Aliens vs. Avengers #3 (of 4)
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Esad Ribic
RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY
In Shops: Feb 19, 2025
SRP: $7.99
THE ENGINEERS GO TO WAR! But in a world of cosmic heroes and genetic mutants, the Engineers are not the only gods of creation. As the Engineers set out to destroy what they made, humanity’s remaining heroes discover an even more pressing threat: the X-Men.
Legendary comic book writer, artist, and former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer at Marvel Entertainment Joe Quesada has ambitious plans for his new venture, Amazing Comics. At the Angoulême International Comics Festival, Quesada has teased the upcoming slate of top-secret titles for the start-up publisher, which will feature comic books written by some of the biggest names in the entertainment and comic book industries, including:
Upcoming Amazing Comics will be illustrated by all-star artists, including Quesada himself, as well as:
Amazing Comics will work with Mad Cave Studios and Dupuis to publish and distribute titles on both sides of the Atlantic.
Amazing Comics’ inaugural title, Disciple, was announced last year at Comic-Con International in San Diego. Quesada and Dorfman will co-write the much-anticipated reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Dorfman will be making his comics debut with the series illustrated by Quesada and inker Wade von Grawbadger, with colorist Richard Isanove and letterer Joe Caramagna.
Aliens vs. Avengers #2 (of 4)
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Esad Ribic
Rated T+
In Shops: Nov 06, 2024
SRP: $7.99
EARTH SURRENDERS?!
Overwhelmed by Xenomorphs, the survivors abandon their home planet!
But so many are dead. So many wounded. And a terrifying few CHANGED.
The Avengers must avenge.
It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall? Aliens vs. Avengers #1 cuts loose in this four-part epic that brings together the world of the Avengers and Aliens.
With Marvel and Fox sharing the same parent company it was only a matter of time before we saw Aliens or Predators taking on characters from the Marvel universe. We’ve seen a Predator hunt Marvel heroes but now Aliens get the spotlight as they take on Earth’s Mightiest heroes. The result is a fun debut that takes us into the future where humanity makes its last stand against a world overrun of xenomorphs.
Aliens vs. Avengers #1 kicks things off in space where Black Panther leads the space faction of Wakanda and capture a ship of individuals plotting to infect worlds with xenomorphs. Jonathan Hickman keeps things familiar but different as it becomes clear this isn’t the T’challa of today but instead we’re well into the future. It’s a solid use of showing and not telling as it’s a bit of a surprise and really sets up what to expect when the focus turns to Earth.
Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is interesting in how much focus on the lead up and how things got the way they are. Hickman delivers a logical explanation of how an attack like this would work and how it’d be difficult to stop. The heroes, and the world, feels worn, and the cause, one of futility. But, when it comes to Marvel heroes, there’s always hope. What isn’t explained is why these heroes and others didn’t just leave the planet when it was clear the battle was lost. While there’s tons of other details, this is an odd one to leave out.
Esad Ribic‘s art is fantastic as expected. With color by Ive Svorcina and lettering by Cory Petit, the art delivers the weary and worn vibe of the rest of the series. The characters all look familiar, but older and a bit more rugged. This is a solid aging and far more than familiar characters with grey hair and some wrinkles. Captain Marvel’s costume and body language scream aging in an interesting way.
Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is a nice start to the miniseries. It addresses the “how” and “why” of it all and teases so much else to explore. There’s lots to ponder and enjoy from this single issue.
Story: Jonathan Hickman Art: Esad Ribic
Color: Ive Svorcina Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Read
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Aliens vs. Avengers #1
(W) Jonathan Hickman (A/CA) Esad Ribic
Rated T+
In Shops: Aug 28, 2024
SRP: $7.99
ALIENS AND AVENGERS FACE OFF!
It’s all led to this: Xenomorphs reach Earth! The perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. Who will be first to fall? Legendary collaborators Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribi? cut loose in this four-part epic unmissable for Marvel and Alien fans alike!
This summer, Marvel is bringing fans a battle for the ages when the Aliens and the Avengers face off! Aliens vs. Avengers is being written by Jonathan Hickman with artwork by Esad Ribić. This is the latest comic in Marvel’s 20th Century Studios imprint, and the first crossover of Marvel and Aliens.
The four-part epic is set in a new timeline many years in the future and features older, grittier versions of Marvel characters. It also will be the first-time readers will see certain parts of Alien lore in the Marvel Universe – like the home of the Engineers. In this unmissable series, Xenomorphs reach Earth, and the perfect organism meets a planet of superhumans. But who will be first to fall?
Hickman’s masterful storytelling combined with Ribić’s breathtaking artwork will deliver an unforgettable reading experience for fans when it hits stands on July 24, just ahead of the premiere of 20th Century Studios’ highly anticipated Alien: Romulus film.
Check out the cover now and stay tuned for more news about Aliens vs. Avengers #1 in the months ahead!
A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #3 (of 3)
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Guiu Villanova (CA) Esad Ribic
Rated T+
In Shops: Oct 12, 2022
SRP: $3.99
It looks like the end of the world. The world is taking it personally. The Machine That Is Earth is having a very bad day.
A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #2 (of 3)
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Guiu Villanova (CA) Esad Ribic
RATED T+
In Shops: Sep 07, 2022
SRP: $3.99
The Celestials said “Correct excess deviation.” Now the hour of judgment is upon the Eternals. Have they done enough? And does overcompensating at this late hour make it better, or make it worse?
A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #2 (of 3)
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Guiu Villanova (CA) Esad Ribic
RATED T+
In Shops: Sep 07, 2022
SRP: $3.99
The Celestials said “Correct excess deviation.” Now the hour of judgment is upon the Eternals. Have they done enough? And does overcompensating at this late hour make it better, or make it worse?
A.X.E.: Death to the Mutants #1 (of 3)
(W) Kieron Gillen (A) Guiu Villanova (CA) Esad Ribic
RATED T+
In Shops: Aug 17, 2022
SRP: $3.99
The mutants are Deviants. Eternals are coded to correct excess deviation. The mutants are eternal, Mars colonizers, ever-spreading. Eternals know what they should do. Our heroes don’t want to, but can they resist the murderous designs coded into their body as surely as any Sentinel? And if they can’t, can anyone survive the coming judgment?
