Aliens: Hive #1

Aliens: Hive #1 (1992) kicks off with a high-stakes expedition led by entrepreneur Julian Lish, who convinces dying scientist Dr. Stan Mayakovsky to join her on a mission to harvest the Alien queen’s jelly—legendary for its euphoric effects on humans. Accompanied by Mayakovsky’s android creation, Norbert, the team lands on the hostile planet, hoping to infiltrate the hive unseen. Written by Jerry Prosser and brought to life with moody, intricate art by Kelley Jones—both interior and cover—this first issue sets a tense, atmospheric tone with a story rooted in desperation, ambition, and the eerie allure of the unknown.