Title: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 09:36:47 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 09:36:47 AM
Having previously released Essential Comics Volume 1’s for both Alien and Predator, Dark Horse is now set to release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1 towards the end of the year!
Collected in one volume for the first time is the complete Machiko Noguchi/Aliens Versus Predator trilogy–over 400 pages of extraterrestrial action!
Two of cinema’s greatest monsters clash in a battle that spans the galaxy and extends across one woman’s lifetime! Machiko Noguchi’s life was altered when she was caught in the middle of a collision between a ravenous Alien horde and a hunting party of Predators. That initial conflict ended her living and hunting with the Predators for a time–until the hunters zeroed in on human prey, forcing Machiko to decide where her loyalties truly lie
It sounds like this volume will be collecting the original series, War and Three World War. If I’m not mistaken, this is actually Three World War’s first republication since it was initially collected for tradeback publication in 2011.
Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1 is currently slated for release on the 29th of October and is now available for pre-order on Amazon (US only at the minute, unfortunately).
Though not yet confirmed, Dark Horse has previously confirmed on Twitter that more Essential Volumes for Alien and Predator would be on the way too. Thanks to Bradley John Suedbeck via Aliens Gateway Station for the news.
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Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Prez on May 01, 2019, 10:40:29 AM
Post by: Prez on May 01, 2019, 10:40:29 AM
Nice. I might pick this one up as whilst I own the original Omnibus and trade of AvP (the original series), I only have Three World War in single issues.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:43:31 AM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:43:31 AM
Ive got all the series so i may give this a miss depending on if there are extras
Would love for DH to do a TPB of all the one shots and stuff. Because most of them are only in the Omnibuses
Would love for DH to do a TPB of all the one shots and stuff. Because most of them are only in the Omnibuses
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:50:27 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:50:27 AM
I'm hoping we get the original colouring in this.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Same actually, especially as it was the original runs for the Alien Essential comics
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:56:59 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:56:59 AM
Quote from: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Same actually, especially as it was the original runs for the Alien Essential comics
It was the original names but I don't think they were ever reprinted in colour until that were they? The OG series' first run was in B&W.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:58:39 AM
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:58:39 AM
So this could mean no Hardcover release for the original series. In spite of the advert in the Terminator Hardcover.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:59:12 AM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:59:12 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:56:59 AMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Same actually, especially as it was the original runs for the Alien Essential comics
It was the original names but I don't think they were ever reprinted in colour until that were they? The OG series' first run was in B&W.
Ill have to check. I thought they might have been but then i could be wrong
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:59:45 AM
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:59:45 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:56:59 AMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Same actually, especially as it was the original runs for the Alien Essential comics
It was the original names but I don't think they were ever reprinted in colour until that were they? The OG series' first run was in B&W.
Yeah. It's the first time book one has been in colour with the original character names.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 11:00:27 AM
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 11:00:27 AM
Quote from: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:59:45 AMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 10:56:59 AMQuote from: Whiskeybrewer on May 01, 2019, 10:51:42 AM
Same actually, especially as it was the original runs for the Alien Essential comics
It was the original names but I don't think they were ever reprinted in colour until that were they? The OG series' first run was in B&W.
Yeah. It's the first time book one has been in colour with the original character names.
Ah okay, i was wrong
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 11:01:38 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 01, 2019, 11:01:38 AM
Quote from: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 10:58:39 AM
So this could mean no Hardcover release for the original series. In spite of the advert in the Terminator Hardcover.
We got hardbacks and Essential Volumes for both Alien and Predator so I don't think it's hopeless.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 11:04:51 AM
Post by: Russ840 on May 01, 2019, 11:04:51 AM
True. But quite some time apart. And hardcovers first.
But you are right. I have seen stranger things happen with collected editions in the past.
But you are right. I have seen stranger things happen with collected editions in the past.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: T Dog on May 01, 2019, 04:01:56 PM
Post by: T Dog on May 01, 2019, 04:01:56 PM
I wonder what approach they are going to take for Aliens Essential Volume 2. Is it just going to follow the same collections as the omnibuses.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 06, 2019, 05:54:27 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 06, 2019, 05:54:27 AM
It's up on the Dark Horse website: https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3002-647/Aliens-vs-Predator-The-Essential-Comics-Volume-1-TPB
We know for certain it's collecting 3WW now.
We know for certain it's collecting 3WW now.
QuoteTwo of cinema's greatest monsters clash in a battle that spans the galaxy and extends across one woman's lifetime! Collected in one volume for the first time is the complete Machiko Noguchi/Aliens Versus Predator trilogy--over 400 pages of extraterrestrial action! Collects the original AvP series, AvP: War, and AvP: Three World War.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Russ840 on Jun 06, 2019, 09:30:17 AM
Post by: Russ840 on Jun 06, 2019, 09:30:17 AM
I may bite. Nice to have all of Machiko's stories in one place.
How are the builds for these book. Can anyone post up some pics of the two we currently have. Spine pics. Back covers and what not.
It would be appropriated.
How are the builds for these book. Can anyone post up some pics of the two we currently have. Spine pics. Back covers and what not.
It would be appropriated.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Wysps on Jun 07, 2019, 02:12:08 AM
Post by: Wysps on Jun 07, 2019, 02:12:08 AM
Quote from: Russ840 on Jun 06, 2019, 09:30:17 AM
I may bite. Nice to have all of Machiko's stories in one place.
How are the builds for these book. Can anyone post up some pics of the two we currently have. Spine pics. Back covers and what not.
It would be appropriated.
Same.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Prez on Jun 07, 2019, 04:39:34 AM
Post by: Prez on Jun 07, 2019, 04:39:34 AM
I don't own any of them but I've had a good look at them instore at my local.
The cover is a nice matte semi-gloss finish and the bound feels nice and strong. I really like this size as opposed to the smaller omnibus editions but that said I couldn't justify the additional spend given I own the original trades of most of these as well.
But I would highly recommend them. Oddly enough the Aliens edition doesn't have the additional full page artwork by Dennis B that was in the Omnibus version.
The cover is a nice matte semi-gloss finish and the bound feels nice and strong. I really like this size as opposed to the smaller omnibus editions but that said I couldn't justify the additional spend given I own the original trades of most of these as well.
But I would highly recommend them. Oddly enough the Aliens edition doesn't have the additional full page artwork by Dennis B that was in the Omnibus version.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 01, 2019, 08:58:57 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 01, 2019, 08:58:57 PM
I picked up this today. To my disappointment, it's the INCOLOR recolouring and not the original. Otherwise, looks lovely.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Katanu on Nov 04, 2019, 06:03:57 PM
Post by: Katanu on Nov 04, 2019, 06:03:57 PM
Mine just arrived! I'm excited to read the comics in a bigger format for the first time.
Here are some comparison pics if anyone's interested:
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74604707_1284377481734284_739273779854704640_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6r-nkpNECR830rGRzFL8qAiXjpfdpbpXWuBAZgZ4Fat8xgX_i8itDE2logTb5ld0&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=de51d12f6c2c80c0caad3fdfaeb59ce1&oe=5E45F430)
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74454559_1284377511734281_7553418039828414464_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQmJZ3oeMX8Gkbi1N_WYLa_WNjm2X_xoQ6KwpHYQNXtupi5_n-KUPMABkPlh9GPeWXw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=1392370a8b7c377465667d695282dcc2&oe=5E524CC6)
Here are some comparison pics if anyone's interested:
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74604707_1284377481734284_739273779854704640_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6r-nkpNECR830rGRzFL8qAiXjpfdpbpXWuBAZgZ4Fat8xgX_i8itDE2logTb5ld0&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=de51d12f6c2c80c0caad3fdfaeb59ce1&oe=5E45F430)
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74454559_1284377511734281_7553418039828414464_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQmJZ3oeMX8Gkbi1N_WYLa_WNjm2X_xoQ6KwpHYQNXtupi5_n-KUPMABkPlh9GPeWXw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=1392370a8b7c377465667d695282dcc2&oe=5E524CC6)
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Ess...
Post by: Still Collating... on Nov 05, 2019, 03:13:50 PM
Post by: Still Collating... on Nov 05, 2019, 03:13:50 PM
Some of the cover artwork for AVP really encapsulates how their conflict should feel.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 03:44:57 PM
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: Katanu on Nov 04, 2019, 06:03:57 PM
Mine just arrived! I'm excited to read the comics in a bigger format for the first time.
Here are some comparison pics if anyone's interested:
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74604707_1284377481734284_739273779854704640_o.jpg?_nc_cat=104&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQl6r-nkpNECR830rGRzFL8qAiXjpfdpbpXWuBAZgZ4Fat8xgX_i8itDE2logTb5ld0&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=de51d12f6c2c80c0caad3fdfaeb59ce1&oe=5E45F430)
(https://scontent.fcgh11-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/74454559_1284377511734281_7553418039828414464_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_oc=AQmJZ3oeMX8Gkbi1N_WYLa_WNjm2X_xoQ6KwpHYQNXtupi5_n-KUPMABkPlh9GPeWXw&_nc_ht=scontent.fcgh11-1.fna&oh=1392370a8b7c377465667d695282dcc2&oe=5E524CC6)
Thanks for sharing pics Katanu. :)
That "bigger format" you speak of is no bigger than the original comic book published size though, correct?
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2019, 03:46:36 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2019, 03:46:36 PM
Yeah, they're just standard size.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 03:48:55 PM
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 03:48:55 PM
Yeah, that's what I figured. Too bad. Thanks.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2019, 04:12:34 PM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 05, 2019, 04:12:34 PM
We're still waiting for that big ass hard-cover version.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Katanu on Nov 05, 2019, 08:41:58 PM
Post by: Katanu on Nov 05, 2019, 08:41:58 PM
Yeah, what Hicks said. Sorry if i gave you the wrong impression. But I've only read the series in the omnibus format and the kindle version in my cellphone, so this is a step up for me!
Can't wait for the Oversized Hardcover edition!
Can't wait for the Oversized Hardcover edition!
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 09:08:13 PM
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 05, 2019, 09:08:13 PM
No worries! :)
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Ess...
Post by: The Old One on Nov 10, 2019, 09:14:48 AM
Post by: The Old One on Nov 10, 2019, 09:14:48 AM
I'll wait for the big ol' hardback of the original series.
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: FatStu on Oct 04, 2020, 04:33:31 PM
Post by: FatStu on Oct 04, 2020, 04:33:31 PM
Just finished reading this. Superb
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2020, 08:02:56 AM
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2020, 08:02:56 AM
First time visiting the AvP comics?
Title: Re: Dark Horse To Release Aliens vs. Predator: The Essential Comics Volume 1
Post by: FatStu on Oct 05, 2020, 11:29:27 PM
Post by: FatStu on Oct 05, 2020, 11:29:27 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2020, 08:02:56 AM
First time visiting the AvP comics?
No not at all. First time I've seen them in this volume.