Beta Beasts (Godzilla foes)

BETA BEASTS

MEMBERSHIP: unnamed

AFFILIATIONS: Agents of the Warlords of Beta (Betan race); Enemies of the Megans, Mega Monsters, and Godzilla

BASE of OPERATIONS: The Betan Moon Base; formerly the ship of the Warlords of Beta, mobile throughout the Milky Way Galaxy, and possibly beyond

APPEARANCES: Godzilla#12 (July, 1978); (12(fb), 12

HISTORY: The Warlords of the planet Beta have been at war with their rival planet, Mega, for centuries. Due to the overwhelming loss of life and depletion of their planets' resources, the two planets entered in a contract to battle each other indirectly. The Betans and the Megans began to capture immense "monsters" from planets in the dawn of life to use as war-monsters. Due to exhausting supplies of early life forms, they actually eliminated the potential for life on a dozen different worlds. The Betans sought to end the war, but the Megans had no such desire, and continued.

The Betans suffered immense losses in a massive war, which all but destroyed the Betans and their Beasts. They managed to keep this a secret, allowing the Megans to believe the balance of power was still maintained. In order to replenish the raw materials they believed necessary to conquer the Betans, the Megans decided to conquer and plunder the planet Earth. They sent three powerful Mega Monsters to prepare the way for their conquest. As part of this plan, the Mega Monsters were sent to first engage the most powerful entities on Earth.

Down to their last Beta Beast and seeking further aid against the Megans, the Betans scanned Earth and detected the presence of Godzilla. They created an energy portal on Earth which brought Godzilla to their Moon Base. They sent their Beta Beast against him to test his mettle, and after a short battle, Godzilla slew it. The Betans explained their plight to Godzilla and then returned him to Earth, where he joined Red Ronin in battling the Mega Monsters.

The Megans sought to use their Energex ray to further empower the their Mega Monsters. The Betans revealed themselves when they blasted the Megans in an effort to stop them from using the Energex ray. The Megans blew the Betan base, and used the Energex Ray anyway. Nonetheless, Godzilla eventually triumphed, slaying the three Mega Monsters. The Megans, realizing their effort to gain a strategic location and supplies had failed, began to consider terminating the war, as well.

COMMENTS: Created by Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe.

The Beta Beast seen was an immense creature, comparable, although not equal to, Godzilla in size and power. It had vast (Class 100) strength and durability. It appeared to be able to survive unaided in the vacuum and cold of space. It could fire powerful quills from each of its tentacles. It could generate and project flame from the hole between its eyes.

Last updated: September 2, 2001