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.
RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY.
Issue 3 is a flawlessly executed, tragic third installment which reveals the fate of mutantkind in this xenomorph infested universe as Hickman gets to play with some of his favorite x-related toys. The art team once again elevate an already great script into the realm of the truly superb. A comic this wild has no right to be this good but it is, from start to finish! Read Full Review
Aliens vs. Avengers #3 sets the stage for an explosive finale, leaning into Hickman's signature high-concept storytelling while delivering stunning visuals. While the issue prioritizes spectacle over character depth, Mr. Sinister's presence adds a unique X-Men flavor, and the moody art enhances the tension. It may feel like a stepping stone to the final battle, but it's an entertaining and visually striking one. Read Full Review
Plot
Stark, Miles Morales and Captain Marvel arrive on Mars, where Mr. Sinister and his clones were waiting for them with a surprise, he caught all the X-men and placed a Facehugger on them, because he is convinced that Xenomorphs are the ultimate expression of organic beings.
Using weapons that launch facehuggers, Mr. Sinister's clones infect the crew of humans who arrived on the ship with Tony and a horde of xenomorphs attack Iron Man, Miles Morales and Captain Marvel.
Out of nowhere Emma Frost, Manifold, Armor and Wolverine rescue Captain Marvel who was injured in the face with xenomorph acid. They all return to save Tony, who died after being infected by a facehugger...and when hope was gone, Black Panther arr more
Not quite as good as the first two, but still really, really good. This one was a little more action-focused and not as plot heavy. Dialogue was more sparse so it moved a little quicker. Of course Sinister would use the potential extinction of humans and mutants to further his own genetic aims; perfectly on brand for him. Cool to see Logan still alive and badass, and seeing Manifold pop up in yet another Hickman Marvel book is becoming a meme at this point.
hickman is straight up cooking right now
In this penultimate issue, I was surprised by the moment with facehuggers mutants, but I was even more surprised and pleased by the appearance of the support team.
Art: 4/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 7.5/10
© 2025
/3_medium.webp)
Prev
