Welcome to Paradiso, where the money flows like blood and the blood flows like acid! The Tulum of space, Paradiso is a hidden gem among the colonies with its tropical climate, white sand beaches and a remarkable population of hyper-wealthy criminals. When Colonial Marshals Dash Nanda and Lydia Reeves are sent there to bust a smuggling ring, they think they’ve hit the job-assignment jackpot. But the only ones getting lucky here are those HUNGRY enough to take what they need. Alien Paradiso #1 delivers an interesting take on the classic franchise by bringing the horror to a vacation paradise.
Written by Steve Foxe, Alien Paradiso #1 is an interesting start to the latest series featuring the xenomorph threat. The story involves a criminal deal gone wrong as one involves has been infected by the xenomorphs unleashing the deadly hunters on the vacation spot. Also present are two Colonial Marshals, there undercover to gather intel on a crime deal. We shouldn’t forget the guests and staff there too. All of it creates an unpredictable combo that should be entertaining terror as the alien threat spreads.
Alien Paradiso #1 is also interesting in that it leaves a lot open. The Colonial Marshals are told they have backup in space and you think the first sign of trouble, that backup would arrive. There’s also the “why” as to the arrival of the xenomorph threat. Hopefully that gets some focus and explanation but let’s be honest, we’re here for the scares and kills.
That’s brought to us by Edgar Salazar, ink by Victor Nava, color by Carlos Lopez, and lettering by Clayton Crain. The art is generally good with just enough gore to feel like an Aliens murder fest and some solid kills that feel rather unique and fun in a way. Where the visuals get interesting is the art by Peter Nguyen who provides visuals from the perspective of the xenomorph. It’s an interesting decision and not something I’ve seen (that I remember) in previous comics, so it stands out as something new.
Alien Paradiso #1 is goofy fun. Take Aliens and throw it into a vacation setting. That’s the basis here and it should be entertaining to see how it all shakes out. We’re really reading this to see some scares, tears, and the utter destruction laid out. And so far, it does a good job of delivering that.
Story: Steve Foxe Art: Edgar Salazar, Peter Nguyen
Ink: Victor Nava Color: Carlos Lopez Letterer: Clayton Crain
Story: 8.0 Art: 8.0 Overall: 8.0 Recommendation: Read
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