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Creation & Design

The Xenomorph was created by artist H.R. Giger for the 1979 film 'Alien'. Its design was influenced by Giger's surrealist art and themes of sexuality and horror.

Early Years

The Xenomorph first appeared in the film 'Alien' and quickly became an iconic figure in science fiction horror. Its terrifying life cycle and predatory nature captivated audiences.

Character Development

Over the years, the Xenomorph has evolved from a singular horror in the original film to a complex and multifaceted character in various media, including comics, novels, and video games. Its representation has expanded to explore themes of survival, fear, and the consequences of human actions.

Cultural Reception

The Xenomorph has been critically acclaimed and is considered one of the greatest movie monsters of all time, influencing countless works in the horror and science fiction genres.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
Aliases:
Alien, Xenomorph XX121
Species:
Extraterrestrial
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
The Company, Predators
Abilities:
Acidic blood, Enhanced strength, Stealth, Regeneration
Equipment:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Height:
7' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Heavy Metal #26

Heavy Metal ⋅ 1979

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Heavy Metal #26
 
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Eight-page teaser of the Heavy Metal graphic novel 'Alien: The Illustrated Story' adaptation of the 1979 film

Alien: The Illustrated Story #1

Heavy Metal ⋅ 1979

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Alien: The Illustrated Story #1
 
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A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie

Amazing Heroes #139

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1988

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Amazing Heroes #139
 
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Preview of Aliens #1 and creator interviews

Aliens #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1988

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Aliens #1
 
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1st appearance of Aliens, Xenomorphs, in original stories

Dark Horse Presents #24

Dark Horse ⋅ 1988

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Dark Horse Presents #24
 
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Origin of Aliens, Xenomorphs in comic books

Uncanny X-Men #245

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Uncanny X-Men #245
 
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Parody issue of DC's 'Invasion' limited series

Cameo appearance of Chewbacca, Yoda, Jabba the Hutt, Boba Fett, an Alien Xenomorph, E.T. and Alf

Jean Grey appears full-frontal nude in this issue but it is at a slight distance so that specific detail is absent

Comics Interview #84

Comics Interview ⋅ 1990

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Comics Interview #84
 
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Cover art by Sam Kieth

Dark Horse Presents #36

Dark Horse ⋅ 1990

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Dark Horse Presents #36
 
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First battle of Aliens vs Predator

Aliens: Earth War #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1990

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Aliens: Earth War #1
 
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Third limited series featuring Aliens

Aliens / Predator: The Deadliest of the Species #1

Silver ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1993

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Aliens / Predator: The Deadliest of the Species #1
 
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Variant silver-foil Ashcan edition, limited to 1,000

Distributed selectively at comic conventions in a protective sleeve with a gold stamp labeled Official Hero Original Seal of Authenticity

Aliens: Salvation #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1993

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Aliens: Salvation #1
 
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One-shot written by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen) with art by Mike Mignola (Hellboy)

Batman / Aliens #1

DC ⋅ 1997

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Batman / Aliens #1
 
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Battle of Batman vs the Xenomorphs

Two-issue limited series co-published by DC and Dark Horse

Aliens Special #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1997

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Aliens Special #1
 
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One-shot issue containing two original stories

Aliens: Stalker #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 1998

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Aliens: Stalker #1
 
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One-shot Aliens vs Vikings

Dark Horse Presents #140

Dark Horse ⋅ 1999

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Dark Horse Presents #140
 
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Cover art featuring a Xenomorph and tie-in story to the Aliens: Apocalypse series

8-page Usagi Yojimbo story written and illustrated by Stan Sakai

Dark Horse Presents #146

Dark Horse ⋅ 1999

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Dark Horse Presents #146
 
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Aliens vs. Predator story

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2000

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1
 
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Team-up of Ripley and Predators versus Alien/Terminator hybrids

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #2

Dark Horse ⋅ 2000

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #2
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 17,143

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4

Dark Horse ⋅ 2000

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 18,900

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator

TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2001

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator
 
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96-page softcover collection of the four issue limited series published in 2001

Original retail price: $11.95

Values reflect first printing

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #3

Dark Horse ⋅ 2002

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #3
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 17,950

Alien vs. Predator: Whoever Wins We Lose #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2005

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Alien vs. Predator: Whoever Wins We Lose #1
 
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Promotional mini-comic distributed with the unrated Aliens vs Predator DVD, sold exclusively at Best Buy

Reprint of Alien vs Predator Annual #1 with foil cover

Alien: Isolation #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2012

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Alien: Isolation #1
 
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Prequel story that tied-in to the Aliens: Isolation video game

Given away exclusively at SDCC and other comic conventions

Aliens: Colonial Marines - No Man Left Behind

Dark Horse ⋅ 2012

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Aliens: Colonial Marines - No Man Left Behind
 
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Prequel story that tied-in to the Aliens: Colonial Marines (No Man Left Behind) video game

Given away exclusively at San Diego Comic Con

The first and to date only 9.8 sale was for $400 in Feb 2024

Prometheus: Fire and Stone - Omega #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2015

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Prometheus: Fire and Stone - Omega #1
 
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44-page one-shot featuring Prometheus, Aliens and Predator

Aliens / Vampirella #1

Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2015

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Aliens / Vampirella #1
 
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Dark Horse and Dynamite crossover featuring Aliens and Vampirella

Predator: Life and Death #1

Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2016

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Predator: Life and Death #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Warner inspired by Dark Horse Presents #35 (1989)

Includes a story titled Predator: Life and Death featuring Predators, Aliens, and the Prometheus Engineers

Alien: The Original Screenplay #1

Dark Horse ⋅ 2020

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Alien: The Original Screenplay #1
 
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Comic book adaptation of the original 1976 screenplay by Dan O'Bannon (Total Recall, Return of the Living Dead)

Alien #1

Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Alien #1
 
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First Alien series published by Marvel

1st cameo appearance of the Alpha Alien

Alien #5

Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Alien #5
 
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1st full appearance of the Alpha Xenomorph

Alien #10

Marvel ⋅ 2022

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Alien #10
 
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1st appearance of a new breed of Xenomorph

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