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Creation & Design

Mothra was created by Toho Studios as a giant moth kaiju, first appearing in the 1961 film 'Mothra'. The character was designed to embody themes of nature and protection.

Early Years

Mothra made her debut in the film 'Mothra' and quickly became a popular character in the kaiju genre, often portrayed as a guardian of Earth.

Character Development

Over the years, Mothra has evolved from a simple monster to a complex character representing environmental themes, often depicted as a benevolent force against destruction.

Cultural Reception

Mothra has been well-received by audiences and critics alike, often praised for her unique design and role as a protector.

Character Details

Real Name:
Mothra
First Appearance:
Sentai #1
Aliases:
Mothra Leo, Mothra (Rebirth), Mothra (Millennium)
Species:
Kaiju
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Godzilla, The Shobijin, Various Earth Defenders
Abilities:
Flight, Energy Projection, Regeneration
Weight:
2000lbs
Height:
10' 0"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none

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Sentai #1
Antarctic ⋅ 1994
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Sentai #1
 
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1st unofficial appearance of Mothra

Sentai is an American fanzine celebrating Japanese pop culture

Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths #1
IDW ⋅ 2011
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Godzilla: Gangsters and Goliaths #1
 
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1st appearance of Mothra in standard U.S. comics

IDW was the first U.S. comic publisher to secure licensing rights to additional Toho Films characters

Previous appearances of Mothra in U.S. comics were parodies and unofficial

Godzilla #6
1:10 ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2012
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Godzilla #6
 
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Variant cover art by Matt Frank

Cover art featuring the Mothra Twins

Godzilla: Best of Mothra #1
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IDW ⋅ 2022
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Godzilla: Best of Mothra #1
 
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Anthology of stories featuring Mothra

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