Aliens vs. Predator

In 1991, Dark Horse Comics launched the first-ever crossover between its two signature sci-fi horror franchises, pitting the Xenomorphs against the Yautja in a brutal, no-holds-barred showdown. Written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phill Norwood, this initial one-shot set the template for decades of inter-species conflict, establishing a shared universe that would expand far beyond this single issue. It matters as the foundational story that birthed the entire Aliens vs. Predator comic line, a cornerstone of 1990s licensed comics that remains a fan-favorite clash of titans.