Writer: Tim Seeley
Artist: Giada Belviso
Colorist: Francesco Segala w/ Gloria Martinelli
Cover Artists: Hendry Prasetya & Francesco Segala
After finally embracing escalation in the previous issue, Godzilla #9 doubles down on that momentum. The kaiju stampede teased in the last chapter is now fully underway, and the story spreads the action across multiple battlefields as G-Force scrambles to respond. The scale increases dramatically, the pacing accelerates, and the series finally begins to feel like the large-scale monster event it has been building toward for several issues. While a few lingering weaknesses remain, this chapter delivers something earlier entries often struggled to provide: genuine excitement.
One of the most noticeable improvements is how confidently the issue handles the chaos. Instead of focusing on a single isolated incident, the narrative jumps between multiple locations where kaiju are attacking simultaneously. That broader perspective makes the crisis feel larger and more urgent. At the same time, the issue continues to develop Jacen’s connection to the Kai-Sei energy manifestation of Godzilla, and for the first time, that relationship begins to feel like a genuine strength of the series rather than a frustrating limitation.
Jet Jaguar takes Jacen to the front lines.
Jacen Returns to the Battlefield
The issue opens with Jacen being released from his holding cell to assist in responding to the emerging kaiju threats. Jet Jaguar has been assigned to escort him, and the robot reacts aggressively when Jacen first steps out. Given the destruction caused by the Kai-Sei energy manifestation of Godzilla in the previous issue, the hostility feels justified. Jacen has already demonstrated that his connection to the Kai-Sei Godzilla can spiral out of control, so the distrust from a veteran kaiju fighter like Jet Jaguar is understandable.
Jacen handles the moment with more composure than he might have earlier in the series. Rather than escalating the confrontation, he acknowledges that Jet Jaguar has been fighting kaiju—including Godzilla himself—for a long time. It is a small moment, but it shows Jacen becoming more aware of his role within the team. Earlier in the run, he often reacted emotionally or defensively; here, he demonstrates that trust is something he will have to earn.
Meanwhile, Jacen’s scientist roommate briefly steps in to defend him during the encounter. This character remains one of the more enigmatic figures in the story. He again references communicating with “our people,” implying that some unknown group is operating behind the scenes. While the book has yet to reveal who this group is or what their goals might be, the recurring hints suggest that this subplot will eventually play a larger role in the unfolding crisis.
For now, however, the narrative quickly refocuses on the immediate problem: kaiju are appearing across the country, and G-Force must respond before the situation spirals completely out of control.
Chiba gives G-Force their assignments.
G-Force Spreads Out
Dr. Chiba quickly organizes the team into a coordinated response, assigning each pilot a different kaiju to confront. Rather than sending everyone to the same battlefield, the plan divides the team across multiple locations, with the expectation that they will regroup once the immediate threats are contained.
Nuki is dispatched to rural North Dakota to confront Black Hart. Incense heads to Iowa to engage Ursogar. Riviera travels to the Saint Croix River in northern Wisconsin to intercept Styrga. Chiba herself takes responsibility for grounding Rodan, while Jacen and Jet Jaguar remain on standby to assist wherever the situation becomes most critical.
This structure works well because it allows the issue to jump rapidly between different battles without losing momentum. Each location introduces a distinct monster and dynamic, keeping the pacing lively. Instead of one prolonged fight dominating the issue, the story presents a series of interconnected conflicts unfolding simultaneously across the map.
The approach also reinforces the scale of the crisis: the kaiju stampede is not an isolated incident. Something has stirred multiple monsters into action at once, creating a widespread emergency that stretches G-Force’s resources thin.
Nuki opens fire on an ornery Black Hart.
Nuki Takes on Black Hart
Nuki’s confrontation with Black Hart becomes one of the issue’s most compelling sequences. Upon arriving in rural North Dakota, she briefly interacts with a group of civilians while her weapon systems run a self-diagnostic. The moment provides a pause before the chaos, highlighting Nuki’s calm, professional demeanor and reinforcing why she’s consistently one of the series’ most likable human characters.
Once the diagnostic completes, the fight erupts almost immediately. Nuki deploys her weapon systems with precision and efficiency, moving through the battle quickly yet without sacrificing clarity or impact. The encounter showcases her skill as a pilot while reminding readers that even experienced fighters are vulnerable against kaiju.
By the battle’s end, Nuki succeeds in stopping Black Hart—but at a steep cost. The monster impales her with one of its horns, leaving her critically wounded. The victory is hard-earned, and the consequences of the fight provide one of the issue’s most poignant emotional beats, emphasizing the real danger and stakes inherent in the kaiju crisis.
Incense starts his stream with Ursogar.
Incense Continues to Frustrate
Unfortunately, not every character in Godzilla #9 benefits from the same level of development. Incense once again proves to be one of the weakest elements of the series.
When the story shifts to Iowa, he’s already complaining that his livestream isn’t working properly. The influencer gimmick has been part of his character since early in the run, but by this point it feels repetitive rather than entertaining. Instead of providing humor or contrast, it highlights just how shallow the character often feels.
When Ursogar finally appears, the fight goes poorly almost immediately. His livestream reconnects just in time for viewers to witness him struggle—a joke the scene clearly wants to land. The problem is that Incense rarely evolves beyond this single gag. While other pilots gain depth and face meaningful consequences, he remains trapped in the same exaggerated persona.
Even in an issue that succeeds in pacing, scale, and stakes, Incense remains the one consistent weak link.
Riviera wins his fight against Styrga.
Riviera’s Underwater Struggle
Riviera’s confrontation with Styrga near the Saint Croix River quickly becomes one of the issue’s most chaotic sequences. During the initial clash, Riviera manages to stab the monster in the eye, but Styrga retaliates by dragging him into the water.
The battle continues as they are pulled downriver and eventually into the Mississippi, creating a tense underwater struggle that temporarily cuts Riviera off from the rest of the team. When he finally checks in later, he casually remarks that he would have responded sooner, if not for being effectively waterboarded the entire time.
The moment provides a touch of dark humor while emphasizing the increasing danger of these encounters. Even experienced pilots like Riviera are being pushed to their limits as the kaiju crisis escalates.
Godzilla and Jacen finally being to see eye-to-eye.
Jacen and Godzilla Finally Sync
The most thrilling sequence in the issue comes when Jacen steps in to assist Jet Jaguar during an especially brutal confrontation. While the rest of the team is scattered across multiple battlefields, Jet Jaguar suddenly faces two kaiju at once—Ebirah and Manda.
The robot holds his ground for a while, but the odds catch up quickly. In the struggle, he loses one of his arms, leaving him vulnerable and forcing Jacen to act.
When Jacen unleashes the Kai-Sei Godzilla, something feels different this time. Instead of struggling with the transformation or losing control, he synchronizes with the energy manifestation, guiding it rather than being guided. The harmony between Jacen and the spectral Godzilla becomes one of the most satisfying moments the series has delivered so far.
The ensuing battle is chaotic and visually stunning. The Kai-Sei Godzilla overwhelms both Ebirah and Manda with brutal efficiency, while Jacen directs the destruction with purpose rather than reaction. Jet Jaguar even begins repeating his familiar song about Godzilla’s presence as the fight unfolds, adding a strangely triumphant energy.
By the end, Jacen manages to restore Jet Jaguar’s lost arm, earning a measure of trust from the robot. For the first time in the series, Jacen truly feels like a hero rather than a liability.
Jacen has an outburst as Nuki bleeds out.
The Situation Collapses Again
Just as the situation begins to stabilize, the story takes a darker turn. Nuki reports that she has successfully defeated Black Hart, but the wound she suffered during the battle is fatal. Struggling to remain conscious, she confides in Jacen that she had believed their shared mission was a date.
The confession hits Jacen hard. The shock of realizing she is dying triggers an emotional response that immediately alarms Dr. Chiba. She attempts to calm him over the radio, warning that any loss of control could unleash another destructive outburst from the Kai-Sei Godzilla.
Before she can finish her warning, Rodan suddenly recovers from its injuries and strikes, hurling Chiba from the battlefield and cutting off communication at the worst possible moment.
By the time she checks back in, the damage is already done. Jacen has lost control, and the furious Kai-Sei Godzilla begins to rise once again, unstoppable and charged with raw emotion.
The Queen, Biollante, makes her appearance.
The Queen Awaits
The issue closes by returning to Minnesota, where May continues to develop into the mysterious figure connected to Biollante. The farmland surrounding her has become overgrown with plant life, transforming the once-dry land into something lush and unnatural.
May calmly explains that the farm used to be too dry for her plants to thrive. Now everything has changed. The land is ready, the growth has spread, and the moment she has been waiting for is finally approaching.
Her final words make the implication clear. The queen’s coronation is about to begin.
It is a quiet but ominous ending that reconnects the widespread kaiju attacks to the larger mystery surrounding Biollante. The stampede of monsters does not appear to be random. Instead, it seems to be part of a coordinated upheaval that may eventually challenge Godzilla’s place as the dominant force among the kaiju.
Final Thoughts and Rating
Godzilla #9 is easily the strongest issue in the series so far. The action finally matches the scale that a Godzilla story demands, with multiple monsters appearing across different battlefields and pushing the G-Force team to their limits. The pacing is energetic, the fights are entertaining, and Jacen’s connection with the Kai-Sei Godzilla finally begins to feel like an exciting narrative device rather than a frustrating workaround.
Not every problem has been solved. Incense continues to feel like an underdeveloped caricature, and the Biollante storyline still carries some uncertainty as it moves forward. Even so, the overall direction of the series feels far more confident than it did earlier in the run.
For the first time, the story feels like it is fully embracing the chaos of a true kaiju event. The monsters are everywhere, the stakes are rising quickly, and the narrative momentum is finally building toward something larger.
If the next issue can continue this trajectory, the series may finally be finding its footing.
Rating: 7.5/10
A chaotic, monster-packed chapter that finally lets the series embrace the scale a Godzilla story should have.