In issues past, we’ve learned of the ancient kaiju cult and met some of its more famous members. But now it’s time to finally reveal the reason they have reconvened. What threat is so fearsome, so earth-shattering, that it’s not only brought together the most powerful men in the world but the most powerful monsters? Also in this issue, an ancient Mesoamerican myth is discovered, detailing a clash between Rodan and Spanish conquistadors attempting to conquer the Aztecs.

A sequel to last summer’s smash miniseries! Frank Tieri and Inaki Miranda reunite to explore the conspiracy that led to Sir Francis Drake hiding his treasure on Monster Island! Who are the Sons of Giants, and what is their mission? More importantly, what is their connection to Godzilla and the other monsters? This series shows us how it all came to be, how Godzilla was discovered by the leaders of the world, and how it changed history forever!

For the first time, the biblical origins of one of Godzilla’s greatest allies will be revealed—MOTHRA. A mysterious kaiju who appears in times of need—now revealed to have once laid siege to Egypt in the real story behind the eighth biblical plague. Then, in 1804, watch as the Sons of Giants begin to unravel… And finally, what brought all of the kaiju to Rome hundreds of years ago? This sequel to the hit miniseries digs deeper into Godzilla lore, unveiling the secret history of the world long hidden—until now!

There’s a reason Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, and Hedorah gathered in ancient Rome… There’s a reason the Sons of Giants have convened… There’s a reason Lewis and Clark were sent on their expedition in the first place…and it all comes down to KING GHIDORAH. Well, King Ghidorah and one final dark, terrible secret… Witness the ancient origins of King Ghidorah, harkening back to Rome and a battle with Hercules, in the explosive finale of Sons of Giants!

With the help of some of the greatest giant monsters in history, the Kaiju Power Rangers are born! New powers! New weapons! New Zords! The next evolution of Mighty Morphin PowerRangers—and the next mutation of Godzilla’s friends and foes—is upon us! And if you miss this book, you’re missing history in the making!

Movie monsters Godzilla and Kong teach young readers how to be friends even when times are tough. Being a good friend isn’t always easy for kids, and it’s really not easy for giant monsters. Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up) pairs 10 tips for how to be a good friend and prompts to practice counting with adorable scenes of Godzilla and Kong working out their differences. Playful Learning + Pop Culture Bonding: Parents, grandparents, and grown-ups can introduce kids to beloved movie monsters Godzilla and Kong. Social/Emotional Intelligence: Helps kids explore and identify their feelings, and develop empathy and kindness. Supports Essential Skills: Young learners can practice counting, learn number awareness, and develop early literacy skills. New Series!: Collect all PlayPop books including Ghostbusters: Book of Shapes, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial: E.T’s First Words, and Back to the Future: Telling Time with Marty McFly.

Godzilla, Varan, skater punks, Australia…and now, aliens? Last issue, an earthquake trapped our skater punks underground—and now they find themselves lost in a high-tech military base that was hidden beneath their skate park?! While the kaiju brawl continues above, our skater punks unwittingly dive farther into the base—and their government’s extraterrestrial secrets—in an attempt to escape with their lives.