Alien #1
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| Writer | Declan Shalvey |
| Artist | Andrea Broccardo |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
SUPERSTARS DECLAN SHALVEY & ANDREA BROCCARDO TAKE ALIEN TO BONE-CHILLING NEW DEPTHS!
Scientist Batya Zahn will do just about anything to get her family off the icy moon where they've been conducting research on water conservation. But there?s more than glacial springs to find in this forgotten corner of the galaxy. When they discover an extraordinary organism buried in the ice, it won't take long for tensions to heat up. What is hidden in the snow comes forth in the thaw-and no one will be welcoming this spring. A new era of Alien starts here!
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS
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But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Apr 26, 2023Alien #1 captures everything that the franchise uses to be iconic. Read Full Review
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8.7
The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally
Apr 26, 2023Broccardo delivers some visually thrilling and stylish imagery throughout the issue. The panels brilliantly ramp up the tension and terror. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - Michael Compton
Nov 16, 2023Under the stalwart stewardship of Shalvey and Broccardo, this once sinking Sulaco now charts an optimistic new course for the stars. Read Full Review
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8.4
Graphic Policy - Brett
Apr 26, 2023Alien #1 doesn't brake any ground but does break the ice (bad joke, we know). What it does is a solid build up slowly adding to the tension for what we know is coming. It's classic in a lot of ways and it should be interesting to see if it keeps that up or if there's twists and turns to come. Read Full Review
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8.4
The Fandom Post - Chris Beveridge
May 30, 2023With a lot of Alien comics read in my background, I'm always keen for another one to see what can be done. The team here is operating at peak performance with a strong script, a strong setup, and fantastic artwork. The result is a book that reads extremely well for both new and old fans alike as you want to see how it's going to unfold this time. I mean, we know it's going to have a lot of bad things happen but we're already well-invested in the family, we get a good setup with the location and the arrival of the marines, and the tension is elevated just right with what Zasha is doing. I'm excited to see if it can build on this energy moving forward. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Apr 26, 2023Alien #1 sets up a tricky situation for the heroes as they're cornered and knocked off their guard with Xenomorphs looming around the corner. It's obvious the story is in good hands with strong character writing and great art, but expect a slow boil buildup in this first chapter. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Spencer Perry
Apr 26, 2023Writer Declan Shalvey is quick to establish these new characters in a satisfying way, making this feel totally new from any other recent Alien comic series. Read Full Review
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8.0
Get Your Comic On - Neil Vagg
Apr 26, 2023A new chapter in the Alien saga begins in earnest with a tense first issue. Shalvey neatly sets the scene before turning up the scare dial ready for all hell to break loose. Read Full Review
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7.0
Big Comic Page - Craig Neilson-Adams
Apr 26, 2023The final pages ratchet up the tension considerably as the 'discovery' starts to thaw and Zasha, Batya's young daughter, finds herself on the run. It's clear that all hell is about to break loose, and I'm definitely planning on sticking around to find out what happens next. Sure, there's perhaps nothing too groundbreaking at play here yet, but there's enough atmosphere and intrigue to keep the pages turning throughout the course of this first issue. A chilling new chapter in Marvels Alien saga, and a first issue that's still well worth a look. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS
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7.5
As much as I think PKJ's Alien run was shot in the foot the moment Salvador Larroca was put on art duties, and never really managed to hit its stride, I'm kind of glad it's over and we're getting a clean start with a brand new take. Shalvey has always been more of an artist in my mind, but he's a perfectly competent writer as well. The art isn't amazing, but it's still an improvement. I hope that Marvel quits relaunching this title. The Alien title has been at Marvel for over two years at this point, and I still feel like we've yet to really go anywhere with the property. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/xJz6buvNFZ MY PHYSICAL COLLECTION (FOR SHOWING OFF): https://psycamorean.libib.com/
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7.0
Let me begin this by saying how big of an alien fan I am. I love the movies the games (yes even colonial marines). I've read the comics and own all the Omnibus of the dark horse years that marvel has now published. After the last volume I was let down it wasn't as good as the first one. Also not a huge fan of doing the whole one arc then let's have another #1. However this isn't the writer or artists fault and I won't judge on this. This issue is very mid ground. Takes place on an icy planet/moon with a team that's looking for water to see if life could be sustained there. They of course find something under the ice. You find out that they have been stranded there an extra few months waiting for pickup and to be relieved. When eve more
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7.0
Ok start. I don't know if I like the family dynamics or not. At least they are human. Overall though it just feels ok. See how it plays out.
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6.5
Unlike some others, I enjoyed the last mini-series. this one is drastically different. It feels more like John Carpenter's The Thing. Researchers in the ice is direct rip off of that movie. The whole set up is weird. Only 3 people in the research center, one has only one arm, a child, and the doctor is pregnant, so she can't even help herself if there are complications. I don't think a lot of thought went into this. Not as excited about this story that last few.
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