Formic Wars: Burning Earth
Marvel · 2011 · 7 issues
About the series
In 2011, Marvel Comics launched Formic Wars: Burning Earth, a seven-issue miniseries that bridges the gap between the events of Ender's Game and the Speaker for the Dead timeline. Written by Aaron Johnston, this science-fiction war story expands on the first Formic War, focusing on the human struggle against the alien invaders. The series deepens the lore of Orson Scott Card's universe, offering a gritty, tactical look at the conflict that shaped Ender Wiggin's world. It's a key entry for fans of the franchise, fleshing out the brutal early battles that set the stage for humanity's desperate fight for survival.