Alien Nation (comics)

Alien Nation comic books were a number of comic books based on the Alien Nation entertainment media franchise. DC Comics initially produced a single-issue comic book adaptation of the 1988 film. Later, Malibu Comics, under their Adventure Comics imprint, produced several spin-off titles between 1990 and 1992.

Publications

Title Creators Publisher Number of Issues Publication Dates Notes
Alien Nation Writer: Martin Pasko
Penciller/Inker: Jerry Bingham 		DC Comics One-shot December 1988
Story: An adaptation of the original theatrical film written by Rockne S. O'Bannon.
Alien Nation: The Spartans Writer: Bill Spangler
Penciller: James Tucker 		Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 July - November 1990 Also released as a trade paperback
Story: Ruth Lawrence, of the Newcomer Advocacy League, is asked by Newcomer Harvey Wallbanger to help locate his missing brother, Art Deco. After receiving a visit by a mysterious Overseer, Wallbanger wants the case dropped...which deepens the mystery for Lawrence even more.
Alien Nation: A Breed Apart Writer: Steve Jones
Penciller: Stan Timmons
Inker: Jimmy Palmiotti		 Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 November 1990 - March 1991 This mini-series ended on an unresolved cliffhanger.
Story: LAPD detectives Wayne Hadenfelt, a human, and Log B'Omen, a Newcomer, respond to a home invasion call. In the aftermath, details of the case suggest gangland assassination.
Alien Nation: The Skin Trade Writer: Lowell Cunningham
Penciller: Leonard Kirk 		Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 March - June 1991
Story: STORY SYNOPSIS HERE.
Ape Nation Writer: Charles Marshall
Penciller: M.C. Wyman 		Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 February - June 1991 Crossover with
Planet Of The Apes
Story: STORY SYNOPSIS HERE.
Alien Nation: The Firstcomers Writer: Martin Powell
Penciller: Tim Eldred 		Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 May - August 1991
Story: STORY SYNOPSIS HERE.
Alien Nation: The Public Enemy Writer: Lowell Cunningham
Penciller: Sandy Carruthers 		Adventure Comics
(Malibu Comics imprint) 		4 December - March 1991
Story: STORY SYNOPSIS HERE.
Alien Nation Television Special:
The Lost Episode		 Writer: Bill Spangler
Penciller: Terry Pallot 		Malibu Graphics One-shot 1992
Based on "Soul Train," a script from the aborted second season of the Alien Nation TV series, by Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider. The premise and elements of this script were later developed into the Alien Nation: Dark Horizon TV movie.

See also

Notable cover artwork for Alien Nation: The Spartans 1990 premiere issue.


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