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Creation & Design

Resident Evil was created by Capcom as a survival horror video game series, first released in 1996. The series has expanded into various media, including comics, films, and novels.

Early Years

The original game set the stage for a franchise that would explore themes of bioengineering, corporate greed, and survival against monstrous creatures.

Character Development

Over the years, Resident Evil has evolved from a survival horror game to a broader narrative exploring the implications of bioweapons and the fight against bioterrorism, with a diverse cast of characters and complex storylines.

Cultural Reception

Resident Evil has received critical acclaim for its gameplay and storytelling, becoming one of the best-selling video game franchises of all time.

Character Details

Real Name:
Resident Evil
First Appearance:
Resident Evil #1
Aliases:
Biohazard
Species:
N/A
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
S.T.A.R.S., Umbrella Corporation, BSAA
Abilities:
Survival, Combat Skills, Puzzle Solving
Equipment:
Weapons, Herbs, First Aid Kits
Weight:
0
Height:
0' 0"
Eye Color:
N/A
Hair Color:
N/A

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Resident Evil #1
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Resident Evil #1
 
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Premiere issue, low print run

Promotional giveaway by Capcom

Included an unattached $5.00 coupon for the video game release but is not required for the issue to be complete

Resident Evil Magazine #1
Image ⋅ 1998
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Resident Evil Magazine #1
 
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Comic book backup stories, strategy guide and text stories comprise the magazine published by Image

Cover art by Jim Lee

Resident Evil Magazine #2
Image ⋅ 1998
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Resident Evil Magazine #2
 
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Three comic book stories set in the universe of Resident Evil

Resident Evil Magazine #3
Image ⋅ 1998
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Resident Evil Magazine #3
 
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Three comic book stories set in the universe of Resident Evil

Cover art by Jim Lee

Resident Evil Magazine #4
Image ⋅ 1998
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Resident Evil Magazine #4
 
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Final issue published by Image

DC published a fifth issue to end the series two and a half years later

Resident Evil Magazine
TPB ⋅ DC ⋅ 1999
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Resident Evil Magazine
 
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160-page trade paperback collecting issues #1 - #4 of Resident Evil Magazine

Original retail price: $14.95

Resident Evil Magazine #5
DC ⋅ 1999
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Resident Evil Magazine #5
 
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DC takes over publishing for the fifth and final issue, released two and a half years after the fourth issue

Resident Evil #1
Promo ⋅ DC ⋅ 2009
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Resident Evil #1
 
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Variant cover art by Kevin Sharpe

Promotional edition, sent to retailers prior to the release of the first issue of the four-part limited series

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