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u/the_corley · 1 pointr/LV426

The biggest problem with reading the comics is that the original ones were changed after Alien3 came out. They continued the story of Hicks and Newt, then later Ripley. For me, the first 2 series were the best. Along with the first Aliens vs Predator series. Oh how I wish the AvP movie followed that story line. The newer stories are decent. Defiance is pretty good. The Fire and Stone and Life and Death story lines are good tie-ins with the original and current movies also.

If you want to read the stories from the beginning, the best way is to get the Omnibuses from Amazon, a local comic shop, or Comixology if you want them digitally.

u/whereverigo · 1 pointr/LV426

I think they were comics at first but I only got in to them once they were adapted in to book form (not out of snobbery, that's just how I stumbled across them). They just recently re released the books and I've been enjoying them https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Aliens-Omnibus-Nightmare-Asylum/dp/1783299010/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1494355484&sr=8-5&keywords=alien+omnibus
I looked for a free pdf and couldn't find one, sorry. Also, fans who read the comic versions might say try those first but I haven't so can't say, all I know is I very much enjoyed the books. The red vs black element doesn't occur until later in the series but don't let that put you off, they're all great. One last thing, the plot of both the books and comics is the same and were written before Alien 3 so you should probably consider it a different universe altogether. Hope you enjoy!

u/whatthefuckmane · 1 pointr/LV426

They talk about that scene, and how apparently 1 of them had to get cuticle repair after their fingers were jabbed during a reshoot of the scene, and how Bishop's actor barely got through the English version of TSA with the knives in his suitcase, etc.

On top of that, this film looks quite good in Blu Ray. And it has the 1990 special edition, which is good, as I consider that version superior to the 1986 theatrical release (I like that the deleted scene makes the leading character in Alien: Isolation canon, for one thing). And a few versions of the soundtrack.

I specifically picked a Blu Ray set which didn't have Prometheus / Covenant as I have zero interest in those films. Plus the version I got is half the price and has more special content than the more expensive version.

The 4 film version has all the same special content as the 9 disk DVD version but in Blu Ray disks, so better resolution. The 6 disk version is twice the price of the normal 4 disk version which lacks some special features. At $15 vs $30, I think the $15 is worth it since I buy movies for special content anyway.

Version with prometheus / covenant:

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-6-film-Collection-Blu-ray-Crudup/dp/B073FT8X16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523655578&sr=8-1&keywords=alien+blu+ray+collection

Version with only the 4 original movies but tons of special content:

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Aliens-Resurrection-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1523655578&sr=8-2&keywords=alien+blu+ray+collection

u/Gregorwhat · 3 pointsr/LV426

Most of them are pretty drab, but I read them anyway. Almost all of them feel like fan fiction for Aliens 1986.

I'm not a fan of the AVP movie franchise, but the very first AVP book (which was written long before the movies) was pretty excellent. It's called Aliens Vs Predator: Prey

If you like reading graphic novels, check out Aliens: Labyrinth. The novel adaptation wasn't as good.

u/fromthesaveroom · 3 pointsr/LV426

Collection one is the earth hive trilogy (earth hive, nightmare asylum, & female war). I've got the first two omnibus collections off amazon (I think there are eight in total) and they are pretty nice quality. This is a pretty awesome value.

http://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Omnibus-Vol-Mark-Verheiden/dp/1593077270

u/whats_not_in_a_name · 2 pointsr/LV426

Glad I was able to convince you! it really is worth it. i mean the results speak for themselves!

Just one thing though, make sure that this is the box set you get:

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Aliens-Resurrection-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=tmm_mfc_title_1?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1469153835&sr=8-1

And not this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Quadrilogy-Blu-ray-Tom-Skerritt/dp/B00MBNZ1Y4/ref=tmm_mfc_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1469153835&sr=8-1


The 2014 blu-ray quadrilogy set (not sure why they brought that name back) from what i understand, is just the 4 movies and does not include the two bonus feature disks. so unless you dont want the extras, make sure you get the 2010 antholgy set not the 2014 quadrilogy set. (the disks themselves are the same though, so there is no difference in quality between the movies themselves in these sets)

u/haziee · 11 pointsr/LV426

There's a childrens book called Jonesy 9 Lives on the Nostromo I've never had a chance to read it but the reviews all look good.

*Edit This picture from the book is super cute

u/silentwindofdoom · 2 pointsr/LV426

I haven't read it yet but I've heard this is great if you want to get into the comics

u/dmerk775 · 2 pointsr/LV426

Here is info on the book. It's going to seemingly cover content that the movie would have, so it's likely they scrapped the idea for a prequel movie and are just releasing it as a novel so they can focus on a Covenant sequel.

Alien: Covenant 2 - The Official Prequel to the Blockbuster Film https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785654764/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xGhmzbVNBK3YS

u/ryanchinndotcom · 2 pointsr/LV426

Alien: River of Pain ... http://smile.amazon.com/dp/1781162727

This book should be pretty entertaining ... a 352 page book about the outbreak at Hadley's Hope.

u/Gnome_Chimpsky · 2 pointsr/LV426

Start with Omnibus Vol 1. It begins with Outbreak and Nightmare Asylum which are essential reading. The comics in the other volumes are of very mixed quality, from brilliant to utter shit.

I would also recommend reading the novelizations of the movies. I'm about to finish the first one and it was very well written.

u/lsqDrunkenMaster · 3 pointsr/LV426

To be honest i'm not really sure what to say or where to start. There are alot of great comics to draw inspiration from. The most important thing is that the right authors/directors are chosen. I have no clue why the hell Paul Anderson's bad script was chosen to write/direct AvP..
Just read this and you will know what i mean. In my mind these comics are as true to the ALIENS and Predator franchises as possible.

u/treblah3 · 2 pointsr/LV426

My wife bought me the Alien Next Door children's book, and I have a plush Chestburster. Not that weird but definitely more on the cute/silly side.

u/LHD21 · 3 pointsr/LV426

I won't spoil it for you but you should read the second AvP book Hunter's Planet. The first book Prey is very good and seems to have influenced the grand story arc (not the details) of the Prometheus move. When you get to book 2 shit gets real.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/LV426

Do yourself a favor and buy the Aliens omnibus series it is what you are looking for!

u/Ogrewax · 2 pointsr/LV426

Comics: Aliens Omnibus Volume 1

Books: Aliens: Earth Hive

The book is the 'same' story as the first part of the Omnibus. Start with whichever medium you prefer. Shop around for better prices. Both are also available as EBooks.

u/jbomb1080 · 2 pointsr/LV426

Yup, this is the definitive blu ray set. For dvd it would be the quadrilogy. If you want to include Prometheus and Covenent, looks like this would be the go-to: https://www.amazon.com/Alien-6-film-Collection-Blu-ray-Crudup/dp/B073FT8X16

u/LapseofSanity · 1 pointr/LV426

If you can, you should definitely check this out.[USCM technical Manual] (https://www.amazon.com/Aliens-Colonial-Marines-Technical-Manual/dp/1781161313)

Also the weyland-yatuni report & the ultimate guide to the classic films.

u/lastdigitofpi · 2 pointsr/LV426

also - the blu-ray version says it comes with both versions as well:


Disc 2: ALIENS

1986 Theatrical Version
1991 Special Edition with James Cameron Introduction
Audio Commentary by Director James Cameron, Producer Gale Anne Hurd, Alien Effects Creator Stan Winston
Final Theatrical Isolated Score by James Horner
Composer’s Original Isolated Score by James Horner
Deleted and Extended Scenes
*MU-TH-UR Mode Interactive Experience with Weyland-Yutani Datastream

u/kaboom987 · 2 pointsr/LV426

Yeah! I have it ordered there (if youre american just change the .ca to .com to order).

https://www.amazon.ca/Alien-Covenant-Official-Prequel-Blockbuster/dp/1785654764/

u/GabesCheshire · 1 pointr/LV426

It's the same set as the Blu Ray, just on DVD (and I believe some bonus features they added to the Blu Ray). This was the first anthology set they released years ago. It has both cuts of all the movies on them.

EDIT: Wait, never mind. Just checked the link and that's not it. Here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000VCZK2/ref=tmm_dvd_title_0?ie=UTF8&sr=&qid=

u/zhalaya82 · 2 pointsr/LV426

Just a reminder that this book comes out today!

You can buy it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Covenant-Drawings-Dane-Hallett/dp/1785659243

You can also follow the artists on social media!

Matt Hatton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthatt0n/

Dane Hallett on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hallett.dane/

u/Fineus · 3 pointsr/LV426

If you want something that focuses a bit less on Giger's Alien work and a bit more on the franchise itself - can I suggest the Colonial Marines Technical Manual ?

It pays heavy homage to the existing franchise as well as fleshing out information about the Marines, their weaponry and a lot of additional stories, reports, quotes, funny comments etc. regarding the weapons and kit found both in Aliens and in the 'universe' as a whole.

u/thatjoshuafrost · 1 pointr/LV426

Alien Anthology (Alien / Aliens / Alien 3 / Alien: Resurrection) [Blu-ray] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AQO3QA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sVoezbD2XA3Q6

u/sec713 · 2 pointsr/LV426

I know the Alien Anthology has this going for it. I've got this box set in my collection.

https://www.amazon.com/Alien-Anthology-Aliens-Resurrection-Blu-ray/dp/B001AQO3QA

u/TrixieVanSickle · 2 pointsr/LV426

Here's the link to the Jonesy book. It's a bit pricey for pseudo children's book but I will buy it anyway.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/178565926X/

u/RomRipper · 1 pointr/LV426

Alien Covenant: David's Drawings: Dane Hallett, Matt Hatton: 9781785659249: Amazon.com: Books
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785659243/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_9.-JBbWYP2A1R

u/bobtheplanet · 1 pointr/LV426

They should have used the story from Aliens:Stronghold. I would definitely pay to the to see Jerry the cigar-smokin', machine gun totin', wise-crackin' synthetic Alien and his ass-kicking giant partner Dean.

u/MandoSkirata · 1 pointr/LV426

This is a Tamashii Nations SH MonsterArts figure. Highly detailed and articulated. There is also a Revoltech figure that is also articulated but its joints aren't well hidden and the tail is one of those wire bendy things. I also think the REvoltech figure is a tad smaller.

u/Toa_Quarax · 1 pointr/LV426

Yup, I've got it too. It's too bad they're sold out, but you can still find them (pretty expensive, though): 1 and 2.

They also made an exclusive version for the 2015 San Diego Comic-Con, which is even more expensive.

u/Sin_Researcher · 1 pointr/LV426

Yeah, but unfortunately not in e-book format.

u/FinalEdit · 17 pointsr/LV426

You can buy them now with the original names restored.

I used to buy these from the newsagents every time they came out. Compiled with Aliens v Predator and stuff. Around the same time a bunch of Terminator comics came from the same publisher, Dark Horse I think it was.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aliens-30th-Anniversary-Original-Comics/dp/1506700780

and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aliens-Original-Comic-Sam-Kieth/dp/1506703569/ref=pd_bxgy_14_img_2/258-0541758-0363109?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1506703569&pd_rd_r=d73c0a96-f1a3-4480-9110-87c11e4a4847&pd_rd_w=jJBRv&pd_rd_wg=oXASj&pf_rd_p=31fcc995-2418-43ae-a37c-f1ef453a46b3&pf_rd_r=G1684RB7EVQCJ42DT4MK&psc=1&refRID=G1684RB7EVQCJ42DT4MK

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They're good, but they're not amazing. They feel a bit rushed and the ideas are great but you can tell they're trying to cram in as much violence to each issue as possible. When they're put together as one coherent story they feel too frantic.

u/tenderlointips · 3 pointsr/LV426

Alien: River of Pain is actually the book about that. It was released last year.
http://www.amazon.com/Alien-River-Pain-Novel-3/dp/1781162727

u/RamRenounce · 1 pointr/LV426

Try out these: