Aliens vs. Predator (comics)

Aliens vs. Predator
Cover of the trade paperback of the original Aliens versus Predator comic series.
Publication information
PublisherDark Horse Comics
Marvel Comics
FormatsOriginal material for the series has been published as a strip in the comics anthology(s) Dark Horse Presents and a set of limited series and graphic novels.
GenreHorror
Publication dateDark Horse: 1989–2020
Marvel: 2021–

Aliens vs. Predator (also known as Aliens versus Predator, abbreviated AVP) is a comic book series published by Dark Horse Comics between 1989 and 2020 on an intermittent basis, written and drawn by various artists. Dark Horse also publishes the Aliens and Predator lines of comics.

AVP is part of the crossover franchise originated and published by Dark Horse Comics.

According to the notes which accompany the first Aliens versus Predator graphic novel, the original idea of combining the Aliens with Predators was the result of a late 1980s brain-storming session between the comic's creators and Dark Horse executives. AVP artist and editor Chris Warner is credited with suggesting the concept.[1][2] Eventually, a film, Alien vs. Predator, was made in 2004, with a sequel in 2007 (called Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem) including a hybrid of a Xenomorph and a Predator. However, the films did not follow either the settings or the stories of the original comic series.

  1. ^ Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Chris Warner (2005). Aliens vs. Predator - The Comic Book (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
  2. ^ Estrella, Ernie (July 27, 2018). "The creator of Alien vs Predator looks back on his classic and his new Predator books". Syfy Wire. Archived from the original on July 27, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018.