This past week I was fortunate enough to read an advance copy of Dark Horse Comics' upcoming Aliens: Defiance #1 and I must say, the storyline Brian Wood has created, paired with the fantastic artistry by Tristan Jones makes Defiance a definite must-have for fans of the Alien franchise.
Without spoiling any of the story's primary focal points, I will say that it was great to see references to familiar characters and locations from the expanded Alien universe. Fans who have enjoyed the game Alien: Isolation will especially enjoy these connections.
Ultimately the story kept me engaged but left me wanting more. I'm excited to see where this series goes.
Spanning 32 pages, Aliens: Defiance is currently available for pre-order! So head on over to Dark Horse Comics to secure your own copy today!
Alien vs. Predator 3 – What We Know So Far
Officially, Alien vs. Predator 3 remains in concept phase for the time being. A reboot of the iconic crossover has been discussed on numerous occasions, with chatter picking up heavily from 20th Century Studios back in the Fall of 2024 after the successful release of Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus. The blending of Alien and Predator cinematic universes was further solidified in 2025 with Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands. The two movie monsters continue to coexist in the same timeline, but their conflict has not yet been realized since 2007. A reboot of Alien vs. Predator would likely ret-con the existing 2 entries and establish a completely new AvP timeline. For more on what we know so far, continue reading our more in-depth breakdown here. As new developments are made, that page will be updated.
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