Marvel Unveils Alien vs X-Men Miniseries September 2026

Marvel Comics has announced a new crossover comic series, "Alien vs. X-Men," which will pit the mutant superhero team against the Xenomorphs from the iconic "Alien" film franchise. The four-issue miniseries is scheduled to launch on September 16, 2026, and preorders are now available at local comic shops.

The series is a collaboration between Marvel and 20th Century Studios, following the success of the previous "Aliens vs. Avengers" crossover in 2024. The story will see the X-Men embark on a quest for a Phoenix egg in space, only to return to Earth with a deadly cargo that triggers a violent battle with the Xenomorphs. The promotional description asks whether an unexpected ally will turn the tide and if anyone will survive the experience.

The creative team includes writer Kieron Gillen, known for his work on "Immortal X-Men" and other Marvel titles, and artist Geraldo Borges, whose credits include "Jessica Jones: Alias" and "Thunderbolts." Ryan Stegman provides the main cover art, with variant covers by Ivan Shavrin. Additionally, the series will feature a bonus story written by legendary X-Men creator Chris Claremont. This narrative will focus on Kitty Pryde being hunted by...