Warning : Spoilers ahead for Aliens vs. Avengers # 1!Marvelhas officially hinted at what could be the deadliestXenomorphin theAlienfranchise . While the standard Xenomorph first revealed in 1979’sAlienis a lethal threat on its own , its various hybrid formsturn an already dangerous colossus into something nearly unstoppable . Now , the creature has feel its way into the Marvel Universe , and in doing so , it may have find oneself a host that could make it deadlier than ever .

InAliens vs. Avengers # 1by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić , two androids pose as Shi’ar are record experiment on a Kree soldier by confiscate a Facehugger to them . However , their test fails when the Kree guinea pig dies , but one of the scientist tries to highlight the successes they ’ve achieved in seek to bond Xenomorphs with various races in the Marvel Universe . They list off mathematical group such as the Strontians , D’bari and Cotati ; butthe most notable is what they take for " the real prize pig of this great deal : " a Skrull .

While no examples of a Skrull - Xenomorph hybrid have been officially shown yet , the idea of the two merging into a novel hybrid manikin is an improbably scary thoughtbecause of how mortal it can be as a shapeshifter .

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Marvel ’s unexampled Secret Invasion is even more grave now that Skrulls have adapted , retconning the major rationality Marvel ’s heroes won the first meter .

Marvel Hints Skrull-Xenomorph Hybrids Exist

This Would Give the Xenomorph Shapeshifting Powers

Since a Xenomorph ’s pattern is largely dictate by the host a Facehugger attaches to , it ’s highly potential that a loan-blend with a Skrull would grant it the power to shapeshift . This would pose an existential threat to not just Earth , but to the universe as a whole . Xenomorphs may seem animalistic on the exterior , but they can be fantastically smart when they need to beas they wipe out vast population . Aliens vs. Avengerseven shows just how much damage the canonic Xenomorph form can do as they nearly pass over out all of Earth .

" throw Xenomorphs the same business leader [ as Skrulls ] would be secret plan over for all living creatures as they at last face less resistance from their quarry . "

Adding shapeshifting to the mix would make them a force to be view with . They could easily hide in manifest sight , wait to strike when necessary . Plus , by occupy the form of other specie on different humans , they could easily trick unsuspicious victim into their urtication to breed further without much of a fight . It ’s already been shown instories likeSecret Invasionhow easily percolation can be , as the Skrulls put one over even the Avengers . move over Xenomorphs the same power would be secret plan over for all living creatures as they ultimately face less underground from their prey .

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A Skrull-Xenomorph Invasion Isn’t Likely Just Yet

But for How Long?

As deadly as a Skrull - Xenomorph crossbreed would be , the androids clearly have one major hitch in their plans that forestall them from unleashing them on the universe . They exact that " Skrulls have no homeworld to seed , " meaning they have no position to properly plant their specimens for a major coup . Since Skrulls are essentially nomad front for a home , they ’re always moving planet - to - satellite , make it nearly impossible for an invasion to happen . However , this does n’t think of that it ’s impossible , since all it would take is the humanoid finding thickly populated Skrull camp and carrying out their plot there .

With theAliens vs. Avengersseries officially underway , there are bind to be surprises in stock as the Earth ’s Mightiest Heroes face up their scarey threat yet . However , should the Xeno - Skrulls make an appearance , characters like Hulk and Captain Marvel may be in over their heads . TheseXenomorphswould be theAlienfranchise ’s deadliest yet because of their shapeshifting powers , settingMarvelup for a Xeno hybrid like no other .

Aliens vs. Avengers#1is available now from Marvel Comics !

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Aliens vs. Avengers#1 ( 2024 )

The Xenomorph is a deadly extraterrestrial species sleep with for its parasitic reproduction , terrifying physiology , and relentless hunt abilities . First introduced in the 1979 cinema " Alien , " the Xenomorph has become an iconic figure in scientific discipline fable and horror , appear in multiple motion picture , TV games , and other medium . direct for survival and destruction , the Xenomorph ’s adaptability and lethal nature make it one of the most feared creature in the galaxy .

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Shi’ar Androids Reveal They’ve Succesfully Bonded Skrull DNA with Xenomorphs

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Aliens vs Avengers #1 cover featuring the Avengers with a Xenomorph behind them.

Xenomorph in Alien Covenant (2017)

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