Aliens Epic Collection: The Original Years Vol. 1 Trade Paperback

Brace yourself for the terrifying, full-scale Xenomorph invasion of Earth in the landmark comic book sequel series that expanded the Aliens universe! Published as Volume 1 in Marvel's acclaimed Aliens: The Original Years Epic Collection line, Aliens Epic Collection: The Original Years Vol. 1 stands as an essential, massive trade paperback anthology. Written by acclaimed screenwriter and comic author Mark Verheiden (The Mask, Battlestar Galactica) and richly illustrated by Mark A. Nelson, Den Beauvais, and Sam Kieth, this thick softcover omnibus serves as the definitive chronological archive collecting the iconic late-1980s and early-1990s Dark Horse Aliens classics in one comprehensive volume.

Delivering a massive 448 pages of atmospheric sci-fi horror sequential art and crisp paper stock, this softcover edition offers an unmatched look inside the golden age of licensed sci-fi comics. The galaxy's most terrifying creatures are coming for Earth! Years after the events of the first two Aliens films, a deadly Xenomorph attack in deep space forces the Colonial Marines into desperate action. Soon, the badly scarred Corporal Hicks and the now-grown Newt find themselves swept up in a perilous mission to locate and destroy the creatures' homeworld! When Earth itself is overrun by a catastrophic Xenomorph outbreak, Hicks and Newt must join forces with a renegade resistance group fighting to reclaim the planet—facing off against an obsessed military commander attempting to train Aliens as weapons and venturing into the hive to capture an Alien Queen Mother! Every reference page acts as an educational masterclass in moody chiaroscuro ink shading, painted sci-fi atmospheric lighting, and visceral creature horror staging.

Individual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts, iconic Xenomorph battles, and classic sci-fi portfolios:

Masterfully written by Mark Verheiden and illustrated by Mark A. Nelson, Den Beauvais, Sam Kieth, and John Bolton, this volume stands as an incredible tribute to classic sci-fi horror comics. This essential reference manual functions as an absolute crown jewel addition for sci-fi horror illustrators, creature designers, Xenomorph lore enthusiasts, and dedicated collectors of the Marvel Epic Collection series.