Unless you’re living under a rock this summer (which, to be fair, might be a good hiding place for the Alien since it’s so far away from space), Alien: Romulus There was a buzz both for the Alien franchise and for Disney (which owns the franchise due to the Fox acquisition). To match this, a new front-page comic titled Alien: Romulus #1 has been announced for release on October 16th, written by: Zach Thompson And by Daniel Picciotto.
New issue reveals tragic events aboard space station revival Before Wren, Andy and their crew encountered aliens on the abandoned ship. Like the original film, this is a story about survival against a vast, unknown threat—full of body horror and slimy alien encounters.
“The Alien franchise is the reason for my lifelong love of body horror, so needless to say, I’m excited to have a small contribution to the canon,” Thompson shared in a statement from Marvel. “With Feder Alvarez co-produces prequel Alien: Romulus This is truly a dream come true and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. The result is an exciting, terrifying story that slowly develops into something completely unpredictable.
The comic is working closely with the filmmakers, including the director Fede Alvarez. If that wasn’t enough, Marvel’s strategy of focusing on the newly licensed 20th Century Fox series finally seems to be in full swing, especially with their overt use of the Predator and Alien franchises in their Marvel comic book series.
winner Aliens vs. Avengers Comics Happening Now – Reunion Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic – The reception was very positive. The comics have also seen the Predator battle Wolverine, and more recently the Predator battle Black Panther – so Marvel isn’t being shy about this.
You can learn more about the ALIEN ROMULUS comic in the press release and check out the new preview page below.
After the theatrical version is released Alien: RomulusAs the latest installment in the groundbreaking Alien film series, Marvel Comics is proud to launch the Alien: Romulus comic one-shot next month, solving one of the film’s lingering mysteries. Today, fans can check out all the covers and never-before-seen interior artwork.
“Alien: Romulus #1” will be released on October 16th, created by horror master Zac Thompson (Absolute Carnage: The Avengers, I breathe my body) drawn by rising star Daniel Picciotto (Danny Cage: Ghost Rider, X-Force). The film takes Alien storytelling back to its roots, telling the thrilling saga of young space colonists who come face to face with the most terrifying life forms in the universe. Marvel’s one-shot will take place before the events of the film, providing an illuminating backstory behind the film’s main threat. Produced in close collaboration with director Fede Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues, both of whom wrote Alien: RomulusThis one-shot adds a new dimension to one of the biggest movies of the year.
Marvel Comics has unveiled an all-new story that reveals the secrets of the film’s legendary villain. This issue reveals the tragedy that occurred aboard the space station revival Before Wren, Andy and their crew encounter a horrific encounter there!
Alien: Romulus #1 – 75960621103600111
Written by Zach Thompson
ARTWORK BY DANIEL PICCIOTTO
Cover author: LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant cover by BJÖRN BARENDS– 75960621103600116
VARIANT COVER OF MARCO CHECCHETTO– 75960621103600121
Movie variant cover – 75960621103600131
On sale 10/16
