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William Gibson's Alien 3 Comic Adaptation #1
Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay (2018-2019) #1
After the deadly events of the film Aliens, the spaceship Sulaco carrying the sleeping bodies of Ripley, Hicks, Newt, and Bishop is intercepted by the Union of Progressive Peoples. What the UPP forces don't expect is another deadly passenger that is about to unleash chaos between two governmental titans intent on developing the ultimate Cold War weapon of mass destruction.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2018
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William Gibson
301 books15k followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name. See this thread for more information.
William Ford Gibson is an American-Canadian writer who has been called the father of the cyberpunk subgenre of science fiction, having coined the term cyberspace in 1982 and popularized it in his first novel, Neuromancer (1984), which has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide.
While his early writing took the form of short stories, Gibson has since written nine critically acclaimed novels (one in collaboration), contributed articles to several major publications, and has collaborated extensively with performance artists, filmmakers and musicians. His thought has been cited as an influence on science fiction authors, academia, cyberculture, and technology.
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William Gibson. (2007, October 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:30, October 19, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?t...
William Ford Gibson is an American-Canadian writer who has been called the father of the cyberpunk subgenre of science fiction, having coined the term cyberspace in 1982 and popularized it in his first novel, Neuromancer (1984), which has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide.
While his early writing took the form of short stories, Gibson has since written nine critically acclaimed novels (one in collaboration), contributed articles to several major publications, and has collaborated extensively with performance artists, filmmakers and musicians. His thought has been cited as an influence on science fiction authors, academia, cyberculture, and technology.
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William Gibson. (2007, October 17). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:30, October 19, 2007, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?t...
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December 30, 2018
Kinda boring truth be told, disappointed
October 23, 2020
"Alien 3" script by William Gibson and illustrated by Christmas and Bonvillian. Gibson's version of the Alien-verse has Bishop, Ripley in a comatose state, Newt and Hicks but is different from Canon of the Alien films. The other characters in this script are just as corporate-slimy or working Joes who are there to do their jobs. The Alien DNA is featured as being the assimilator of the host DNA that can bypass the Egg/Facehugger stage. This is a very different take on the Alien and most resembles the older horror/science fiction film of John Carpenter's "The Thing", based assimilation of the host DNA. I enjoyed the Gibson version that has workman art by Christmas and Bonvillian. Well worth reading to see how Alien 3 might have turned out as a film!
April 9, 2019
Alternative Alien³
Lovely cover art is followed by strong lines and colour, the story is something I am already familiar with after reading the script. I enjoyed the familiar settings and portrayal of technology in this comic, there's a nice balance of new and old characters mentioned. If I had read this as a single issue I may find it lacking, luckily I waited until the entire series was released. So on to the next issue I go.
Lovely cover art is followed by strong lines and colour, the story is something I am already familiar with after reading the script. I enjoyed the familiar settings and portrayal of technology in this comic, there's a nice balance of new and old characters mentioned. If I had read this as a single issue I may find it lacking, luckily I waited until the entire series was released. So on to the next issue I go.
May 11, 2021
Voy a hacer una reseña de los 5 números juntos, pues es más sencillo:
Adaptación del guión que entregó el famoso escritor de Ciencia Ficción William Gibson, para una tercera parte de la franquicia de Alien.
Me gustó el giro que le da a la biología de los alien. El dibujo es muy bueno cuando está dibujando a los monstruos o cosas, pero es terrible cuando se trata de humanos. Es difícil distinguir entre ellos. Y como son los humanos el punto de referencia para saber si estamos en un lugar u otro, me confundí bastante para saber cuándo cambiábamos de ambiente.
Demasiados personajes como para desarrollarlos o preocuparse por alguno de ellos en particular, con excepción de los que ya vienen de la película anterior.
Entiendo que no se produjera. Mi punto de vista es porque tres tercios de la película es política y ver cómo los humanos se enteran de lo que nosotros ya aprendimos en las 2 primeras películas. Es hasta el último tercio que aparecen nuestros héroes y los alien y las cosas se mueven. Tristemente, esto también hace que el último número se sienta sumamente apurado. De igual manera, recicla ideas del final de "Aliens" para hacer el final de esta historia.
Interesante como un "what if" histórico, pero nada más.
Adaptación del guión que entregó el famoso escritor de Ciencia Ficción William Gibson, para una tercera parte de la franquicia de Alien.
Me gustó el giro que le da a la biología de los alien. El dibujo es muy bueno cuando está dibujando a los monstruos o cosas, pero es terrible cuando se trata de humanos. Es difícil distinguir entre ellos. Y como son los humanos el punto de referencia para saber si estamos en un lugar u otro, me confundí bastante para saber cuándo cambiábamos de ambiente.
Demasiados personajes como para desarrollarlos o preocuparse por alguno de ellos en particular, con excepción de los que ya vienen de la película anterior.
Entiendo que no se produjera. Mi punto de vista es porque tres tercios de la película es política y ver cómo los humanos se enteran de lo que nosotros ya aprendimos en las 2 primeras películas. Es hasta el último tercio que aparecen nuestros héroes y los alien y las cosas se mueven. Tristemente, esto también hace que el último número se sienta sumamente apurado. De igual manera, recicla ideas del final de "Aliens" para hacer el final de esta historia.
Interesante como un "what if" histórico, pero nada más.
May 7, 2019
Familiar and comforting, returning to the Alien.
Everyone wanted it to continue after Aliens, the marines were such a strong plot vehicle. The world building was strong an industrial blue collar future where the average joe was just trying to get paid. Adding the hot shot marines just moved it on with pace and gusto. It’s all here in this comic book. Maybe the 3rd instalment should have been something like this?
Everyone wanted it to continue after Aliens, the marines were such a strong plot vehicle. The world building was strong an industrial blue collar future where the average joe was just trying to get paid. Adding the hot shot marines just moved it on with pace and gusto. It’s all here in this comic book. Maybe the 3rd instalment should have been something like this?
December 12, 2025
Oh gee, an issue of a comic where a character crash lands on some kind of mysterious planet, and shenanigans ensue. Never seen that done before.
Also, that face hugger egg was placed right on top of that guy's dick... can we talk about that? Did it form there while he was alive, or was he dead before that happened? And if it's the former, do you think he felt the face hugger developing all around his dick, and....... yeah, you know what, I don't like this conversation anymore.
Issue #1
Also, that face hugger egg was placed right on top of that guy's dick... can we talk about that? Did it form there while he was alive, or was he dead before that happened? And if it's the former, do you think he felt the face hugger developing all around his dick, and....... yeah, you know what, I don't like this conversation anymore.
Issue #1
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November 20, 2018
Worth the time and money.
Not much a fan of the simplistic art style when held next to Fire&Stone Dust to Dust and Defiance... However if you have a knowledge of the original idea for the Alien 3 sequel this will be an exciting experience. This is a great read either for fans of the Alien saga, people who head cannoned out David Finchers Alien 3 or comic fans in general.
Not much a fan of the simplistic art style when held next to Fire&Stone Dust to Dust and Defiance... However if you have a knowledge of the original idea for the Alien 3 sequel this will be an exciting experience. This is a great read either for fans of the Alien saga, people who head cannoned out David Finchers Alien 3 or comic fans in general.
May 3, 2019
Three At Last, Three At Last. Thank God A Mighty, Three At Last!
Seriously, since th first rumors decades ago that B Gibson was working on 3 i have wanted to see/read it. So far just read part 1 and it's quite good. But is i kind of wish he had just done a novelization
Rather than a 5-comic series.
Seriously, since th first rumors decades ago that B Gibson was working on 3 i have wanted to see/read it. So far just read part 1 and it's quite good. But is i kind of wish he had just done a novelization
Rather than a 5-comic series.
April 11, 2019
An adaptation of William Gibson's script for Alien 3. The first issue sets the story up rather nicely with lots of characters being introduced; a couple of them from the company which is still up to no good. Can't wait to see what is going to happen next
February 25, 2020
In space, no one can hear Fox kill the franchise...
This is quite simply one of the versions of Alien:3 that should have made it to the big screen. Really should be required reading for any fan of the creature.
This is quite simply one of the versions of Alien:3 that should have made it to the big screen. Really should be required reading for any fan of the creature.
March 1, 2020
So much better than the horrible film they actually made.
Cannot wait to read the remaining 4 chapters. This is based on the William Gibson script which I cannot imagine not using the author of the incredible Necromancers script.
Cannot wait to read the remaining 4 chapters. This is based on the William Gibson script which I cannot imagine not using the author of the incredible Necromancers script.
November 17, 2018
Couldn't tell how different this is from the movie but it's fun...
November 17, 2018
Surprised. I didn't read the original Gibson's script.
I'm discovering a real better story, and the last page is one of those things I really expected on that third movie.
I'm discovering a real better story, and the last page is one of those things I really expected on that third movie.
November 22, 2018
Recommend
Yes recommend this comic would have given more stars but it's incomplete as a story so have to wait for the next issue.
Yes recommend this comic would have given more stars but it's incomplete as a story so have to wait for the next issue.
December 2, 2018
I feel like some things didn't line up with how Aliens left off, but I enjoyed this read, and the chance to see more of Newt.
April 24, 2019
A good start
All setup really. Good setup but I’m waiting for Ripley to get moving. She’s the reason I’m reading this baby.
All setup really. Good setup but I’m waiting for Ripley to get moving. She’s the reason I’m reading this baby.
June 11, 2019
Alien 3 - The Gibson Chronicles
I must say, even though this first part feels very 80’s, I’m hooked. Good suspense. Good introductions. Bring one part 2!
I must say, even though this first part feels very 80’s, I’m hooked. Good suspense. Good introductions. Bring one part 2!
July 29, 2019
Loved it!
May 4, 2020
[04/05/20] 7,5/10
March 23, 2021
a compelling and beautifully illustrated take on the alien universe
January 30, 2022
Not that rewarding, maybe my favorite writer meets favourite movie series was hoping for too much.
December 4, 2025
Very good, an interesting read and totally different to the Alien 3 we got from David Fincher.
Ripley's in a coma, Hicks, Bishop are the main players. Set on a space station where scientists are trying to weaponise a new breed of xenomorph that can release an airborne virus, naturally all hell breaks loose, as everyone on board fights for survival.
I think this would have been a good movie, i think this is the sequel everyone would have wanted, although I do have a soft spot for Alien 3, think it's quite good.
Ripley's in a coma, Hicks, Bishop are the main players. Set on a space station where scientists are trying to weaponise a new breed of xenomorph that can release an airborne virus, naturally all hell breaks loose, as everyone on board fights for survival.
I think this would have been a good movie, i think this is the sequel everyone would have wanted, although I do have a soft spot for Alien 3, think it's quite good.
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