Marvel announces Alien: Romulus prelude tie-in comic

Marvel Comics has announced their one-shot "Alien: Romulus" comic which will act as a prelude to the theatrical film. The prequel comic will be released in October and will tackle the film's lingering mystery. 

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 comic is a must-have companion to one of the most highly anticipated films of the summer.

Marvel Comics presents an all-new story revealing the secrets of the film’s legendary antagonists and this issue shines a light on them all!

"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."

Cover by Leinil Yu, and variant cover by Björn Barends

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