Alien: The Illustrated Story by Archie Goodwin, Walter Simonson (First Edition) (1979)

Language: English

Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1979

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Alien: The Illustrated Story by Archie Goodwin and Walter Simonson is a graphic novel adaptation of the science fiction film Alien. The book retells the story of the commercial starship Nostromo and its crew as they encounter a mysterious and deadly extraterrestrial organism during a routine voyage through deep space. Combining visual storytelling with suspenseful science fiction, the narrative explores themes of survival, isolation, corporate interests, and the unknown dangers that may exist beyond Earth. The story begins when the crew awakens from hypersleep after receiving a distress signal from a distant planetoid. Following company regulations, they investigate the source of the transmission and discover the remains of an alien civilization along with strange biological specimens. During the exploration, one crew member becomes the host of a parasitic organism that later develops into a rapidly growing alien life form. As the creature matures, it stalks the confined corridors and hidden spaces of the Nostromo, eliminating crew members one by one. The survivors struggle to understand the alien's biology, behavior, and extraordinary adaptability while searching for ways to stop it. The narrative highlights the tension created by the spacecraft’s isolated environment, where escape is nearly impossible and every decision carries significant consequences. Through dramatic artwork and cinematic pacing, the adaptation presents the escalating conflict between the crew and the alien threat. The story also examines issues of trust, authority, and the role of a powerful corporation whose priorities may differ from the safety of its employees. The result is a science fiction thriller that combines horror, adventure, and speculative storytelling in a visually engaging format. Softcover edition. Dimensions: 8" by 1". Published by Simon & Schuster, New York. 1st printing, 1979. Color illustrations. Multi-Color binding. Cover defect(s): Some chipping. Page defect(s): Tight text block/binding 1.5 Pound Media Mail Rate. Combine items and SAVE! Genre(s): Science Fiction / Graphic Novels / Movie Tie-In. (B135).…

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Title
Alien: The Illustrated Story by Archie Goodwin, Walter Simonson (First Edition) (1979)
Author
Archie Goodwin, Walter Simonson
Publisher
Simon & Schuster, New York
Publication year
1979
Condition
Very Good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition
Printing
1st Printing
Item weight
1.5 pounds
Dimensions
8" x 1"
Seller catalogs
Graphic Novels, Movie Tie-In, Science Fiction

Bob "The Bookman" DePino

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