Romulus Prequel changes its rating to R

Marvel’s upcoming Alien: Romulus (2024) Comic tie-in, with the same title as the film, has received a content advisory update. While the Alien The franchise is no stranger to mature content, many of the comics expanding on it only have a T+ rating.. That won’t be the case for the newest addition to Marvel’s comic line.

Previously named “Parental Advisory”, Alien: Romulus will now have an “explicit content” label according to a report from Popverse. The adjustment isn’t entirely a surprise given the nature of Xenomorph Mayhem and the usual film ratings on entries in the franchise.. However, this is a great distinction for Marvel’s aside Alien comics and recent xenomorph inclusions.

The iconic alien species recently began facing off with Marvel’s Avengers. While each of Marvel’s offerings has generally been teen-friendly, Alien: Romulus Will only be purchasable by readers 18+.

Alien: Romulus expands on the film, but ratings change promises more

Jumping from parental advisory to explicit content is major for Marvel

Alien: Romulus, of Marvel Comics Has the creative team of Zac Thompson and Daniel Picciotto. There will be a one-shot prequel to the film that expands on its story, providing the “Illuminating backstory behind the film’s main threat.“

The film has seen quite a bit of success, making the upcoming comic expansion a highly anticipated title – mainly because of how little has been said about its focus. Long-term fans of the series should already expect to see Xenomorphs and more of Weyland-Yutani’s affordable corporate involvement, as they are staples of the franchise’s universe.

Beyond that, most of what is known is that the one-shot was written “in close partnership” with the film’s writers, Fede Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues. However, the rating shift implies that the readers will get a very intriguing experience. It is common that explosive terms are present in comics with parental advisories, with them being stylistically deleted. It is also common for Alien Including comics to have some bloody aspects, although not necessarily heaps of gore, varying between Marvel and Dark Horse published issues. Marvel may deliver more horror than expected since its acquisition by the Walt Disney Company.

Marvel could deliver true horror with upcoming Aliens one-shot

Xenomorphs are known for their destructive nature and ability to create grotesque messes, From acid bloodspray aftereffects to chest-bursting birth processes. Marvel delivers on this in recent series, including Aliens: What if…?who ran a parental advisory firm. The envelope may be pushed further for this opportunity.

It’s not unheard of for Marvel to have adult comics, considering the first line of MAX imprint series with Punisher and Deadpool, among others – albeit with some controversy. Marvel may finally be true to the darker nature of these Alien franchise with its newest upcoming special, doing Xenomorphs and Weyland Yutani’s villain justice.

Key background

• Director Fede Alvarez sought out the special effects crew of Aliens (1986) To work on the creatures.

• Alien: Romulus (2024) Takes place between alien (1979) And Aliens (1986).

• The idea of ​​an alien film centering on younger characters was inspired by a deleted scene from Aliens (1986) which was later restored in the special edition.

Alien: Romulus #1 Will be available October 16th from Marvel Comics.

Alien: Romulus #1 (2024)
	Writer: Zach Thompson Artist: Daniel Pixiotto Cover artist: Leinil Francis Yu

Source: Popverse, Wonder