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| Title: | "Awakening" |
| Volume: | NA |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | $19.99 |
| Cover date: | May, 2014 |
| Publisher: | Legendary Comics |
| Credits | |
| Writers: | Max Borenstein; Greg Borenstein |
| Pencilers: | Eric Battle; Yvel Guichet; Alan Quah |
| Inkers: | Eric Battle; Yvel Guichet; Alan Quah |
| Cover artists: | Art Adams |
| Colorists: | Lee Loughridge |
| Letterers: | Pat Brosseau |
| Editors: | Bob Schreck; Gregory Tumbarello |
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Godzilla: Awakening is a one-shot comic book graphic novel featuring the infamous kaiju sensation, Godzilla. It was published by Legendary Comics and serves as a prequel to the 2014 reboot of the Godzilla film franchise.
Synopsis[]
Publisher's solicitation[]
In May 2014, audiences will witness the epic rebirth of the King of the Monsters as Legendary and Warner Bros. bring Godzilla to the big screen. To pave the way for the iconic creature's return, Legendary Comics is proud to present the official graphic novel Godzilla: Awakening. This 72-page story, set decades before the film, is co-written by Max Borenstein (screenwriter of the new Godzilla) and Greg Borenstein.
Delve into an incredible mystery, generations in the making. At the dawn of the atomic age, humanity awakens lifeforms beyond imagination, unleashing monumental forces of nature. This explosive, larger-than-life adventure is the perfect way for fans to experience the new Godzilla before seeing it in theaters.
Appearances[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Ishiro Serizawa
Monsters
- Godzilla
- Shinomura
Minor characters
Organizations
- Monarch
Races
- M.U.T.O.s
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Notes & Trivia[]
- Godzilla: Awakening is a prequel to the 2014 remake of Godzilla, directed by Gareth Edwards and produced by Legendary Pictures.
- This issue shipped on May 7th, 2014.
- Total page count: 80
- ISBN 1401250351
- ISBN 978-1401250355
- This volume includes several pencil sketches of Godzilla in the back of the book.
- Writer Max Borenstein is also the screenwriter of the 2014 Godzilla film, from which this volume is based.
- This is the first appearance of all characters. First appearance of this iteration of Godzilla.
- Legendary Comics is also known for publishing Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero and Holy Terror by writer/artist Frank Miller.
- Godzilla and Ishiro Serizawa are the only characters that appear in both the graphic novel and the film.
Recommended Reading[]
- Godzilla Vol 1, Marvel Comics series.
- Godzilla Vol 2, Dark Horse Comics series.
- Godzilla Vol 3, IDW Publishing series.