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Marvel Announces Alien vs. X‑Men Four‑Issue Miniseries for September 16, 2026

The crossover pairs X‑Men villains with the Alien franchise to broaden Marvel’s inter‑franchise event strategy and leverage well‑known creators to boost interest.

Overview

  • Marvel revealed a four‑issue miniseries titled Alien vs. X‑Men that will go on sale September 16, 2026.
  • Kieron Gillen is the main writer and Chris Claremont contributes a four‑part bonus story, with art led by Geraldo Borges and covers by Ryan Stegman and Ivan Shavrin.
  • The official premise says the X‑Men seek a Phoenix egg but return to Earth with deadly cargo, setting up a violent clash between mutants and Xenomorphs.
  • Claremont’s bonus tale centers on a young Kitty Pryde being hunted by both the Brood and Xenomorphs, while Gillen calls the project a long‑held passion project.
  • The series follows Marvel’s 2024 Aliens vs. Avengers and uses the company’s broader Alien line, corporate licensing ties to 20th Century Studios, and variant covers to drive collector and event readership.