Aliens / Predator: Deadliest of the Species

In 1997, Dark Horse Comics unleashed Aliens / Predator: Deadliest of the Species, a one-shot prestige comic that pits the two iconic sci-fi franchises against each other in a brutal, no-holds-barred conflict. The issue is most associated with the lush, painterly art of John Bolton, whose detailed style brings a visceral, almost mythic quality to the xenomorphs and hunters. As a standalone crossover, it distills the core tension of the Aliens vs. Predator concept into a single, intense narrative, offering a definitive, self-contained clash for fans of the long-running rivalry.