Aliens: Stronghold

In the mid-1990s, Dark Horse Comics brought writer John Arcudi and artist Doug Mahnke together for a single, self-contained issue that expanded the Aliens universe. Aliens: Stronghold drops a squad of Colonial Marines into a desperate fight for survival against the Xenomorphs, exploring the tension between military duty and sheer terror. This one-shot stands as a tightly focused, atmospheric entry in the long-running franchise, showcasing the creative team's knack for gritty, claustrophobic horror.