Godzilla: Heist, the upcomingminiseries from IDW Publishing, aims to tell a heist story like readers have never witnessed before – and now the company has released variant covers for the series that pay homage to classic cinematic capers of the past, includingMission Impossible,Fast & Furious,Reservoir Dogs, and more.
As first revealed by IGN,Godzilla: Heist– written by Van Jensen, with art by Kelsey Ramsey – will include five heist film homage variants from artist Pablo Tunica.Jansen also shared the covers on Instagram, generating even more buzz for the highly anticipated series.
The cover series skillfullypays homage to five classic heist movies:Reservoir Dogs,The Fast and the Furious,Mission: Impossible,Point BreakandInception. Tunica’s recreation of each movie’s poster is flawless, and Godzilla replacing the likes of Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise on each is an utter delight.
IDW’s Homage Variant Covers For “Godzilla: Heist” Are A Reminder It Has Could Be An All-Time Great Crime Comic
Godzilla: Heist#1 – Written By Van Jansen; Art By Kelsey Ramsey; Available July 13, 2025 From IDW Publishing
Heist’sconcept is so simple, so ripe with potential, that it is almost hard to believe no one has done aGodzillastory like it before. The blending of a Kaiju disaster movie with a heist flick is a perfect genre mash-up, andthe homage variant covers by Pablo Tunica announced by IDW are a genius addition to the spectacle of the series.It also signals that the series has the potential to be asgritty as a Tarantino movie, and asover-the-top as aFast & Furiousfilm, suggestingGodzilla: Heistcould pull from any number of precedents for inspiration.
Like so many high-profile heist-planners before him, Jai soon gets in over his head inGodzilla: Heist.
With the miniseries' first issue scheduled for February of next year,Godzilla: Heistis set to be a fresh takeon thewell-worn Kaiju genre. The story concerns lead character Jai, a professional thief who discovers a way to call upon Godzilla to attack major cities, andthus create the perfect way to distract authorities while he pulls off high-profile thefts. Like so many high-profile heist-planners before him, Jai soon gets in over his head inGodzilla: Heist, as some dangerous men discover Jai’s methods and recruit him to pull “the most dangerous job the world has ever seen.”
Godzilla: HeistWill Be A Refreshing, New Take On The World’s Most Famous Kaiju
IDW Has An Ambitious Plan For The Series. Can They Pull It Off?
While it seems unlikely that Godzilla will be dangling from a wire off the Burj Khalifa, or plotting to steal DVD players from the backs of still-moving delivery trucks within the actual series, thehomage variant covers toGodzilla: Heistshould hopefully get readers in the mood for the daring caper the miniseries has in store. With a daring premise likeGodzilla: Heisthas, the new series has a lot to live up to, sohopefully the miniseries will live up to the likes of theMission: ImpossibleandFast & Furiousfranchises with a classic caper all its own.
Godzilla: Heist#1will be available June 19, 2025 from IDW Publishing.
Godzilla
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
