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Creation & Design

Resident Alien was created by writer Peter Hogan and artist Steve Parkhouse, debuting in 2015. The character was designed to explore themes of identity and belonging through the lens of an alien living among humans.

Early Years

Harry Vanderspeigle crash-landed on Earth and assumed the identity of a small-town doctor in a remote community. His early years were marked by attempts to blend in while grappling with his alien nature.

Character Development

Throughout his journey, Harry evolves from a reclusive alien into a beloved member of the community, learning the value of friendship, love, and acceptance.

Cultural Reception

Resident Alien has been well-received for its unique blend of humor and heart, appealing to both comic book fans and a broader audience.

Character Details

Real Name:
Harry Vanderspeigle
First Appearance:
Dark Horse Presents #4
Aliases:
The Alien, Doctor
Species:
Alien
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Local Community, Sheriff's Department
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Telepathy, Advanced Healing
Equipment:
Alien technology, Medical supplies
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none

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Dark Horse Presents #4
Dark Horse ⋅ 2011
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Dark Horse Presents #4
 
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Key Facts

Premiere of Resident Alien, a story about an alien that crashes to earth and becomes fascinated by studying human beings (story runs through #5 and #6)

Resident Alien premiered on the SyFy channel January 2021

Resident Alien #0
Dark Horse ⋅ 2012
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Resident Alien #0
 
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Collected edition of the first Resident Alien story arc 'Welcome To Earth' originally printed in Dark Horse Presents (2011) #4 thru #6

Adapted for a TV series on SyFy, premiered January 2021

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