Godzilla: Cataclysm

author: Cullen Bunn

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.54

book published: 2015

rating: 4

read at: 2015/04/19

date added: 2015/04/19

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

'Godzilla: Cataclysm' combines giant monsters with an story about the tragedies of the past. The art by Dave Wachter is reason enough to pick this up, but Cullen Bunn's story is not bad either.



The problem with Godzilla stories and movies, is they often seem to be about building suspense until Godzilla shows up, then, at least in comics, there isn't much to do except read sound effects and flip pages. This time around the story takes place in a near future when the kaiju have had their way with the cities and humans live in sheltered camps trying to eke out an existence. One old man, Hiroshi, has nightmares and memories of the past. Before long, his grandson brings back a deadly plant that seems to draw the kaiju, and another deadly battle begins.



I liked the story. Bringing a more personal element into it helped it to be a bit more than a giant monster slug fest. Dave Wachter's art is detailed and really good. The color scheme is a bit muted, but pops into vibrant red when the action heats up. The muted colors help to show the detailed line work in the art. This was a better than average Godzilla story, and I'm glad I got to read it.



I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.





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