Today, Marvel Entertainment announced three iconic franchises – Alien, Predator, and Alien vs. Predator – will be launching all-new stories with Marvel Comics starting in 2021!
Revealed exclusively by IGN, the new comic series will feature new and classic characters from Earth and beyond to explore never-before-seen corners of both the Alien and Predator universes.
With Disney (who owns Marvel) acquiring 20th Century Fox, this news doesn't come as much of a surprise, but we're certainly excited to see what doors this opens for the beloved sci-fi/horror franchises.
Following the debut of Alien in 1979 and Predator in 1987, the films built a cult following and expanded rapidly to include toys, games, novels, and comic books, eventually leading to 2004’s landmark crossover Alien vs. Predator. Marvel’s new stories will draw from all of these properties, building on decades of multimedia storytelling. Get a first look at next year’s deadly new chapter with spine-chilling cover art by David Finch below!
“There’s nothing more thrilling than a story that will keep you at the edge of your seat, and Alien and Predator have delivered that time and time again!” C.B. Cebulski, Editor-in-Chief of Marvel, told IGN. “I can clearly remember where I was when I saw each of these modern masterpieces for the first time, and reveling in how both masterfully weave extraterrestrial dread and drama into some of the most iconic scenes we’ve ever seen on film. And it’s that legacy that we’re going to live up to!”
“As a visual medium, comics are the perfect place to build on those moments, and we here at Marvel are honored to begin telling these stories for fans everywhere,” added Cebulski. “As our release schedule continues to return, we can’t wait to share more in the coming months!”
Details on upcoming Alien and Predator comic book titles, collections, reprints, and creative teams will be shared at a later date.
It's probably safe to assume we'll be seeing some cross-overs with over Marvel properties in the future.
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