WWII Gets Weird: When Cap Meets Xenomorphs

What happens when you take Captain America, add a World War II setting, throw in the Howling Commandos, and unleash a Xenomorph infestation? You get one of Marvel's most audaciously fun crossovers.

Alien vs. Captain America is a 4-issue trade paperback that completely sidesteps continuity concerns and just commits to the chaos. Written by Frank Tieri with stunning artwork by Stefano Raffaele, this story drops Captain America and Bucky Barnes into a mission against Hydra that goes sideways when they discover something far deadlier than any Nazi threat.

The Setup

Baron Strucker ventures into the Himalayas seeking the legendary city of Attilan and the Inhumans within it. Instead, he uncovers Xenomorphs—and decides that weaponizing an alien killing machine is exactly what Hydra needs to turn the tide of war. Cap and the Howling Commandos have to go deep behind enemy lines to stop him, but things escalate quickly when an unexpected extraterrestrial ally enters the picture.

Why This Book Hits Different

• It's its own universe – Set on Earth-26137, completely separate from Marvel's 616 continuity, so you can just enjoy the ride without worrying about timeline ramifications
• Genre mashup done right – WWII military action + cosmic horror + superhero action = a vibe that works
• For everyone – Cap fans will love seeing their hero in an unexpected scenario. Horror fans get genuine xenomorph tension. Anyone who thinks Marvel comics are too safe will find this refreshingly wild
• Complete story – No need for prior reading. This is a self-contained 4-issue arc with a beginning, middle, and end

What Makes It FUN

This is Marvel's entry in its ongoing Alien crossover line, but what sets it apart is the pure, unapologetic adventure of it all. The combination of Cap's tactical leadership, Bucky's scrappiness, the body horror of the Xenomorphs, and a surprise appearance from Captain Marvel creates a story that never takes itself too seriously. It's the kind of book you pick up expecting one thing and end up thoroughly entertained by something completely different.

Perfect For

• Marvel completists looking for something outside the main timeline
• Readers who love action-horror blends
• Anyone craving a fresh take on Captain America
• Collectors of Alien crossover events
• People who just want a good story without continuity baggage

112 pages, perfect bound. $15.99