Summary
As theAvengersface a shocking defeat that goes further than even their MCU loss at Thanos' hands, iconic members including Steve Rogers’Captain America, Tony Stark’sIron Manand Carol Danvers’Captain Marvelget gritty costumes as part of their last chance to save the human race. The new looks come courtesy of superstar artist Esad Ribić, with Hulk, Black Panther, and Miles Morales' Spider-Man also on the roster.
In recent solicit information forAliens vs Avengers #2, Marvel has revealed Esad Ribić’s epic cover art of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes standing against the Xenomorph scourge. The Marvel/Aliencrossover - published underMarvel’s 20th Century Studios imprint- will see the Avengers face off against a mass invasion of Xenomorphs, with the summary for the upcoming issue 2 confirming that not only will many, many lives be lost, buthumanity will be forced to surrender and flee the Earth.
Aliens vs. Avengers #2
EARTH SURRENDERS?!
The Avengers have lost big before, with notable occasions likeAge of UltronandThe Kang Dynastyseeing them pushed to the brink of total defeat, even officially surrendering in the latter story. However, they’ve never been so badly defeared that they’ve ceded the entire planet to an invading force and fled into the stars.Aliens vs Avengerstakes place in the future, with"older, grittier versions"of the Avengers taking on the Xenomorph army. Now, fans know that the aged-up heroes will have new looks to mark this unique era of storytelling.
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Aliens vs Avengers Introduces New Looks for Marvel’s Biggest Heroes
Older, Grittier Versions of Captain America, Iron Man and Captain Marvel Fight for Earth
Aliens vs. Avengersis the latest Marvel crossover with a 20th Century Studios property, with the recently concludedPredator vs Wolverine(Benjamin Percy and Greg Land) andthe upcomingPredator vs Black Panther(Benjamin Percy and Chris Allen) seeing Marvel’s heroes taking on the Xenomorphs' longtime galactic enemies. However, so far those series have been more or less one-on-one affairs, with the heroes fighting for their lives in semi-honorable struggles. In contrast,Aliens vs Avengerswill be a full-scale invasion story - one in which it’s clear that no outcome is off the table.
Ribić’s art shows the Avengers assembled, with Captain Marvel and Black Panther showcasing new armor, as well as a respirator for T’Challa. Iron Man is wearing new armor with a pale faceplate and rounded lines, whereas Captain America wears a tactical uniform with white lenses - a notable change from his usually more human, approachable look as a symbol of the American Dream. Miles Morales and the Hulk round out the team with their classic looks, though likely now with Miles as an adult hero.
Alienstories tend to end with major losses for humanity,making this a series where it’s possible the older, grungier Avengers will actually lose. That’s an intriguing prospect for Marvel fans even beyond the appeal of seeingAlienscrossover with the Marvel Universe. Hopefully,Captain America,Iron ManandCaptain Marvel’s costumes have some custom anti-Xenomorph weaponry and protection, otherwise this may be yet anotherAlienstory where humanity doesn’t stand a chance.
Aliens vs. Avengers #1is coming from Marvel Comics August 28, with the second issue following in September 2024.
