"When we think of the Alien franchise and its corner of space (where no one can hear you scream), we tend to think of the movies. These range from bona fide horror classics to action-adventure thrillers to bizarre deep dives into Alien lore to, well, Alien vs Predator: Requiem. However, extraterrestrial lifeforms have been popping out of chests in places outside the movie theater, and you'd be missing out if you didn't explore the potential Alien has in other mediums."
"Dark Horse Comics arose in the late '80s and not only did it quickly amass a stable of licensed titles like Star Wars, but it became notable as a place where creators could let their hair down a bit. As such, Alien, which has always thrived by giving its various creators leeway to go bananas, was a perfect IP for its ranks."
Dark Horse Comics emerged in the late 1980s, quickly acquiring licensed titles and a reputation for creative freedom. Alien proved well-suited to that environment, with creators given leeway to expand and intensify the mythos. Aliens: Salvation, drawn by Mike Mignola and written by Dave Gibbons, follows a religious crewman and his captain as they survive on a mysterious planet after their ship becomes infested with Xenomorphs. Mignola’s shadow-heavy artwork and escalating delirium shift the story from interstellar adventure to psychological survival horror, culminating in a fiery conclusion. Several Alien entries embrace downbeat themes, exemplified by Aliens: Labyrinth and the demented Dr. Church.
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