Marvel’s Retailer Exclusive Panel was home to some major announcements at Comic-Con today. Among other things, Marvel revealed a first look at a new crossover series called Alien vs. Captain America.
Similar to 2024’s Aliens vs. Avengers, this new four-issue limited series brings the iconic Xenomorphs into the Marvel Universe. Unlike Aliens vs. Avengers, which is set in the near future, this series takes place during the height of World War II. As Cap’s nemesis Baron Strucker searches for the fabled city of Attilan, he’ll instead uncover the existence of the deadliest lifeform in the universe. It’ll be up to Cap and the Howling Commandos to protect Europe from a deadly Xenomorph invasion.
Alien vs. Captain America is written by Frank Tieri (Space Punisher) and illustrated by Stefano Raffaele (Star Wars: The Battle of Jakku). The first issue features cover art by Leinil Yu and Dan Panosian. The first issue will be released in November 2025.
Cap also features prominently in another new high-profile limited series called 1776. As a mysterious force attempts to tamper with the events of the American Revolution, Cap and his allies must travel back in time to save history as we know it.
1776 is written by J. Michael Straczynski (The Amazing Spider-Man) and illustrated by Ron Lim (The Silver Surfer) and Sean Damien Hill (Predator vs. Black Panther), with cover art by Pete Woods. The first issue will be released in November 2025.
In other crossover news, Marvel revealed more variant covers and backup stories for September’s Deadpool/Batman #1 special. The big news is that Frank Miller himself will be writing and drawing a story pitting Old Man Logan against The Dark Knight Returns’ Batman. Meanwhile, Al Ewing and Dike Ruan will tackle a Rocket Raccoon vs. Green Lantern story.
For more on Comic-Con, check out new stills from Darth Maul: Shadow Lord and Ahsoka Season 2 and see 5 cards from Spider-Man’s Magic: The Gathering crossover.
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