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Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens
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Expected publication April 21, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I read this in the original monthly issues, and wanted to share my opinions with anyone considering ordering the upcoming trade paperback.
While this mini-series could be read on its own and fully enjoyed, it is the concluding arc of Frank Tieri’s GODZILLA: HERE THERE BE DRAGONS trilogy.
While I did not appreciate this as much as previous versions it is still one of the better Godzilla series out there. Too many of them are just smash ‘em up epics. This one has much more substance, depth, and even interesting character development.
However, part of my feeling may be related to the absence of the great Inaki Miranda on art, who really brought some amazing detail to the settings. Angel Hernandez’s style is simpler, although he really excels at depicting various kaiju monsters in large panels throughout this series.
Flash forward to the 1950’s and the presence of UFOs in the night sky. It’s the Xilien invasion force. They have been on Earth as shape-shifters during the time of HERE THERE BE DRAGONS: SONS OF GIANTS (second arc of the trilogy) and have infiltrated into U.S. government. Jones is laughed out of the hearing and his special project is in jeopardy. Disillusioned, he is contacted by Dr. Kyoto and forcibly welcomed into the ranks of the Sons of Giants, who have been preparing for the Xilien invasion.
Godzilla is presently on a rampage and finally has the attention of government. A prefect time for the invasion. The Xiliens control Mechagodzilla who joins the battle. The Sons of Giants counter with Jet Jaguar, a Godzilla-sized android originally designed by Benjamin Franklin (former member of Sons of Giants).
Before this ends, a boatload of kaiju enter the fray, including Gigan, Space Godzilla, Hedorah, Mothra, etc. Things get wild when the Simians reveal themselves, life-long foes of the Xiliens. They look like characters straight from PLANET OF THE APES.
It’s a crazy story that touches upon Godzilla mythology from back in feudal Japan days. Tieri wraps up his trilogy in very entertaining fashion.
While this mini-series could be read on its own and fully enjoyed, it is the concluding arc of Frank Tieri’s GODZILLA: HERE THERE BE DRAGONS trilogy.
While I did not appreciate this as much as previous versions it is still one of the better Godzilla series out there. Too many of them are just smash ‘em up epics. This one has much more substance, depth, and even interesting character development.
However, part of my feeling may be related to the absence of the great Inaki Miranda on art, who really brought some amazing detail to the settings. Angel Hernandez’s style is simpler, although he really excels at depicting various kaiju monsters in large panels throughout this series.
Flash forward to the 1950’s and the presence of UFOs in the night sky. It’s the Xilien invasion force. They have been on Earth as shape-shifters during the time of HERE THERE BE DRAGONS: SONS OF GIANTS (second arc of the trilogy) and have infiltrated into U.S. government. Jones is laughed out of the hearing and his special project is in jeopardy. Disillusioned, he is contacted by Dr. Kyoto and forcibly welcomed into the ranks of the Sons of Giants, who have been preparing for the Xilien invasion.
Godzilla is presently on a rampage and finally has the attention of government. A prefect time for the invasion. The Xiliens control Mechagodzilla who joins the battle. The Sons of Giants counter with Jet Jaguar, a Godzilla-sized android originally designed by Benjamin Franklin (former member of Sons of Giants).
Before this ends, a boatload of kaiju enter the fray, including Gigan, Space Godzilla, Hedorah, Mothra, etc. Things get wild when the Simians reveal themselves, life-long foes of the Xiliens. They look like characters straight from PLANET OF THE APES.
It’s a crazy story that touches upon Godzilla mythology from back in feudal Japan days. Tieri wraps up his trilogy in very entertaining fashion.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
My thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for an advance copy of this graphic novel dealing with the King of All Monsters, this time in hero mode, defending the Earth from alien fiends, and mutated kaiju from beyond the stars.
Godzilla is a complicated kaiju that no one understands, not even the cult that has monitored his existence over the centuries. Godzilla can be a villain, a creature of hate and malice tromping through the cities of Japan, causing billions in damage, and leaving a trail of broken military equipment, and casualties. Other times Godzilla is a hero, the last bastion before rampaging kaiju and enemies from beyond the Earth, the disruption of water signaling that Godzilla is coming and fire and stomping await those who threaten the innocent. In Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens written by Frank Tieri and illustrated by Ángel Hernández, the King of All Monsters must defend the earth against an alien threat, one that has lived among us, infiltrated everything on Earth, and are using foul kaiju mecha and Frankenstein like, kaiju strong enough to defeat even Godzilla and mamy monster allies.
The book begins with Bob, a mid-level analyst trying to gain attention to a research project he has been working on, dealing with giant monsters and the true history of America. The time is the start of the Cold War. Enemies exist around every corner, and Bob has a fear that the enemies might be closer than one thinks. Bob suggest that many powerful people in history worshipped a creature known as Godzilla, a giant lizard that might have helped save humanity in the past. Laughter is his only response, but this laughter turns to gasps as Godzilla appears in Japan, tearing high tension wires down, and smashing real estate. This appearance also causes the Xilens, shape shifting aliens who have lived among us for years to launch their final and fatal attack on Earth. Bob is soon drawn into a conspiracy going back centuries, dealing with monsters, aliens, the secret history of the Earth, and the fate of mankind. However with this alliance of robots, kaiju and even aliens be enough to save the Earth from being destroyed?
A big planet spanning adventure with lots of action, lots of deception, and lots of cool images of monsters. The story is the culmination of a Godzilla secret history story, an Illuminati story featuring kaiju, that I found interesting. There are plenty of fights, lots of conspiracy and lots and lots of twists and turns. And stomping. Lots of stomping. Franken-kaiju, giant robots, bigger mechas, numerous kaiju, different aliens, the story is pretty full of all the best from various 70's Toho movies. The story moves fast, and holds up well. The art is quite good, capturing the awe of seeing these creatures, their battles, and the destruction left in their paths. I liked the design of the aliens, and can't help but think that must have been hard to draw.
A fun adventure. One doesn't need to have read the other stories in this series to follow this tale. Everything is explained and really it is more the fire blasts and kaiju battles that are the draw. A fun book, with a real cinematic feeling to it.
Godzilla is a complicated kaiju that no one understands, not even the cult that has monitored his existence over the centuries. Godzilla can be a villain, a creature of hate and malice tromping through the cities of Japan, causing billions in damage, and leaving a trail of broken military equipment, and casualties. Other times Godzilla is a hero, the last bastion before rampaging kaiju and enemies from beyond the Earth, the disruption of water signaling that Godzilla is coming and fire and stomping await those who threaten the innocent. In Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens written by Frank Tieri and illustrated by Ángel Hernández, the King of All Monsters must defend the earth against an alien threat, one that has lived among us, infiltrated everything on Earth, and are using foul kaiju mecha and Frankenstein like, kaiju strong enough to defeat even Godzilla and mamy monster allies.
The book begins with Bob, a mid-level analyst trying to gain attention to a research project he has been working on, dealing with giant monsters and the true history of America. The time is the start of the Cold War. Enemies exist around every corner, and Bob has a fear that the enemies might be closer than one thinks. Bob suggest that many powerful people in history worshipped a creature known as Godzilla, a giant lizard that might have helped save humanity in the past. Laughter is his only response, but this laughter turns to gasps as Godzilla appears in Japan, tearing high tension wires down, and smashing real estate. This appearance also causes the Xilens, shape shifting aliens who have lived among us for years to launch their final and fatal attack on Earth. Bob is soon drawn into a conspiracy going back centuries, dealing with monsters, aliens, the secret history of the Earth, and the fate of mankind. However with this alliance of robots, kaiju and even aliens be enough to save the Earth from being destroyed?
A big planet spanning adventure with lots of action, lots of deception, and lots of cool images of monsters. The story is the culmination of a Godzilla secret history story, an Illuminati story featuring kaiju, that I found interesting. There are plenty of fights, lots of conspiracy and lots and lots of twists and turns. And stomping. Lots of stomping. Franken-kaiju, giant robots, bigger mechas, numerous kaiju, different aliens, the story is pretty full of all the best from various 70's Toho movies. The story moves fast, and holds up well. The art is quite good, capturing the awe of seeing these creatures, their battles, and the destruction left in their paths. I liked the design of the aliens, and can't help but think that must have been hard to draw.
A fun adventure. One doesn't need to have read the other stories in this series to follow this tale. Everything is explained and really it is more the fire blasts and kaiju battles that are the draw. A fun book, with a real cinematic feeling to it.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Great big kaiju thanks to IDW Publishing and NetGalley for sharing an advanced copy of their latest Godzilla collection Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens by Frank Tieri with artwork by Angel Hernandez. I really enjoyed this story as it represents much of what makes the Godzilla stories so fun and entertaining. Not only does Godzilla work to protect the earth from an alien invasion, but he also teams up with some of his other kaiju friends like Mothra, Jet Jaguar, and Rodan to battle the invading Xiliens, a deceptive group of aliens who have the ability to shape-shift and take on human forms, and have been attempting to take over the world for centuries. However, they’ve upped their intensity to attempt to overtake the world by infiltrating various high-level government and military positions in post WWII America. I loved the historical element of the story in that it features President Eisenhour and other references to real historical individuals and events.
The main story follows Bob, a man who is trying to get pentagon buy in to use Godzilla as a defense weapon for Project Colossus. This project is based on the secret society called The Sons of Giants, whose members included Queen Elizabeth I, Ben Franklin, and Napoleon. These individuals protected the kaiju but also used them for defense and protection as well. Bob is interested in learning more about how this group might work to protect American interests and partner with the Pentagon for American defense; however, his supervisor, Director Stone, doesn’t take him too seriously, until Godzilla is sighted attacking Japan, when Eisenhour has renewed interest in seeking out the kaiju for America’s use. On his way to meet with the President, Bob is kidnapped by another mysterious group led by Dr. Kyoto. Bob finds out that this group is the one actually responsible for Project Colossus, and he also learns about the threat that the Xiliens pose to the inhabitants of Earth. As Bob learns more about Project Colossus and Dr. Kyoto’s role, the Xiliens attack various cities around the world, bringing out the kaiju to help defend major cities like Paris, Mexico City, New York, and Barcelona. Dr. Kyoto sends out Jet Jaguar, the robot kaiju, to battle the Xiliens and Mechagodzilla. Other kaiju like Rodan and Mothra battle evil kaiju helping the Xiliens. It’s a great story featuring kaiju battles in different major cities, all while the Xiliens are trying to take over Earth. It’s a fun and exciting story with some good action and great artwork from Angel Hernandez. I loved that the story also takes place during the original Godzilla time period, but the action happens all over the world. I’m also finding that I really enjoy these longer-form Godzilla stories that unfold over several issues. They allow for more plot to unravel, some characters to develop, and some surprises and tension to build. I’m hoping that IDW continues to create more stories like this that unfold over several issues and also feature a range of characters and kaiju. Highly recommended!
The main story follows Bob, a man who is trying to get pentagon buy in to use Godzilla as a defense weapon for Project Colossus. This project is based on the secret society called The Sons of Giants, whose members included Queen Elizabeth I, Ben Franklin, and Napoleon. These individuals protected the kaiju but also used them for defense and protection as well. Bob is interested in learning more about how this group might work to protect American interests and partner with the Pentagon for American defense; however, his supervisor, Director Stone, doesn’t take him too seriously, until Godzilla is sighted attacking Japan, when Eisenhour has renewed interest in seeking out the kaiju for America’s use. On his way to meet with the President, Bob is kidnapped by another mysterious group led by Dr. Kyoto. Bob finds out that this group is the one actually responsible for Project Colossus, and he also learns about the threat that the Xiliens pose to the inhabitants of Earth. As Bob learns more about Project Colossus and Dr. Kyoto’s role, the Xiliens attack various cities around the world, bringing out the kaiju to help defend major cities like Paris, Mexico City, New York, and Barcelona. Dr. Kyoto sends out Jet Jaguar, the robot kaiju, to battle the Xiliens and Mechagodzilla. Other kaiju like Rodan and Mothra battle evil kaiju helping the Xiliens. It’s a great story featuring kaiju battles in different major cities, all while the Xiliens are trying to take over Earth. It’s a fun and exciting story with some good action and great artwork from Angel Hernandez. I loved that the story also takes place during the original Godzilla time period, but the action happens all over the world. I’m also finding that I really enjoy these longer-form Godzilla stories that unfold over several issues. They allow for more plot to unravel, some characters to develop, and some surprises and tension to build. I’m hoping that IDW continues to create more stories like this that unfold over several issues and also feature a range of characters and kaiju. Highly recommended!
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
Take this as a bit of froth and it might be fine for a nice slice of entertainment. Unfortunately, it takes itself far too seriously. A scientist is trying to convince the US government they should be worried about something just registering on the breeze of rumours from Japan – something called Godzilla. But others already know there are routine alien attacks on earth, which brings in all the other kaiju from the mythos, a League of Extraordinary Alien-Bashers (such as Franklin – oh, and Wells' "War of the Worlds" was faction), and shapeshifters in power playing with mankind.
This, like all the weaker Godzilla stories, unfortunately sticks to the tried-and-trusted-and-disliked elevator pitch of "big characters go hell for leather, while us humans bicker about it". There is little else to this, and the puddingy, mish-mash mixture of influences only generates anything of interest when a certain Charlton Heston character quote turns up.
Certainly absent from this is Godzilla – while he's around somewhere, it's other kaiju that do the fighting, albeit it's just mahoosive character-free-zone fighting mahoosive character-free-zone. Here's King Ghidorah, Queen Ghidorah, Ace (Ventura) Ghidorah, Jackie Dora – and none of them matter at all. OK, the humans do register, but the rest of this is a total mess. Accept this as a pseudo-retro, disposable bit of flim-flam and you might see to giving it two stars.
This, like all the weaker Godzilla stories, unfortunately sticks to the tried-and-trusted-and-disliked elevator pitch of "big characters go hell for leather, while us humans bicker about it". There is little else to this, and the puddingy, mish-mash mixture of influences only generates anything of interest when a certain Charlton Heston character quote turns up.
Certainly absent from this is Godzilla – while he's around somewhere, it's other kaiju that do the fighting, albeit it's just mahoosive character-free-zone fighting mahoosive character-free-zone. Here's King Ghidorah, Queen Ghidorah, Ace (Ventura) Ghidorah, Jackie Dora – and none of them matter at all. OK, the humans do register, but the rest of this is a total mess. Accept this as a pseudo-retro, disposable bit of flim-flam and you might see to giving it two stars.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens delivers exactly the kind of wild, larger-than-life spectacle kaiju fans crave. The cover alone sets the tone: Godzilla stomping through a suburban neighborhood while a fleet of UFOs hovers overhead, blending classic monster mayhem with pulpy sci-fi invasion vibes.
The concept is delightfully over-the-top — extraterrestrials entering the Godzilla mythos adds a fresh twist while still honoring the franchise’s roots in city-smashing chaos. The artwork is dynamic and cinematic, capturing both the scale of destruction and the eerie menace of the alien presence. Godzilla looks powerful and expressive, while the glowing saucers and burning skyline create a dramatic sense of urgency.
Writers Frank Tieri and artist Angel Hernandez clearly lean into the fun, embracing genre mash-ups rather than playing it safe. If there’s any downside, it’s that the premise can feel a bit pulpy and campy for readers who prefer the darker, more grounded interpretations of Godzilla.
Overall, this is a thrilling, visually striking entry that combines monster action with sci-fi flair — a must-check-out for fans who enjoy their kaiju stories bold, imaginative, and just a little outrageous.
The concept is delightfully over-the-top — extraterrestrials entering the Godzilla mythos adds a fresh twist while still honoring the franchise’s roots in city-smashing chaos. The artwork is dynamic and cinematic, capturing both the scale of destruction and the eerie menace of the alien presence. Godzilla looks powerful and expressive, while the glowing saucers and burning skyline create a dramatic sense of urgency.
Writers Frank Tieri and artist Angel Hernandez clearly lean into the fun, embracing genre mash-ups rather than playing it safe. If there’s any downside, it’s that the premise can feel a bit pulpy and campy for readers who prefer the darker, more grounded interpretations of Godzilla.
Overall, this is a thrilling, visually striking entry that combines monster action with sci-fi flair — a must-check-out for fans who enjoy their kaiju stories bold, imaginative, and just a little outrageous.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I was excited to jump into Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens, because I liked the first two (one, two) books in this series.
Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
I wasn’t sure if I was into it at first, but they stuck the landing.
While I didn’t start out loving this book at all, I admit that it all came together in an enjoyable experience by the end.
Since a lot of the Godzilla lore has passed me by over the years, I had zero idea what was and wasn’t going over my head. The aliens were wild.
I don’t think that this one hit the heights that Here There Be Dragons II – Sons of Giants hit, this book has the harder job of convincing a story told over centuries.
Each volume successfully built upon the last.
This story did a fantastic job considering this saga. Threading things throughout history to this moment when the Xiliens planned their invasion so meticulously was great.
The Kaiju fight was elite.
I loved the worldwide Kaiju fight. It was nearly every monster that I’ve ever heard of in this universe battling to survive and conquer. The art from Angel Hernandez was awesome. Heather Breckel’s colors really stood out to bring that art to life.
Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
I wasn’t sure if I was into it at first, but they stuck the landing.
While I didn’t start out loving this book at all, I admit that it all came together in an enjoyable experience by the end.
Since a lot of the Godzilla lore has passed me by over the years, I had zero idea what was and wasn’t going over my head. The aliens were wild.
I don’t think that this one hit the heights that Here There Be Dragons II – Sons of Giants hit, this book has the harder job of convincing a story told over centuries.
Each volume successfully built upon the last.
This story did a fantastic job considering this saga. Threading things throughout history to this moment when the Xiliens planned their invasion so meticulously was great.
The Kaiju fight was elite.
I loved the worldwide Kaiju fight. It was nearly every monster that I’ve ever heard of in this universe battling to survive and conquer. The art from Angel Hernandez was awesome. Heather Breckel’s colors really stood out to bring that art to life.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Netgalley, IDW Publishing and Author Frank Teri and Artist Angel Hernandez for the eARC Comic of Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens in exchange for an honest review.
This is what a Godzilla comic is?! Listen. I read mainly Buffy Comics, a few Marvel comics like Loki, Blade, Civil War etc. I have never touched a Godzilla comic. This was so fun. This comic took There's Always a Bigger Fish and ran with it. I think I might have become a Godzilla comic fan. This comic was genuinely so fun for me. It reminded me of what it's like to be a kid again and have whimsy. I had such a hard time putting this down and pacing myself through it because I just needed to know what would come next. I'm sorry, I really can't get over how much fun this comic was. It really could have kept going and throwing more "anything you can do I can do better" and "I'll take your bet and raise you!" and I probably would have ate it up without a second thought.
If you want a fun unhinged blockbuster that thrills you and keeps you turning the page then pick this one up.
This is what a Godzilla comic is?! Listen. I read mainly Buffy Comics, a few Marvel comics like Loki, Blade, Civil War etc. I have never touched a Godzilla comic. This was so fun. This comic took There's Always a Bigger Fish and ran with it. I think I might have become a Godzilla comic fan. This comic was genuinely so fun for me. It reminded me of what it's like to be a kid again and have whimsy. I had such a hard time putting this down and pacing myself through it because I just needed to know what would come next. I'm sorry, I really can't get over how much fun this comic was. It really could have kept going and throwing more "anything you can do I can do better" and "I'll take your bet and raise you!" and I probably would have ate it up without a second thought.
If you want a fun unhinged blockbuster that thrills you and keeps you turning the page then pick this one up.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
SIMPLY THE BEST!
Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens is an unhinged and wildly creative 3rd story in the "Here There Be.." series. It is inventive while also being firmly seated within the Kaijuverse. I felt it was the perfect finale that takes everything this series has been building toward and just cranks the dial all the way up. I love how it jumps from ancient‑feeling lore straight into full‑blown alien chaos like it’s the most natural thing in the world. It’s goofy in the best way, absolutely packed with monster mayhem and retro sci‑fi vibes, but also just genuinely enthralling. I tore through it, grinning because it never stops being bold, bizarre, and ridiculously entertaining. And don't worry there are plenty of twists and turns as this ancient cult takes more of a modern(ish) day in this final volume. You don't want to miss this one!
Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens is an unhinged and wildly creative 3rd story in the "Here There Be.." series. It is inventive while also being firmly seated within the Kaijuverse. I felt it was the perfect finale that takes everything this series has been building toward and just cranks the dial all the way up. I love how it jumps from ancient‑feeling lore straight into full‑blown alien chaos like it’s the most natural thing in the world. It’s goofy in the best way, absolutely packed with monster mayhem and retro sci‑fi vibes, but also just genuinely enthralling. I tore through it, grinning because it never stops being bold, bizarre, and ridiculously entertaining. And don't worry there are plenty of twists and turns as this ancient cult takes more of a modern(ish) day in this final volume. You don't want to miss this one!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!
This was a really fun story that I couldn't put down! A unique tale full of action as aliens have invaded Earth, but it provides all the best elements from the kaiju universe. With so many twists and turns, I didn't feel like I had a moment of rest (in the best way!)
Frank Tieri storytelling is simply captivating, I could feel the tension being built so rapidly. Coupled with Ángel Hernández's breathtaking art, this is a comic that pulls you in from beginning to end.
Although this is the conclusion to the Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy, this can be read as a standalone.
"If the kaiju have been here for centuries, influencing our history...is it far-fetched to believe visitors from another planet have as well?"
This was a really fun story that I couldn't put down! A unique tale full of action as aliens have invaded Earth, but it provides all the best elements from the kaiju universe. With so many twists and turns, I didn't feel like I had a moment of rest (in the best way!)
Frank Tieri storytelling is simply captivating, I could feel the tension being built so rapidly. Coupled with Ángel Hernández's breathtaking art, this is a comic that pulls you in from beginning to end.
Although this is the conclusion to the Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons trilogy, this can be read as a standalone.
Review of advance copy received from Edelweiss+
In this third installment of the Here There Be Dragons trilogy, the action is transported to 1950s America as we get a full scale alien invasion mixed with Cold War paranoia in this incredibly fun series that blends history and kaiju. I’ve read quite a few of IDW’s Godzilla comics and this is easily among the very best of them with fun nods to both the real world and pop culture. I’m sad to see the series end, but I would gladly be there for another story.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Edelweiss Plus for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
Special Thanks to IDW Publishing and Edelweiss Plus for the digital ARC. This was given to me for an honest review.
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February 17, 2026Wow. Okay so this had some twist and turns, its maximum chaos all the time. This happens, then a bigger thing, now this then that. You wont stop, you wont believe it. It so random and over the top maybe too much but embrace the chaos and strap in for the ride.
November 26, 2025
horrible historia, que poco tiene que ver con precuelas
Review of advance copy
Nicely mashed Godzilla and sci-fi, but the development of the secondaries and their motivations is cursory at best , leaving the reader a bit deflated.
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