Published Jun 17, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT
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The X-Men have faced off against a myriad of beings that are nothing too out of the ordinary for people of their kind. However, the mutants are about to face a vicious threat unlike anything they have experienced before in a new crossover story.
This fall, Marvel Comics and 20th Century Studios are presenting an epic new saga called Alien vs. X-Men. The series will pit Professor Charles Xavier's team of heroes against one of the most frightening extraterrestrial creatures in cinematic history, the Xenomorph.
The four-part limited series kicks off with the X-Men searching outer space for a Phoenix Egg, only to come across an unexpected and more horrifying discovery. When they return to Earth, the team discovers just how dangerous their cargo is when a vicious battle for survival ensues. Crafting the acid-spewing insanity that is Alien vs. X-Men is writer Kieron Gillen, who has written his fair share of acclaimed stories set in the world of the X-Men. However, the British comic book creator is lesser known for his love of the Alien movie franchise, which informed his interest in taking on this project.
"Alien was the first R-rated movie I ever saw. Aliens is one of the four founding teenage films that I built my understanding of story structure upon. As a hormonal teen, I had a looming Alien poster hung over my bed. I love Aliens so much that I am unhelpfully explaining beats to Geraldo by referencing two-second sequences featuring tertiary characters, as if he cares about Ferro and Dietrich as much as I do. So, yes, this is some prime-grade bucket list stuff for me, and I'm highly enjoying taking the X-Men on an X-press elevator to hell."
The comic is illustrated by Geraldo Borges, who has almost as many horror-centric Marvel titles as he does X-Men-centric stories under his belt, making him a fitting choice for this cosmic horror take on the classic comic. Ryan Stegman designs the cover art for the debut issue, and a variant by Ivan Shavrin will also be available. Additionally, each issue of Alien vs. X-Men includes a chapter from a four-part bonus story by Chris Claremont. It involves Kitty Pryde not only crossing paths with the Xenomorph herself, but also being hunted by another parasitic extraterrestrial race fans will recognize as the Brood.
Mutants Take on a Monster In Alien vs. X-Men
Image via 20th Century StudiosIt is exciting to imagine how the X-Men will hold their own against a creature like the Xenomorph, and vice versa. Of course, Alien vs. X-Men is far from the first time the beast has rubbed its slimy elbows with a costumed crime-fighter.
Dark Horse first retained the rights to publish comics set in the world of the acclaimed sci-fi movie series in 1988, eventually leading to the legendary Alien vs. Predator crossover series. In 1995, the publisher partnered with DC for Superman/Aliens, in which the Man of Steel learns he is not the most dangerous thing born outside of Earth.
Two years later, a limited series called Batman/Aliens forced The Dark Knight to exercise more strict caution than usual when he meets the Xenomorph. In addition to sequels to both Batman and Superman's quarrels with the creature, more crossovers such as this would follow, including one involving Green Lantern and a collaboration with 2000 AD starring Judge Dredd.
Things changed when Disney, of which Marvel Entertainment was already a subsidiary, acquired 20th Century Studios, to which the Alien franchise belongs. This gave the publisher the freedom to pit the Xenomorph against its own heroes, leading to the debut of the Aliens vs. Avengers series in 2024 and Alien vs. Captain America the following year.
Alien vs. X-Men is the latest in Marvel's bid to subject their characters to the horrors of the Xenomorph. Who knows who will survive this time and who will be next?
Alien vs. X-Men #1 hits the shelves on Sept. 16.
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Created by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee
First Film X-Men
Latest Film The New Mutants
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Since their debut in 1963, Marvel's X-Men have been more than just another superhero team. While the team really hit its stride as the All New, All Different X-Men in 1975, Marvel's heroic mutants have always operated as super-outcasts, protecting a world that hates and fears them for their powers.
Key members of the X-Men include Professor X, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Wolverine, Iceman, Beast, Rogue, and Storm. Often framed as the world's second strongest superheroes, after the Avengers, they are nonetheless one of Marvel's most popular and important franchises.
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Alien
Release Date June 22, 1979
Runtime 117 Minutes
English (US) · 