Original vintage 2018 Dark Horse Books first edition trade paperback graphic novel compilation volume, Aliens vs. Predator: Fire and Stone. This massive, comprehensive crossover omnibus collects the absolute entirety of Dark Horse's legendary multi-franchise sci-fi crossover event, arriving fully preserved in an archival comic sleeve with a rigid backing board.
This thick compilation volume neatly binds together a total of 17 individual comic book chapters into one definitive reading experience. The collected contents include the full runs of: Prometheus: Fire and Stone #1–#4, Aliens: Fire and Stone #1–#4, Alien vs. Predator: Fire and Stone #1–#4, Predator: Fire and Stone #1–#4, and the culminating, highly sought-after Prometheus: Omega one-shot finale comic. The expansive narrative is masterfully brought to life by an elite, star-studded ensemble of modern comic book talent, featuring acclaimed writers and illustrators including Paul Tobin, Chris Roberson, Christopher Sebela, Joshua Williamson, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Juan Ferreyra, Patric Reynolds, Ariel Olivetti, Christopher Mooneyham, and Agustin Alessio. The lower margin of the interior copyright and indicia block verifies the authentic pedigree of this specific volume, carrying the complete numerical countdown string reading: "First edition: April 2018 / 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1." This complete number sequence confirms this copy stems from the very initial, out-of-print (OOP) first printing run.
The book stands in exceptional, collector-grade Very Good to Near Mint condition. It features a completely sharp, solid black spine cover and crisp, uniform outer paper border lines that show no signs of historic shelf scuffing, reader spine-stress creasing, or blunted corner impacts. The glossy outer covers maintain a deep, brilliant reflective sheen. To ensure maximum long-term conservation value, this premium trade paperback comes securely Bagged and Boarded, nestled within a professional transparent protective archival comic sleeve backed by a rigid heavy-gauge white cardboard insert to permanently prevent edge curling, corner dimpling, or storage surface scuffs. An exceptional, high-turnover investment centerpiece for advanced comic book investors, Dark Horse graphic novel completionists, and premier Alien, Predator, and Prometheus cinematic history enthusiasts.
Item Specifics & Manufacturing Identifiers:
• Brand / Publisher: Dark Horse Books / Dark Horse Comics Inc.
• Full Crossover Title: Aliens vs. Predator: Fire and Stone Complete Collection
• Production Era / Release Date: First Edition / First Printing (April 2018 Release)
• Compiled Story Arcs: Prometheus, Aliens, AVP, Predator #1-4 Series & Omega One-Shot
• Condition Classification: Exceptional Collector Grade (Very Good to Near Mint)
• Protective Housing Configuration: Archival Bagged & Boarded (Sleeve & Backing Board Included)
• Spine Finish / Edge Profile: Crisp Solid Black Spine with Sharp Outer Border Margins
• Original Cover Retail Markers: ISBN: 978-1-50670-725-9 ($24.99 US / $33.99 CAN Pricing)
• Manufacturing Status: Out of Print (OOP) Core Trade Paperback Compilation Format
Condition Grading & Technical Stock Inspection Report:
This 2018 Dark Horse Fire and Stone omnibus graphic novel stands in top-tier Very Good to Near Mint collector condition. The internal page block is completely clean, white, and immaculate, carrying zero edge foxing, reader thumb oil stains, interior markings, or dog-eared corners. The spine is perfectly square, tight, and un-cracked, proving the book has never been heavily opened or flat-stressed. The front and back cover panels are wonderfully smooth and flat with crisp, razor-sharp edges and neat un-bent corners. The outer borders and dark black spine layout show virtually zero shelf friction wear, remaining protected from environmental dust and handling via the included archival bag and board housing.
Professional Shipping & Rigid Unbendable Book Collectible Material Packaging:
Due to the pristine condition grade, out-of-print scarcity, and flat paper composition of this Aliens vs. Predator graphic novel collection, it will be prepared for carrier transit with dedicated protective care. To absolutely guarantee that the sharp corners do not get blunted and the pristine black spine does not crack under automated carrier sorting conveyor system pressure, it will never be shipped inside a basic paper mailer or thin flexible bubble envelope. The bagged and boarded book unit will be placed inside an unbendable, custom-fitted thick corrugated cardboard inner cardboard wrap shell to isolate the borders. This reinforced inner assembly will be nested securely in the center of a rigid rectangular shipping box packed out tightly on all sides with compressed packaging paper and premium void fill to create an unyielding defensive barrier against transit drops and package shifting. Sent with full automated tracking and transit insurance protection.
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