Ever since he attacked his first village in Japan in 1954, Godzilla has been broadening his horizons. Seeking out mightier foes and playing to bigger audiences, the giant monster has done what other beasts could only dream of – garnered a following as huge as himself, with fans still spreading across decades and continents around the globe. An impressive feat for a beast.
One continent certainly went above and beyond when welcoming the giant to their corner of the world, as these vintage posters show. From Poland to France, we take a look at some of the most amazing Godzilla artwork from Europe. We’ve never seen Godzilla look so different!
▼ Germany, 1954
▼ Czechoslovakia, 1956
▼ Poland, 1957
▼ Italy, 1957
▼ France, 1965
▼ Poland, 1965
▼ Poland 1967
▼ Poland, 1971
▼ Italy, 1971
▼ France, 1976
▼ France, 1977
▼ Poland, 1977
▼ Poland, 1978
Which poster did you like best? Let us know in the comments section below!
Sources: Kotaku Japan, io9.com
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