Giant Japanese Monsters Archive

Giant Japanese Monsters was edited and published by Dan Murray in June 1977. All material was by Murray unless noted. A second issue was planned but never published. Its material was incorporated into Barry Kaufman's Monsters of Japan Issue 2.

Giant Japanese Monsters Issue 1 cover featuring Godzilla, Rodan, and Ghidrah
Giant Japanese Monsters Issue 1 Dan Murray · June 1977 Open PDF
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Dan Murray, editor and publisher. All material by Murray unless noted.

  • Cover: Godzilla, Rodan, and Ghidrah from Monster Zero by Bob Colwell.
  • Page two: Credits. Table of Contents.
  • Page three: Editorial.
  • Page four: Oh! Godzilla by David Myshrall.
  • Page five: Art by Dan Murray.
  • Page six: Gammera the Invincible (or Daiei Lives).
  • Page nine: Film News.
  • Page eleven: Reviews. Destroy All Monsters 8mm film. Marvel Godzilla Comic.
  • Page twelve: Gojira. Based on the story of Godzilla, King of Monsters.
  • Page seventeen: Monsters in the Media.
  • Page eighteen: Creature Feature. Page of games and contests.
  • Page nineteen: Address Guide. Addresses for monster publications and products.
  • Page twenty: Advertisements. Klaatu fanzine by Dan Murray. Next GJM issue: Anglas, the Unsung Hero.
  • Back cover: Mechagodzilla by Dan Murray.

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