LA based creatives, the King of Monsters has made his way to Los Angeles. A love letter of sorts to both Godzilla and to the city, we get to witness the carnage unfold as Hollywood crumbles, people stay stuck in traffic, and we get a handy guide to the LA transit system. Perhaps an issue that would have more significance to LA natives, this was a rather dull set of kaiju stories.

[Adrian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Tom Painter reporting from...atop Godzilla. I was able to escape from the traffic copter... Before it went down. As far as I know, my colleague, pilot Arya Patel, was lost in the crash. I have no way to extricate myself from this situation, so I'm going to attempt to cover it--

A fun find in the Oxfam bookshop in Liverpool city centre, and actually part of a larger find of the first four of these "Godzilla vs America" books.

Each book takes artists from the region and tasks them with producing short Godzilla tales. In total there are four stories which vary in approach, style, and tone.

In Los Angeles we get a guide to surviving a Godzilla attack, a live report from atop Godzilla, a studios tour gone wrong, and a match up between a giant robot and Godzilla.

Due to each story being limited in length, they have to pack a lot in. In places it felt a little rushed and not all the stories landed with me. However, it is a great way to check out the style of writers and artists who you may not have read before. 3 3/4 stars.

[William Wolford · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.5/5

First two stories were pretty good given the short format. Last two were not. I truly could not care less about the history of the LA metro system so I was not reading a pamphlet about it during my Godzilla comic book. The last story was some of the more amateur writing I've seen in a comic in awhile.

[Joseph Hoolachan · Rating 5 out of 5]

With living in LA county for past 4 years and being a huge Godzilla fan, this graphic short book was definitely a fun read. Especially the section on how to use the LA Metro to evade Godzilla 🤣. As an active metro reader (best time to do reading uninterrupted 😉) it was definitely fun to see familiar stuff.

[Alex Fyffe · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

The two middle stories were a lot of fun, but they're bookended by weaker ones, unfortunately.

[Craig Schorling · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first and second stories were pretty solid. The three story was a fun history lesson of the L.A. metro system but didn't have much Godzilla in it. The final story was too silly for me.

[Andrew Foster · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book primarily for the Jordan Morris story. (Though I notice at the time of this review this book is listed under the wrong Jordan Morris. There's 2 authors with the same name.)
I really enjoyed Jordan's story. Fun quick read. Some of the other stories I found to be a bit too slow or uninteresting. Overall worth reading though. Godzilla is always fun!