ALIEN: KING KILLER, a new chapter in Marvel’s acclaimed Alien comic book storytelling begins this week and it promises to deliver the darkest era of the Alien universe yet.
The five-issue limited series by writer Saladin Ahmed (Wolverine) and artist Carlos Nieto (Ultimate Black Panther) will take place on a planet that’s already succumbed to Xenomorphs, a horrifying victory that pushes humanity to its limits and explores the ultimate cost of survival.
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Idris’ quest to dethrone the Three Kings reaches its bloody finale in Alien: King Killer #5
Puppeteer Lee Variant Cover:
Alien: King Killer #5
Bitter enemies turn to allies when faced with both a Xenomorph outbreak and the shocking return of a figure from the past. Can the last vestige of humanity be saved — or is there a fate worse than death awaiting the survivors? Witness the final evolution of the human-Xenomorph war for supremacy!
Creative Team
- Writers: Saladin Ahmed
- Artist: Carlos Nieto
- Colorist: Michael Atiyeh
- Cover Artists: David Yardin
- Variant Cover Artists: Puppeteer Lee
- Cover Price/Page Count: $4.99/32 Pages
Idris’ quest to dethrone the Three Kings reaches its bloody finale in Alien: King Killer #5 on shelves and digital platforms August 19, 2026, from Marvel Comics