Godzilla: The Half-Century War

A compact, standalone tribute to the King of the Monsters, Godzilla: The Half-Century War (IDW, 2015) is a single-issue comic that distills the franchise’s core appeal into a tight, action-packed narrative. Written and drawn by James Stokoe, this story follows a military unit’s escalating battles with Godzilla over a fifty-year span, showcasing Stokoe’s signature dense, kinetic art and meticulous detail. It’s a beloved, self-contained entry that captures the epic scale and destructive awe of the classic Toho films.