Aliens vs. Avengers #1
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| Writer | Jonathan Hickman |
| Artist | Esad Ribic |
| Cover Price | $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!
Rated T+
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Comic Watch - Ross Hutchinson
Aug 28, 2024Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is one of those rare perfect gems where the comic book format, combined with a clever writer and an uber talented artistic team take a patently ludicrous idea and pull it off with perfect aplomb. This comic is a reminder of how comics can do things in a way that no other media can. A perfect blend of Xenomorph terror and superhero melodrama. Never mind the perfect organism. This is a perfect comic. Get a copy, go NOW! Read Full Review
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Super Hero Hype - Matt Morrison
Aug 28, 2024The only readers likely to be disappointed in Aliens vs. Avengers are those who wanted bunches of bloody battles. While there is action aplenty, this comic is anything but mindless, with a depth that far belies its simple premise. It is sure to satisfy fans of the Aliens films and the Avengers. Read Full Review
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Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Aug 28, 2024Aliens vs. Avengers bursts out of the chest with a fun, tense and surprisingly effective crossover. The mixing of the two worlds is effortless in Hickman's capable hands and I cannot wait to see where it goes next. Read Full Review
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Nerd Initiative - Matthew Roth
Aug 28, 2024Aliens VS. Avengers #1 is full of surprises and heroes preparing to make their last stand. Hickman and his team have shown right away that they understand the alien lore and appreciate the material they are trusted with. Four issues may not satisfy how amazing this run is about to be. Read Full Review
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AIPT - David Brooke
Aug 28, 2024Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is awesome. It captures everything frightening from the Alien franchise while establishing a unique story using older Avengers and a cliffhanger that's most dire. Aliens vs. Avengers is a tense, unforgettably framed epic. Read Full Review
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The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Aug 28, 2024Overall, Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is a thrilling and visually stunning crossover event that promises to be a must-read for fans of both franchises. Hickman and Ribi have created a unique and unforgettable story that is sure to please readers of all ages. Read Full Review
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8.2
Graphic Policy - Logan Dalton
Sep 01, 2024Featuring an utterly hopeless tone and intergalactic scope, Aliens vs. Avengers #1 feels like a dark coda to Hickman's Avengers run. Read Full Review
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7.8
Graphic Policy - Brett
Aug 28, 2024Aliens 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. Read Full Review
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Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
Sep 03, 2024As mentioned above, Aliens vs. Avengers has a stacked creative team firing on all cylinders here, and the xenomorphs fit seamlessly into the setting despite being very recognizably from a different world entirely. Hickmans script is full of his characteristic wordiness and grandiose plotting, but Ribi really shines through with his stark, painterly art. The characters really do come across as tired and worn-down after losing so much to the xenomorphs who, themselves, also look terrific as depicted by Ribi. I already would have been in the tank for a series like this since I love alternate universes and possible futures, but the inclusion of the Alien franchise is the bonus that really makes this series worth checking out. Read Full Review
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7.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Aug 28, 2024Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is a solemn start to the series. Read Full Review
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Plot In the not-so-distant future, a synthetic set out to test facehuggers on each of the races in the galaxy, Spartax, Inhumans, Skrull, Kree, Humans, etc. His evil plan is to send four queen eggs and twelve hosts in a state of suspended animation, then crash into the four most populated areas of each planet and within hours the Xenomorphs organize and install their queen to lay eggs, wiping out all living beings on each planet. The Skrulls are saved because they have no planet. The reasons why this robot committed this atrocity are unknown. T'challa and his son Azari arrive at this ship where this synthetic was carrying out this experiment and stop him, but the Xenomorphs had already arrived on the planet, only Black Panther nee more
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Fantastic start. Of course, it's Hickman and Ribic so there was very little chance it wouldn't be great. Hickman did a great job painting the world and everything that led to the current situation and Ribic is an outstanding artist. Everything looks incredible and his style works really well for this sort of story. Making this an "Old Man Avengers" type story instead of just throwing some aliens at the current avengers was a great choice. It seems like these Fox acquisition crossovers are getting better and better with each one. Wolverine vs Predator was great, Black Panther vs Predator is looking like it'll be even better than WvP and AvA could be an all-time classic.
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Usually whenever you see a Marvel or DC pair up with another existing big IP like Aliens or something of the like, you expect to see a half baked story with decent enough writing and art that works to sell the book but usually you can feel like it was only written to advertise a movie coming out. THIS IS NOT THAT TYPE OF CROSSOVER. Hickman is a genius at worldbuilding and handing you exposition so well written that it feels like you're being dropped into the action. The art style is perfect for this type of horror story where the emotion of the characters and the scars they have needs to be shown. As a huge fan of the Alien franchise I was expecting a half-assed crossover but what I got was a masterpiece and if the story continues like this more
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Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic make epic comics together.
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This was unreal. Bleak, haunting, deeply unsettling... What a way to kick off a mini. The stakes could literally not be higher. Always a joy to see Hickman and Ribic collaborate. This should be fun.
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This was well done from Hickman. Went in with low expectations and he built a world I want to explore more. Esad Ribic is a classic artist and always delivers! Svorcina's colors are tremendous as always but many pages are washed out with light or smoke but also I get what they were going for.
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I started reading this great series and realized that something truly incredible was waiting for us. I especially want to mention the twist with Miles Marales, if it's him in a black spider-man costume. I feel a little sorry for the Hulk.
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I liked it but now I have an image of a middle-aged Valeria Richards tripping over a banana peel stuck in my head.
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A fun story where Esad Ribic continues to master the art of making women ugly.
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