I was looking around some A/v/P related tags on Tumblr, and I eventually found my way to the blog (
http://www.davepalumbo.blogspot.com/) of David Palumbo, who did the recently released covers for Aliens #1 and Prometheus #1. The little blurb for Aliens #1 caught my eye:
"Aliens #1, oil on panel, 16x24 inches. This version is slightly altered from the one which will see print (
http://io9.com/see-dark-horses-first-alien-predator-avp-and-prometh-1500505424). After approval of final, I couldn't help myself go back in and adjust some details."
This is the cover as it appears on his blog:
And this is how it appeared on io9 the other day:
The main differences are the addition, in the io9 version, of the xeno on the bottom right next to the human character. Nothing too major, but it does draw attention to a question I've had about the cover. The xeno looks really small in comparison to the human, and it makes me wonder if it's either just young, or if it's something between a xeno and a Deacon. In addition, the 'alien' we see on the upper left by the cocooned figures looks to have a pointed skull. Not surprising given that these comics will seemingly explore the connection between xenos and Deacons, but just something I thought noteworthy.
On another note, am I the only one who thinks that the top of the cover (with the ridged background above the cocooned figures) makes it looks like this particular hive may be in the mural room from Prometheus? Could be wrong, but still interesting.
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another note, to the point someone brought up earlier, the guy mutating on the cover of AvP #1 does bear a strong resemblance to the giant head statue from Prometheus, especially the ridges on his nose. Interested to see what the endgame of a black goo mutation is. Can't wait to find out more!