Marvel Unleashes Alien vs. X-Men, Bringing Xenomorph Horror to the Mutant Universe
Marvel Comics and 20th Century Studios are teaming up this September for a crossover fans have long imagined: Alien vs. X-Men.
Following the success of Alien vs. Avengers, Marvel is expanding its acclaimed Alien comic universe by pitting the X-Men against the galaxy's deadliest predators. The new series will be written by Immortal X-Men architect Kieron Gillen and illustrated by acclaimed artist Geraldo Borges, blending mutant heroics with the terrifying horror of the Xenomorphs.
The event will also feature a four-part backup story from legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont, who revisits his iconic alien race, the Brood, and throws them into a deadly clash with the Xenomorphs.
On his love for the Alien franchise, Gillen shared, "Alien was the first R-rated movie I ever saw. Aliens is one of the four founding teenage films that I built my understanding of story structure upon. As a hormonal teen, I had a looming Alien poster hung over my bed. I love Aliens so much that I am unhelpfully explaining beats to Geraldo by referencing two-second sequences featuring tertiary characters, as if he cares about Ferro and Dietrich as much as I do. So, yes, this is some prime-grade bucket list stuff for me, and I'm highly enjoying taking the X-Men on an X-press elevator to hell."
"For me, the coolest aspect here is returning to a universe where I can pit my deadliest alien predators against their movie counter-parts, with Kitty caught in the middle," Claremont said. "Kitty brings a hero’s perspective to the challenge that embraces the heart and soul of the X-Men. This story is cram-packed with adventure - plus some crazy surprises along the way."
The story begins when the X-Men embark on a mission to recover a mysterious Phoenix egg. Instead, they uncover something far more dangerous. Returning to Earth with a lethal stowaway, the mutants soon find themselves locked in a brutal battle for survival against an unstoppable alien threat. Along the way, an unexpected ally could shift the balance of power—if anyone lives long enough to see it.
Meanwhile, a young Kitty Pryde faces a nightmare unlike any other as she becomes the target of two of the universe's most terrifying species: the Brood and the Xenomorphs.
ALIEN VS. X-MEN #1
Written by Kieron Gillen & Chris Claremont
Art by Geraldo Borges & More
Cover by Ryan Stegman
On Sale: September 16, 2026