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In the [[Aliens (comics line)|''Aliens'' comics line]], ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' (1993 series) was preceded by ''[[Aliens: Horror Show]]''. In the midst of what was undoubtedly Dark Horse's most active year of ''Aliens'' output, it was published concurrently with ''[[Aliens: Rogue]]'', ''[[Aliens: Sacrifice]]'', ''[[Alien 3: Terminal Addiction|Alien<sup>3</sup>: Terminal Addiction]]'', ''[[Aliens: Taste]]'', ''[[Aliens: Crusade]]'', ''[[Aliens: Backsplash]]'', ''[[The Compleat Aliens]]'', ''[[Aliens: Labyrinth]]'', ''[[Aliens: Salvation]]'', ''[[Aliens: Cargo]]'', ''[[Aliens: Alien]]'', ''[[Aliens: Music of the Spears]]'', ''[[Operation: Aliens (comic)|Operation: Aliens]]'' and ''[[Aliens: Stronghold]]''; the unreleased comic ''[[Aliens: Matrix]]'' was also due to be published concurrently. After its conclusion, ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' was followed by ''[[Aliens: Earth Angel]]''.
In the [[Aliens (comics line)|''Aliens'' comics line]], ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' (1993 series) was preceded by ''[[Aliens: Horror Show]]''. In the midst of what was undoubtedly Dark Horse's most active year of ''Aliens'' output, it was published concurrently with ''[[Aliens: Rogue]]'', ''[[Aliens: Sacrifice]]'', ''[[Alien 3: Terminal Addiction|Alien<sup>3</sup>: Terminal Addiction]]'', ''[[Aliens: Taste]]'', ''[[Aliens: Crusade]]'', ''[[Aliens: Backsplash]]'', ''[[The Compleat Aliens]]'', ''[[Aliens: Labyrinth]]'', ''[[Aliens: Salvation]]'', ''[[Aliens: Cargo]]'', ''[[Aliens: Alien]]'', ''[[Aliens: Music of the Spears]]'', ''[[Operation: Aliens (comic)|Operation: Aliens]]'' and ''[[Aliens: Stronghold]]''; the unreleased comic ''[[Aliens: Matrix]]'' was also due to be published concurrently. After its conclusion, ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' was followed by ''[[Aliens: Earth Angel]]''.
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==Overview==
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''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' featured a number of firsts for the ''Aliens'' comic book universe, including the first depiction of Xenomorphs adapting to their environment based on the animals in which they gestate (a concept first depicted by {{A3}}); in this case, it is the seafaring Aliens of the planet [[Bracken's World]]. The comic also portrays the mutagenic effects of the [[Queen (caste)|Queen]]'s [[Royal Jelly]] on humans, and introduces of the popular Xenomorph-killing mercenary [[Herk Mondo]] in issue #6. Mondo would go on to star in two stories of his own in following years (''[[Aliens: Mondo Pest]]'' and ''[[Aliens: Mondo Heat]]'').
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Continuity-wise, the comic contains references to events and characters from numerous other ''Aliens'' comics stories, both past and concurrent, including ''[[Aliens (1988 comic series)|Book One]]'', ''[[Aliens (1989 comic series)|Book Two]]'', ''[[Aliens: Earth War|Earth War]]'', ''[[Aliens: Rogue|Rogue]]'', ''[[Aliens: Newt's Tale|Newt's Tale]]'', ''[[Aliens: Labyrinth|Labyrinth]]'' and others.
==History and Changed Plans==
==History and Changed Plans==
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The ambitious series was originally intended to run for 12 issues, with the cover numbering reflecting as much, but during production ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' faced a number of creative team shifts and mid-run delays and ultimately the final two issues were cancelled. Starting with issue 8, the numbering was shifted to reflect the new run count of 10 issues. The somewhat sprawling story was also concluded and wrapped up relatively abruptly by a new creative team in the last two issues.
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The ambitious series was originally intended to run for 12 issues, with the cover numbering reflecting as much, but during production ''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' faced a number of creative team shifts and mid-run delays and ultimately the final two issues were cancelled. Starting with issue 8, the numbering was altered to reflect the new run of 10 issues. The somewhat sprawling story was also concluded and wrapped up relatively abruptly by a new creative team in the last two issues.
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From issue #1-3, ''Colonial Marines'' was written by [[Chris Warner]], illustrated by [[Tony Akins]] and inked by [[Paul Guinan]]. Iconic painted cover art was provided by artist [[Robert Mentor]] (with two of the covers focusing on Private Carmen Vazquez, sister to the popular female marine from the film ''Aliens''). Issue 1 was edited by [[Randy Stradley]] and [[Dan Thorsland]], while issues 2-10 were edited solely by Thorsland.
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From issue #1-3, ''Colonial Marines'' was written by [[Chris Warner]], illustrated by [[Tony Akins]] and inked by [[Paul Guinan]]. Iconic painted cover art was provided by artist [[Robert Mentor]] (with two of the covers focusing on Private [[Carmen Vasquez]], sister to the popular character [[Jenette Vasquez]] from the film ''Aliens''). Issue 1 was edited by [[Randy Stradley]] and [[Dan Thorsland]], while issues 2-10 were edited solely by Thorsland.
For the second three-issue story arc, issues #4-5 were written by [[Kelley Puckett]], illustrated by Paul Guinan and [[Allen Nunis]] and inked by [[Ande Parks]] and [[Terry Pallot]], with painted covers by new cover artist [[Joe Phillips]]. Issue #6 was by the same creative team with the sole replacement of inker [[Bob Smith]]. The series was released monthly through to issue #5 in May 1993. This was followed by a three-month hiatus, with issue #6 released in August.
For the second three-issue story arc, issues #4-5 were written by [[Kelley Puckett]], illustrated by Paul Guinan and [[Allen Nunis]] and inked by [[Ande Parks]] and [[Terry Pallot]], with painted covers by new cover artist [[Joe Phillips]]. Issue #6 was by the same creative team with the sole replacement of inker [[Bob Smith]]. The series was released monthly through to issue #5 in May 1993. This was followed by a three-month hiatus, with issue #6 released in August.
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The stand-alone issue #7 was written and inked by Paul Guinan and illustrated by Guinan and Tony Akins. It again featured cover art by Robert Mentor, and came out in the following month of September 1993. It was followed by an another long break, this time lasting five months, that ended with the release of the next issue in February 1994.
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The stand-alone issue #7 was written and inked by Guinan and illustrated by Guinan and Akins. It again featured cover art by Mentor, and came out in the following month of September 1993. It was followed by an another long break, this time lasting five months, that ended with the release of the next issue in February 1994.
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Issue #8 was written by [[Kelley Puckett]], illustrated by Paul Guinan and [[John Nadeau]], inked by [[Jim McDermott]] and again featured covert art by Joe Phillips.
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Issue #8 was written by Puckett, illustrated by Guinan and [[John Nadeau]], inked by [[Jim McDermott]] and again featured covert art by Phillips.
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Issue #9-10 were then created by the concluding creative team of writer [[Dan Jolley]], illustrator John Nadeau, inker [[Jordi Ensign]] and featured covers by Joe Phillips. Issue #9 was released in April and Issue #10 was released in July 1994.
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Issue #9-10 were then created by the concluding creative team of writer [[Dan Jolley]], illustrator Nadeau, inker [[Jordi Ensign]] and featured covers by Phillips. Issue #9 was released in April and Issue #10 was released in July 1994.
Issues #1-5 were colored by Matt Holingsworth. Issues #6-8 were colored by Pamela Rambo. Issues #9-10 were colored by Doug Jones. Clem Robins lettered the entire series.
Issues #1-5 were colored by Matt Holingsworth. Issues #6-8 were colored by Pamela Rambo. Issues #9-10 were colored by Doug Jones. Clem Robins lettered the entire series.
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<nowiki>#</nowiki>10: ''The pulse-pounding conclusion to this action-packed series! Face to face with the deadly leader of this system-wide Alien infestation, Lt. Henry begins a suicide mission to fulfill his mad obsession: to kill "the Father" of the Aliens, no matter what the cost.''
<nowiki>#</nowiki>10: ''The pulse-pounding conclusion to this action-packed series! Face to face with the deadly leader of this system-wide Alien infestation, Lt. Henry begins a suicide mission to fulfill his mad obsession: to kill "the Father" of the Aliens, no matter what the cost.''
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==Overview==
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''Aliens: Colonial Marines'' featured a number of firsts for the ''Aliens'' comic book universe, including the first depiction of Xenomorphs adapting to their environment based on the animals in which they gestate (a concept first depicted by {{A3}}); in this case, it is the seafaring Aliens of the planet [[Bracken's World]]. The comic also portrays the mutagenic effects of the [[Queen (caste)|Queen]]'s [[Royal Jelly]] on humans, and introduces of the popular Xenomorph-killing mercenary [[Herk Mondo]] in issue #6. Mondo would go on to star in two stories of his own in following years (''[[Aliens: Mondo Pest]]'' and ''[[Aliens: Mondo Heat]]'').
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Continuity-wise, the comic contains references to events and characters from numerous other ''Aliens'' comics stories, both past and concurrent, including ''[[Aliens (1988 comic series)|Book One]]'', ''[[Aliens (1989 comic series)|Book Two]]'', ''[[Aliens: Earth War|Earth War]]'', ''[[Aliens: Rogue|Rogue]]'', ''[[Aliens: Newt's Tale|Newt's Tale]]'', ''[[Aliens: Labyrinth|Labyrinth]]'' and others.
==Reprint History==
==Reprint History==