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|image=RULERS OF EARTH Logo.png
|mediatype=Comic
|issues=25
|author=Chris Mowry
|art=Matt Frank, Jeff Zornow
|publisher=IDW Publishing
|publishdate=June 26, 2013—July 8, 2015
|era=IDW}}
'''''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth''''' {{Nihongo|ゴジラ ルーラーズ オブ アース|Gojira Rūrāzu Obu Āsu|lead=yes}} is a comic book series by [[IDW Publishing]]. It is the third main series of IDW's Godzilla comics as well as the sequel series to ''[[Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters]]'' and ''[[Godzilla: Ongoing]]'', continuing the story of ''Ongoing'' and introduces many new plot elements, including a monster-fighting military organization called [[Counter-Kaiju Reaction Forces]] (CKR) and two invading alien races, the [[Cryogs]] and [[Devonians]].

==Information==
IDW Publishing had announced their next ongoing which started in June of 2013, following the conclusion of their current run with ''Godzilla'' #13. To create the new ongoing, IDW has tapped into the creative team of writer Chris Mowry, who wrote the Hedorah vs. Mechagodzilla issue of ''[[Godzilla: Legends]]'' [[Godzilla: Legends Issue 4|#4]], and artist [[Matt Frank]], who did art duties on the Anguirus vs. Destoroyah issue of ''Godzilla: Legends'' [[Godzilla: Legends Issue 1|#1]].<ref>[https://www.cbr.com/godzilla-protects-the-planet-in-mowrys-rulers-of-earth/ Godzilla Protects the Planet in Mowry's "Rulers of Earth"] (June 26, 2013). ''Comic Book Resources''.</ref> The series served as the final chapter in the IDW Godzilla trilogy.

==Story==
===Issue #1===
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===Issue #2===
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===Issue #3===
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===Issue #4===
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===Issue #5===
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===Issue #6===
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===Issue #7===
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===Issue #8===
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===Issue #9===
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===Issue #10===
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===Issue #11===
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===Issue #12===
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===Issue #13===
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===Issue #14===
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===Issue #15===
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===Issue #16===
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===Issue #17===
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===Issue #18===
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===Issue #19===
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===Issue #20===
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===Issue #21===
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===Issue #22===
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===Issue #23===
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===Issue #24===
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===Issue #25===
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== Appearances ==
===Monsters===
*[[Godzilla (IDW continuity)|Godzilla]]
*[[Gigan (IDW continuity)|Gigan]]
*[[Kumonga (IDW continuity)|Kumonga]]
*[[Zilla (IDW continuity)|Zilla]]
*[[Destoroyah (IDW continuity)|Destoroyah]]
*[[Mothra (IDW continuity)|Mothra]]
*[[Rodan (IDW continuity)|Rodan]]
*[[Varan (IDW continuity)|Varan]]
*[[Gaira (IDW continuity)|Gaira]]
*[[Sanda (IDW continuity)|Sanda]]
*[[Gigan (IDW continuity)|Gigan]]
*[[Orga (IDW continuity)|Orga]]
*[[M.O.G.U.E.R.A. (IDW continuity)|M.O.G.U.E.R.A.]]
*[[Jet Jaguar (IDW continuity)|Jet Jaguar]]
*[[Manda (IDW continuity)|Manda]]
*[[Gezora (IDW continuity)|Gezora]]
*[[Titanosaurus (IDW continuity)|Titanosaurus]]
*[[Biollante (IDW continuity)|Biollante]]
*[[King Caesar (IDW continuity)|King Caesar]]
*[[Megalon (IDW continuity)|Megalon]]
*[[Gorosaurus (IDW continuity)|Gorosaurus]]
*[[Megaguirus (IDW continuity)|Megaguirus]]
*[[Kamoebas (IDW continuity)|Kamoebas]]
*[[Ebirah (IDW continuity)|Ebirah]]
*[[Anguirus (IDW continuity)|Anguirus]]
*[[Mechagodzilla (Ongoing)|Kiryu]]
*[[Mechagodzilla (Rulers of Earth)|Cyrog Mechagodzillas]]
*[[King Ghidorah (IDW continuity)|Mecha-King Ghidorah]]
*[[SpaceGodzilla (IDW continuity)|SpaceGodzilla]]
*[[Meganulon (IDW continuity)|Meganulon]]
===Characters===
*[[Steven Woods]]
*[[Lucy Casprell]]
*[[Chavez]]
*[[Dr. Allison Anders]]
*[[Cryog Leader]]
*Devonian Leader
*[[Allie]]
*[[Shobijin]]
===Weapons, Vehicles, and Races===
*[[Counter-Kaiju Reaction Forces]]
*[[Cryogs]]
*[[Devonians]]
*[[Infant Islanders]]

==Gallery==
===Concept Art===
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GROE Trilopod Character Sheet.jpg|[[Trilopod]] character sheet
Trilopod Alpha Concept Art.jpg|Trilopod Alpha concept art by [[Matt Frank]]
Trilopod Beta Concept Art by Matt Frank.JPG|Trilopod Beta concept art by [[Matt Frank]]
Trilopod Beta Concept Art by Jeff Zornow.JPG|Trilopod Beta concept art by [[Jeff Zornow]]
</gallery>
===Issues===
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RULERS OF EARTH Issue 1 CVR B Wraparound.jpg|Issue #1 cover B wraparound
Godzilla rulers of earth issue 2 by kaijusamurai-d61cjvg.jpg|Early issue #2 cover, bearing the ''[[Godzilla: Ongoing]]'' wordmark rather than the ''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'' wordmark
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 2 CVR A.jpg|Issue #2 cover, showing [[Godzilla (IDW continuity)|Godzilla]] and [[Zilla (IDW continuity)|Zilla]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 3 Cover.png|Issue #3 cover, showing an Aggregate [[Destoroyah (IDW continuity)|Destoroyah]] and [[Steven Woods]]
godzilla03 covri by zornow-d65htm7.jpg|Alternate Issue #3 cover, showing [[Manda (IDW continuity)|Manda]] and [[Gezora (IDW continuity)|Gezora]] attacking the USS Goldenstein
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 4 Cover.png|Issue #4 cover, showing Destoroyah reaching for Godzilla
GODZILLA ROE 04 cvrRI-copy-230x350.jpg|Alternate Issue #4 cover, showing Godzilla, Destoroyah and [[Mothra (IDW continuity)|Mothra]]
GODZILLA ROE 05 cvrRI.jpg|Issue #5 cover, showing [[Varan (IDW continuity)|Varan]] fighting [[Rodan (IDW continuity)|Rodan]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 6 Cover by Matt.jpg|Issue #6 cover art by [[Matt Frank]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 6 Cover.jpg|Issue #6 cover, showing [[Gigan (IDW continuity)|Gigan]], [[Orga (IDW continuity)|Orga]], [[M.O.G.U.E.R.A.]] and Godzilla
Xmaf by zornow-d6iagk7.jpg|Issue #6 retailer incentive cover, showing [[Gigan (IDW continuity)|Gigan]], [[Orga (IDW continuity)|Orga]], [[M.O.G.U.E.R.A.|Moguera]] and Godzilla
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 7 Cover B.jpg|Issue #7 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 7.jpg|Issue #7 retailer incentive cover, showing [[Jet Jaguar (IDW continuity)|jet Jaguar]] fighting Godzilla
Godzilla rulers of earth issue 8 cover by kaijusamurai-d6qvrin.jpg|Issue #8 cover art by [[Matt Frank]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 8 Cover.jpg|Issue #8 cover, showing Godzilla, [[Rodan (IDW continuity)|Rodan]], [[Anguirus (IDW continuity)|Anguirus]], [[Sanda (IDW continuity)|Sanda]], [[Gaira (IDW continuity)|Gaira]], [[Titanosaurus (IDW continuity)|Titanosaurus]], Jet Jaguar, Zilla, Varan, and [[Kumonga (IDW continuity)|Kumonga]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 8.jpg|Issue #8 retailer incentive cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 8 Retailer Incentive Cover.jpg
Matt Frank's cover art for RULERS OF EARTH Issue 9.jpg|Issue #9 cover art by [[Matt Frank]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 9 Cover A.jpg|Issue #9 cover, showing [[King Caesar (IDW continuity)|King Caesar]], [[Megalon (IDW continuity)|Megalon]], [[Baragon (IDW continuity)|Baragon]], [[Kamoebas (IDW continuity)|Kamoebas]], [[Gorosaurus (IDW continuity)|Gorosaurus]], and [[Megaguirus (IDW continuity)|Megaguirus]]
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 9.jpg|Issue #9 cover, showing Megalon and King Caesar
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 10 Cover A.jpg|Issue #10 cover, showing Godzilla, Sanda, and Gaira
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 10.jpg|Issue #10 retailer incentive cover, showing Sanda and Gaira
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 11 - CVR RI.jpg|Issue #11 cover
godzilla rulers of earth issue 12 cover by kaijusamurai-d7716eq.jpg|Issue #12 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 13 Cover RI.jpg|Issue #13 retailer incentive cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 14 CVR A.jpg|Issue #14 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 14 CVR RI.jpg|Issue #14 retailer incentive cover
godzillarulers1401.jpg|Issue #14 retailer incentive cover
Godzilla Rulers of Earth issue -15 cover.jpg|Issue #15 cover A prototype saying "CVR RI"
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 15 CVR A.jpg|Issue #15 cover A
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 15 CVR RI.jpg|Issue #15 retailer incentive cover
Godzilla Rulers of Earth issue -16 cover.jpg|Issue #16 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 16 CVR RI.jpg|Issue #16 retailer incentive cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 17 CVR A.jpg|Issue #17 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 17 CVR RI.jpg|Issue #17 cover A prototype saying "CVR RI"
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 17 CVR Retailer Incentive.jpg|Issue #17 retailer incentive cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 18 CVR A.jpg|Issue #18 cover A
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 18 CVR SUB.jpg|Issue #18 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 18 Artists Cover by Jeff Zornow.jpg|Issue #18 artist's cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 19 CVR A.jpg|Issue #19 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 19 CVR SUB.jpg|Issue #19 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 20 CVR A by Matt Frank.jpg|Issue #20 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 20 CVR RI Art.jpg|Issue #20 cover art
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 20 CVR A.jpg|Issue #20 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 21 CVR A.jpg|Issue #21 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 21 CVR SUB.jpg|Issue #21 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 22 CVR A.jpg|Issue #22 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 22 CVR A.png|Issue #22 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 23 CVR A.png|Issue #23 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 23 CVR SUB.png|Issue #23 subscription cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 24 CVR A.png|Issue #24 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 24 CVR RI.png|Issue #24 retailer incentive cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 25 CVR A.jpg|Issue #25 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 25 CVR A Wraparound.jpg|Issue #25 wraparound cover
RULERS OF EARTH Issue 25 CVR RI.jpg|Issue #25 retailer incentive cover
11255514 1094544833895202 3493439781026318881 o.jpg|Issue #25 retailer incentive wraparound cover
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===Volumes===
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RULERS OF EARTH Volume 1.jpg|Volume 1 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Volume 2.jpg|Volume 2 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Volume 3.jpg|Volume 3 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Volume 4.png|Volume 4 cover
RULERS OF EARTH Vol 5.jpg|Volume 5 cover
</gallery>
===Ads===
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===Other===
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RULERS OF EARTH Valentines.jpg|Artwork celebrating Valentine's Day 2014 by Matt Frank
RULERS OF EARTH Extension 2.png|Artwork celebrating the series' second extension by Jeff Zornow
STRANGE BEASTS 2 Matt Frank.jpg|Artwork for Strange Beasts 2 by Matt Frank
MechaGodzilla 40th.jpg|MechaGodzilla's 40th anniversary by Jeff Zornow
60 Years of Godzilla by Matt Frank.jpg|Artwork celebrating Godzilla's 60th anniversary, featuring all Godzillas and Zilla by Matt Frank
60 Years of Mayhem by Matt Frank.jpg|60 Years of Mayhem by Matt Frank
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RULERS OF EARTH Halloween.jpg|Artwork celebrating Halloween 2014 by Matt Frank
JET JAGUAR SAVES CHRISTMAS.jpg|Artwork celebrating Christmas 2014 by Matt Frank
RULERS OF EARTH Finale.jpg
RULERS OF EARTH Thing Chris Mowry posted.jpg
RULERS OF EARTH Valentines 2.jpg|Artwork celebrating Valentine's Day 2015 by [[Jeff Zornow]]
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==Reception==
'''''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth''''' has been the best-received of IDW's main series. It is praised for its large and diverse monster cast as well as [[Matt Frank]]'s artwork.
== Trivia ==
* This is the first American Godzilla comic series to be published in Japan, where it was licensed by Phase 6.
* The series features the first ever official battle between [[Godzilla (disambiguation)|Zilla]] and [[Zilla (disambiguation)|Zilla]] since ''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]''. The battle starts in issue #1 and ends in issue #2.
* This marked the first ever comic appearances of [[Gezora (disambiguatioN)|Gezora]], [[Manda (disambiguation)|Manda]], [[Jet Jaguar (disambiguation)|Jet Jaguar]], [[Gaira (disambiguation)|Gaira]], [[Sanda (disambiguation)|Sanda]], [[Varan (disambiguation)|Varan]], [[King Caesar (disambiguaiton)|King Caesar]], [[Moguera (disambiguation)|M.O.G.U.E.R.A.]], [[Orga (disambiguation)|Orga]], and [[Biollante (disambiguation)|Biollante]], as well as Gezora's first non-video game appearance.
** This comic series also became the first official piece of media to use Gezora, Sanda, and Gaira's copyright icons.
* The series marked the return of main human protagonist [[Steven Woods]] from ''Godzilla: Kingdom of Monsters''.
* This series marks the first time [[Trilopod|a new monster]] has been introduced in the IDW Godzilla comics.
* At twenty-five issues, ''Godzilla: Rulers of Earth'' is the longest-running Godzilla comic book series of all time, beating out [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[Godzilla, King of the Monsters (Marvel Comics)|Godzilla, King of the Monsters]]'' series by one issue.

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