Take a First Look at the Prequel Comic for ‘Marvel’s Alien: Romulus’

Following the theatrical release of Alien: Romulusthe final installment of the revolutionary series Stranger film franchise, Marvel Comics proudly presents a ALIEN: ROMULUS Next month, a comic one-shot tackles one of the film’s lingering mysteries. Today, fans can check out all the never-before-seen covers and interior illustrations.


On sale October 16th 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 Stranger a narrative that returns to its roots with a thrilling saga of young space colonizers confronting the most terrifying life form in the universe.

Marvel’s one-shot will take place before the events of the film, providing an illuminating backstory behind the film’s main threat. Made in close collaboration with director Fede Alvarez and frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues, both of whom are screenwriters Alien: RomulusThe one-shot adds a new layer to one of the biggest cinematic releases of the year.


Marvel Comics presents an all-new story revealing the secrets of the film’s legendary antagonists. This issue highlights the tragedy that unfolded on the Renaissance space station before Rain, Andy and their crew had their own terrifying encounter!


“THE Stranger The franchise is responsible for my long-standing love of body horror, so needless to say, I’m thrilled to contribute a small piece to the canon,” Thompson shared. “Working with Fede Alvarez to create a prequel to Alien: Romulus “It was a dream come true and a responsibility I don’t take lightly. The result is a thrilling and terrifying story that slowly evolves into something completely unpredictable.”