Heavy Metal Released June 1979

Alien: The Illustrated Story #1 (1979)

Alien: The Illustrated Story #1 is the premiere issue of the Alien: The Illustrated Story series from Heavy Metal, released June 25, 1979. Written by Archie Goodwin with artwork by Walt Simonson. Notable appearances include Aliens (Xenomorphs). This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published June 1979
Pages 64

Adapting the movie by Dan O'Bannon (story/screenwriter), Ronald Shusett (story)  and   Ridley Scott (director).

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  • A 68-page adaptation of the 1979 film Alien with illustrated panels mirroring many of the shots in the movie

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Cover art for Alien: The Illustrated Story #1
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