The Rival

The Rival is an unidentified member of the Titanus Kong superspecies featured in the graphic novel Godzilla Dominion. In this narrative, a younger and less experienced Godzilla was driven out of his ancient lair by this powerful Kong. Godzilla would later remember this past defeat, returning to reclaim the lair only to find the Rival had been killed by the serpentine Titan Tiamat. Godzilla, finding the Rival's skull, eventually drove out Tiamat and reclaimed his territory, according to DeviantArt. Some theories suggest Godzilla's resentment towards Kong and his species stems from this encounter with the Rival, according to this TikTok. While the exact timing is unknown, the Rival's fight with Godzilla is believed to have occurred before Godzilla became the legendary Titan he is known to be in modern times. Stats and Abilities Classification: Prehistoric Ape, Godzilla's Rival, Titan Gender: Male Age: At least 250 million years old Powers & abilities The Rival, like other members of the Kong species, possessed heightened senses, longevity, and at least low-level regeneration. He had superhuman physical characteristics, including sharp teeth for natural weaponry, and was resistant to radiation. The Rival was also a skilled climber, capable of acrobatics and camouflage. He was large in size, comparable to or exceeding a younger Godzilla. Attack and durability The Rival's attack potency and durability are considered at least Country level+, possibly Solar System level. He was capable of defeating a younger Godzilla. His speed is estimated to be likely Subsonic+ for travel and possibly High Hypersonic+ for combat and reactions.