Summary
Warning: Contains potential SPOILERS for Aliens vs. Avengers
The Marvel Universe and the world of theAlienfranchise are colliding, as theAvengersgear up to battle the infamous parasitic extraterrestrial Xenomorphs. In official art looking forward to Marvel’s next great crossover,the Avengers are depicted facing a horde and will need a serious upgrade to survive the upcoming bloodfest.
The four-issueAliens vs. Avengersminiseries – written by Johnathan Hickman, with art by Esad Ribić – will be a thrill ride for fans of Marvel Comics and cinematic horror, as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes battle the “perfect organism,” thedeadly killing machines known as Xenomorphs.
Marvel has dipped intothe Predator franchise, and now it’s time for the acid-spitting dual-mouthed alien organisms to reap their violence. Now, the official cover art for the second issue of the series debuts a new set of super suits for some of the Earth’s last remaining heroes.
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Marvels' Avengers Get A New Look As They Prepare To Face The Deadly Xenomorph Threat
The Avengers’ new costumes look like a colorful spin on the suits seen in the newestAlienprequel films.
In the brief synopsis ofAliens vs. Avengers #2, it has been revealed thatthe Xenomorphs have come to Earth, and the Avengers, almost obviously, won’t stand a chance. As Earth falls to the alien threat, the remaining survivors of the gruesome onslaught will have to flee the planet to come up with a new plan to avenge their fallen. The Avengers have had to take to the stars more times than anyone can count. Whether it be Thanos, the Multiverse, or the ongoing conflicts with the Kree and Skrulls, the Avengers have seen it all.
The team of heroes have had super suits built for travel in space before but the Avengers’ new costumes look like a colorful spin on the suits seen inthe newestAlienprequel films. Unlike the original films’ suits, which looked more accurate to the actual clothing astronauts wear, theAlienprequel-era outfits are sleeker, meshing together a padded bodysuit with pieces of armor adorned on top. Likewise, the Avengers look to be taking a similar approach in theupcoming comic crossover series,showing off how strongly Marvel is willing to embrace the modernAlienaesthetic.
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Clad in patches of rigid armor atop padded, yet flimsy, looking suits, the Avengers look just about as ready for the upcoming terror as any other character from anAlienmovie.
Crossovers are always good and fun, and it’s amazing to see both theAlienandPredatorfranchisesactively engaging with Marvel properties, but it’s when one property fully embraces the aesthetic of another that it shows a deeper appreciation of both from the creators behind the amalgamated tale. Marvel is known for having bright and flashy colors that pop on the page, whileAlien’s tone is both sleekly futuristic and grungily dark. On the cover forAliens vs. Avengers#2,Captain America, Iron Man, and Captain Marvel fully embrace an updated look that places them perfectly in the currentAlienaesthetic.
Clad in patches of rigid armor atop padded, yet flimsy, looking suits,the Avengers look just about as readyfor the upcoming terror as any other character from anAlienmovie. Realistically though, whether their upgraded look going to give theman advantage against the Xenomorphsremains to be determined. However, tactical consideration aside, it’s amazing to see the genuine love for theAlienfranchise in Esad Ribić’s artistry. Whether theAvengers’redesigned costumes will protect them or not, blood will pour and chests will burst when theAlienscome to Marvel later this year.
Aliens vs. Avengers #1will be available July 03, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
Alien
The Alien franchise, which began with Ridley Scott’s 1979 film, is a Sci-Fi series comprised of several horror films, games, and comic books centered on humanity’s encounters with a hostile extraterrestrial species known as Xenomorphs. Characterized by their lethal prowess and capability to reproduce at an alarming rate, these creatures pose a profound threat to human existence. The primary series protagonist, Ellen Ripley, acts as the voice of reason as she seeks to keep the creatures out of the hands of greed-driven corporate scientists.
