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Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus #4
Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus Vol. 4
Collects Aliens: Fast Track To Heaven, Aliens: Colonial Marines - No Man Left Behind, Alien: Isolation, Aliens: Defiance #1-12, Aliens: Dead Orbit #1-4, Aliens: Dust To Dust #1-4, Aliens: Resistance #1-4, Aliens: Rescue #1-4, Alien: The Original Screenplay #1-5 And Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay #1-5 - Plus Material From Dark Horse Presents (2011) #12-17 And Free Comic Book Day 2016: Aliens. Complete your ALIENS library with one final tome of terror! When Private Zula Hendricks goes AWOL to defend Earth from the xenomorphs, she faces demons from her past while fighting for her future! Engineering officer Wascylewski must use all available tools to survive an attack by the deadliest creature known to man! When their colony is evacuated, all 12-year-old Maxon and his mom have to do is make it to the spaceport - but between them and it are…Aliens! And Ellen Ripley's daughter Amanda joins the resistance! Plus: more horrifying stories - including a twisted tale illustrated by returning ALIENS alumnus Sam Kieth!
1064 pages, Hardcover
First published March 14, 2023
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About the author
Liam Sharp
396books53followersLiam Sharp is a British artist, writer and publisher. His debut work started in the late 1980s drawing Judge Dredd for 2000AD. Since then he has worked for numerous comic publishers including Marvel UK, Marvel Comics, DC comics, Image, Dynamite Comics, Verotick as well as many others. He has published his first novel. He has worked with advertising campaigns as well as design work and produced art for various magazines. He has worked on designs for various movies including Lost in Space, Small Soldiers and the animated series Batman Beyond.
In 2004 Liam established MamTor� Publishing with his wife Christina. In October 2011, Liam Sharp co-founded Madefire with Ben Wolstenholme and Eugene Walden, in Berkeley, CA, and is the company's CCO.
He is currently at work on a comic series with his wife called Cap Stone. He also has a deviant art page located at
In 2004 Liam established MamTor� Publishing with his wife Christina. In October 2011, Liam Sharp co-founded Madefire with Ben Wolstenholme and Eugene Walden, in Berkeley, CA, and is the company's CCO.
He is currently at work on a comic series with his wife called Cap Stone. He also has a deviant art page located at
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March 29, 2023
My Overview/Review in Video Form can be watched here -
Aliens 4th and final Omnibus is here and it's a nice return to form for the series. Volume's 2 and 3 suffered from a lot of piss poor stories, and while some weaker ones are here like the Alien 3 original screenplay done comic and some of the one shots from the start, we luckily have some great ones. The highlights being Defiance, dust to dust, and the original screen play of the first Alien redone as well as Rescue.
If an Alien fan you should check out this volume. A 3.5 out of of 5. I'll bump it to a 4 on here.
Aliens 4th and final Omnibus is here and it's a nice return to form for the series. Volume's 2 and 3 suffered from a lot of piss poor stories, and while some weaker ones are here like the Alien 3 original screenplay done comic and some of the one shots from the start, we luckily have some great ones. The highlights being Defiance, dust to dust, and the original screen play of the first Alien redone as well as Rescue.
If an Alien fan you should check out this volume. A 3.5 out of of 5. I'll bump it to a 4 on here.
August 24, 2024
(Zero spoiler review)
Although the only thing this book will spoil is your shelf by being on it. Volume 3 may have been a noticeable downturn in quality from the commendably strong and highly recommended first two volumes, but this... this is hideous, and a testament to why finishing out a run for completions sake isn't always the wisest course of action.
If the Aliens comic book lexicon epitomised the comics industry as a whole, then volume four oh so perfectly encapsulates the modern day down to a T. Art of varying quality, although all to frequently dragged down by the soulless slop known as digital linework and colouration. But the true nadir of this book is the writing, which is middling at best and horrific at worst. No one acquits themselves even remotely well here, with the exception of John Layman, whose story was the only thing that even modestly drew my attention. There were times the writing was so sparse that you might think the publisher was charging writers per word, rather than paying them for them.
I swear I started to read each story here, skipping to the next when I couldn't take it anymore. Needless to say, I did a lot of skipping, yet somehow, I still feel this was an egregious drain on my time, as well as my money. Money I can get back, when I sell this sad and sorry excuse for a book. My time on the other hand...
In all honesty, this is likely closer to two stars then one, although hell hath no fury like an OmniBen scorned, and this book sure scorned the shit out of me. If you made it to volume 3, stop there, I beg you. I'd rather a romantic drive in movie with a car full of face huggers than this. 1/5
OmniBen.
Although the only thing this book will spoil is your shelf by being on it. Volume 3 may have been a noticeable downturn in quality from the commendably strong and highly recommended first two volumes, but this... this is hideous, and a testament to why finishing out a run for completions sake isn't always the wisest course of action.
If the Aliens comic book lexicon epitomised the comics industry as a whole, then volume four oh so perfectly encapsulates the modern day down to a T. Art of varying quality, although all to frequently dragged down by the soulless slop known as digital linework and colouration. But the true nadir of this book is the writing, which is middling at best and horrific at worst. No one acquits themselves even remotely well here, with the exception of John Layman, whose story was the only thing that even modestly drew my attention. There were times the writing was so sparse that you might think the publisher was charging writers per word, rather than paying them for them.
I swear I started to read each story here, skipping to the next when I couldn't take it anymore. Needless to say, I did a lot of skipping, yet somehow, I still feel this was an egregious drain on my time, as well as my money. Money I can get back, when I sell this sad and sorry excuse for a book. My time on the other hand...
In all honesty, this is likely closer to two stars then one, although hell hath no fury like an OmniBen scorned, and this book sure scorned the shit out of me. If you made it to volume 3, stop there, I beg you. I'd rather a romantic drive in movie with a car full of face huggers than this. 1/5
OmniBen.
April 16, 2024
In this final volume, Dark Horse brings to a close its remarkable 32-year journey with the Alien franchise. As a longtime fan, delving back into these stories has been a nostalgic trip, rediscovering tales I missed in my youth. However, this volume stands out with renewed vigor, delivering a punch that surpasses its predecessors. Comics like Dead Orbit, Dust to Dust, and the exploration of unproduced screenplays offer a fresh perspective, showcasing improved storytelling and artwork.
As a completionist, reaching the end of this pre-Marvel era collection feels gratifying. Having now experienced every Alien story within this era (while also keeping up with Marvel's current run), I'm left eager to witness the franchise's evolution over the next 30 years.
As a completionist, reaching the end of this pre-Marvel era collection feels gratifying. Having now experienced every Alien story within this era (while also keeping up with Marvel's current run), I'm left eager to witness the franchise's evolution over the next 30 years.
December 15, 2024
Aliens original years (Dark Horse comics newly published by Marvel) vol 4 the final one.
They go out with a bang ! This omnibus is great, and the best of the four together with the second omnibus. It has some issues i previously owned in other editions, but i dont mind. This collects the great Brian Wood run, the James Stokoe run with Death Orbit, which is a stunner, Aliens Dust to Dust and both Alien the original screenplay and Alien 3 the original screen play. Both very different! But very very cool, to have Side by Side with the movies. This is a must for Alien fans
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars.
They go out with a bang ! This omnibus is great, and the best of the four together with the second omnibus. It has some issues i previously owned in other editions, but i dont mind. This collects the great Brian Wood run, the James Stokoe run with Death Orbit, which is a stunner, Aliens Dust to Dust and both Alien the original screenplay and Alien 3 the original screen play. Both very different! But very very cool, to have Side by Side with the movies. This is a must for Alien fans
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars.
April 27, 2025
After some ups and downs across earlier volumes, Aliens: The Original Years Omnibus Volume 4 ends Dark Horse’s long run on a strong note. By the fourth installment, you almost expect the series to lose steam—but this collection brings renewed focus, sharper horror, and some of the best visual storytelling of the entire line.
This volume spans some of the franchise’s later comics, including "Aliens: Defiance", "Aliens: Dust to Dust", "Aliens: Resistance", "Aliens: Rescue," "Alien: Isolation", and adaptations of the original Alien and Alien 3 screenplays. Not everything hits—Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay drags a bit—but overall the quality is a major step up from the third volume. Emotional survival tales, claustrophobic settings, and strong character work keep the tension high.
Artistically, the book delivers. Liam Sharp kicks things off with "Aliens: Fast Track to Heaven", showcasing his lush, heavy-lined brutality. Sam Kieth’s "Aliens: Inhuman Condition" is twisted and surreal, while Tristan Jones' "Aliens: Isolation" work drips with grime and dread. But it’s James Stokoe’s "Aliens: Dead Orbit" that steals the show—his hyper-detailed, chaotic style perfectly captures the terror and mechanical decay of deep space, making this story the true standout and the omnibus� biggest selling point.
While a few one-shots feel like filler, and pacing dips occasionally, the overall impact is undeniable. As Dark Horse’s swan song for the Aliens franchise, this collection captures everything that made the property resonate: the horror of survival, the indifference of space, and the relentless fear of what’s lurking just beyond the next hatch. A must for Aliens fans and a fitting end to an era.
This volume spans some of the franchise’s later comics, including "Aliens: Defiance", "Aliens: Dust to Dust", "Aliens: Resistance", "Aliens: Rescue," "Alien: Isolation", and adaptations of the original Alien and Alien 3 screenplays. Not everything hits—Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay drags a bit—but overall the quality is a major step up from the third volume. Emotional survival tales, claustrophobic settings, and strong character work keep the tension high.
Artistically, the book delivers. Liam Sharp kicks things off with "Aliens: Fast Track to Heaven", showcasing his lush, heavy-lined brutality. Sam Kieth’s "Aliens: Inhuman Condition" is twisted and surreal, while Tristan Jones' "Aliens: Isolation" work drips with grime and dread. But it’s James Stokoe’s "Aliens: Dead Orbit" that steals the show—his hyper-detailed, chaotic style perfectly captures the terror and mechanical decay of deep space, making this story the true standout and the omnibus� biggest selling point.
While a few one-shots feel like filler, and pacing dips occasionally, the overall impact is undeniable. As Dark Horse’s swan song for the Aliens franchise, this collection captures everything that made the property resonate: the horror of survival, the indifference of space, and the relentless fear of what’s lurking just beyond the next hatch. A must for Aliens fans and a fitting end to an era.
October 17, 2023
Bastante olvidable. Se salvan un par de historias y poco más.
Aliens camino rápido al cielo: El dibujo de Alan Sharp se sale y la historia es cortita y de pura acción. Lastima que no le da mucho tiempo a desarrollar nada más que otra historia de acción con los bichos persiguiendo humanos.
Aliens Orbitra muerta: Tiene un fenomenal dibujo y la historia no está nada mal aunque sea típica a más no poder. Una nave recoge a tres pasajeros en hipersueño provenientes de una nave medio destruida. Estos pasajeros llevan embriones alien dentro y pronto se lia parda.
Aliens Polvo al polvo, Aliens Resistencia y Aliens Rescate me parecieron muy flojos y son los arcos más largos de este libro. Con esto queda todo dicho.
Como colofón ni las dos adaptaciones de lo que iban a ser las pelis de Alien y Alien 3 se salvan. Menos mal que al final no optaron por esos guiones porque eran peores que los que finalmente vimos en pantalla.
Aliens camino rápido al cielo: El dibujo de Alan Sharp se sale y la historia es cortita y de pura acción. Lastima que no le da mucho tiempo a desarrollar nada más que otra historia de acción con los bichos persiguiendo humanos.
Aliens Orbitra muerta: Tiene un fenomenal dibujo y la historia no está nada mal aunque sea típica a más no poder. Una nave recoge a tres pasajeros en hipersueño provenientes de una nave medio destruida. Estos pasajeros llevan embriones alien dentro y pronto se lia parda.
Aliens Polvo al polvo, Aliens Resistencia y Aliens Rescate me parecieron muy flojos y son los arcos más largos de este libro. Con esto queda todo dicho.
Como colofón ni las dos adaptaciones de lo que iban a ser las pelis de Alien y Alien 3 se salvan. Menos mal que al final no optaron por esos guiones porque eran peores que los que finalmente vimos en pantalla.
August 8, 2024
This is the world of alien!
Dark horse did it right marvel not so much. As a long time fan these stories worked. Also don't seem rushed.
Dark horse did it right marvel not so much. As a long time fan these stories worked. Also don't seem rushed.
August 25, 2024
In my opinion the best of the 4 omnibus released by Marvel and containing the Dark Horse years. Great stories and artwork.
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