Godzilla Rivals vs. Hedorah
IDW · 2021 · 1 issue
About the series
In 2021, IDW launched Godzilla Rivals vs. Hedorah, a single-issue comic that pits the King of the Monsters against the smog-like, pollution-feeding kaiju Hedorah. This standalone battle is part of a broader "Rivals" series, with the issue focusing on a destructive clash fueled by environmental decay. While no single creator is most associated with the whole series, this entry showcases a classic monster-on-monster conflict that highlights Hedorah's unique, toxic threat. It matters as a concise, visually dramatic encounter that taps into Godzilla's long history of facing bizarre, elemental foes.