Comic Book Preview - Alien #10

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Previewing Alien #10...


Alien #10 heads to stores next Wednesday (2nd March) and we've got a look at what's in store.


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'The Spinners community has been decimated by the Xenomorphs. There’s only a handful of survivors left. Will they make it to sanctuary? And what new terrifying type of Xenomorph awaits them?'

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