Marvel Comics is gearing up to introduce one of the darkest Alien comics ever published. Dubbed Alien: King Killer, this new series explores a colony world almost totally overrun by Xenomorphs, and one where it turns out that humanity is still its own worst enemy.
Check out the slideshow gallery below for an exclusive, unlettered preview of Alien: King Killer #1:
Alien: King Killer is written by Saladin Ahmed (Daredevil) and illustrated by Carlos Nieto (Ultimate Black Panther), with cover art by David Yardin (X-Factor). Here’s Marvel’s official description of the first issue:
When humanity has already lost the war against the Xenomorphs, what remains? Set on a planet overrun by the savage alien species, the dregs of humanity cling to the protection of the mysterious siblings known as the Three Kings. But these warlords have a fourth sibling who is out for revenge- and the humans’ remaining protectors are harboring secrets deadlier than the aliens outside their gates. The first chapter in one of the most epic – and darkest – eras of the ALIEN universe!
Alien: King Killer #1 will be released on April 1, 2026. You can preorder a copy at your local comic shop.
This is just Marvel’s latest foray into the Alien/Predator universe. Previous releases have included Aliens vs. Avengers and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe.
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