Aliens

Dark Horse Comics launched its seminal Aliens series in 1989, a two-issue miniseries that expanded the terrifying universe of the films into a new medium. Anchored by the moody, atmospheric art of Denis Beauvais and Mark A. Nelson, this foundational work established the template for the publisher's long-running franchise, blending corporate horror with visceral creature terror. It matters as the first comic to explore the Aliens mythos with original storytelling, setting a high bar for licensed horror comics.