Is there a more epic combination than Godzilla and pirates? What about Godzilla, pirates, a monster island, and a secret society involving the Queen of England herself? Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons is a conspiracy-filled story that will keep you reading cover to cover.
| Title: Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons | Writer: Frank Tieri |
| Illustrator: Inaki Miranda | Colorist: Eva de la Cruz Letterer: Nathan Widick |
| Release Date: April 9, 2024 | Genre: Sci-Fi / Historical |
| Publisher: IDW | Page Count: 128 |
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Synopsis
In the 1500s, a ship of seafaring navigators run afoul of a lost world where there is only one king, the King of the Monsters!
Before humanity had successfully traveled the entire globe, it was believed that monsters ruled the oceans just beyond the horizon. “Here there be dragons…” was written on maps to denote the areas people dared not go. That is, until Sir Francis Drake circumnavigated the seas, visiting foreign lands and collecting treasure. That’s what history tells us, at least, but history does not have the full tale.
Monsters did lurk yonder, living on an island that still doesn’t appear on any map, and among them was the king of them all…Godzilla! From Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda, the incredible team behind Old Lady Harley, comes a Godzilla adventure like no other. Collects the five-issue series.
Review:
Told as a hangman’s confession by a desperate pirate, Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons is a story where you’re never quite sure of the truth. The pirate relaying the tale is the epitome of an unreliable narrator, and no one else seems to believe him. A story involving the Queen, Sir Francis Drake, a secret society, a monster island, and the Spanish armada? Surely, he’s lying. Right?
The story in Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons is fast-paced and fun. If you enjoy historical action romps, this is perfect. Many monstrous creatures show up (Godzilla is not the only one!), which makes each issue in the volume exciting. I enjoyed the bits of historical context, though they were, admittedly, few and far between.
Art:
The art in Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons is larger than life. The proportions of the monsters and humans were perfect, and I loved the coloring throughout the series. The colors match the dank and dark pirate theme well. The lush monster island is bold and green, especially compared to the pirate’s dark cell. I loved the sailing maps in the volume, which made Godzilla almost feel like a secret pirate logbook.
Final Thoughts:
I enjoyed my time with Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons. This is perfect for you if you like Pirates of the Caribbean, King Kong, or Godzilla. However, this is also for you if you enjoy the historical secret societies of Assassin’s Creed or the Francis Drake bits in Uncharted.
Rating: 4/5 stars
Thanks to IDW for providing me with an advanced review copy. All the above thoughts are my own.
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