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A prequel to a prequel? Yeah, that’s just what Alien fans will be getting next month, with Marvel’s Alien: Romulus one-shot.
Terror on the printed page
Remember when Alien: Romulus came out in theaters and there was word that a Marvel Comics prequel book would fill in some blanks from the film? Well, that day is almost here, and the publisher has revealed a mini-preview of that very comic.
The book will be a one-shot, which is somewhat refreshing from where we sit, and will hail from writer Zac Thompson and artist Daniel Picciotto. Aside from the comics-based talent too, Alien fans should be happy to hear that the issue was crafted in cooperation with the film’s Director Fede Alvarez, and Rodo Sayagues.
So yeah, this one’s got a pedigree for sure, and we’ve got an unlettered preview for you in the gallery below. That arrived late last week, along with a look at the comic’s variant covers. Take a peek, and then get ready for the return of Alien’s brand of interstellar terror to comics shops with Alien: Romulus #1, this October the 16th.
On sale October 16, ALIEN: ROMULUS #1 is written by horror master Zac Thompson (Absolute Carnage: Avengers, I Breathed a Body) and drawn by rising star Daniel Picciotto (Danny Ketch: Ghost Rider, X-Force). The film took “Alien” storytelling back to its roots with a thrilling saga of young space colonizers coming face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe. Marvel’s one-shot will take place prior to the events of the film, providing an illuminating backstory behind the film’s main threat. Made in close partnership with Director Fede Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues, both of whom wrote Alien: Romulus, the one-shot adds a new layer to one of the biggest film releases of the year.
Marvel Comics presents an all-new story revealing secrets of the film’s legendary antagonists. This issue shines light on the tragedy that occurred on the space station Renaissance before Rain, Andy, and their crew had their own terrifying encounter there!
“The Alien franchise is responsible for my lifelong love of body horror, so needless to say, I’m ecstatic to be contributing a small piece to the canon,” Thompson shared. “Working with Fede Alvarez to craft a prequel to Alien: Romulus was a genuine dream come true and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. The result is a thrilling, terrifying story that slowly gestates into something wholly unpredictable.”
Check out the covers along with a special first look and preorder ALIEN: ROMULUS #1 at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Marvel Comics press release
