Life and Death books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Life and Death series?"

"There are five books in the Life and Death series, published between 2016 and 2017."

Q: "What is the first book in the Life and Death series?"

"The first book in the Life and Death series is Predator, published in 2016."

Q: "Do I need to read the Alien and Predator comics before starting Life and Death?"

"Prior knowledge of the films is helpful but prior reading of other Dark Horse Alien and Predator comics is not strictly required. Life and Death establishes its own story and characters, though it builds on the shared mythology of the Alien and Predator franchises. Reading the five volumes in order is recommended as they form a single continuous narrative."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Predator	2016	Dan Abnett	Buy
2	Predator: Life and Death	2016	Dan Abnett	N/A
3	Prometheus	2017	Dan Abnett	Buy
4	Aliens: Life and Death	2017	Dan Abnett	N/A
5	Alien vs. Predator: Life and Death	2017	Dan Abnett	N/A

Life and Death is a five-volume crossover comic series written by Dan Abnett and published by Dark Horse Comics in 2016 and 2017. The series brings together the Predator, Prometheus, Aliens, and Alien vs. Predator franchises into one interconnected story, following a Colonial Marine unit that encounters hostile forces on multiple worlds across a single campaign.

The narrative spans the five volumes in sequence, with each book carrying the story forward rather than serving as standalone arcs. Abnett uses the crossover format to build tension across the different creature encounters while keeping a consistent human cast at the centre. The series is one of the more tightly plotted multi-franchise crossovers in the Dark Horse catalogue from this period.

All five volumes are listed in reading order below. The series is recommended for readers familiar with the Alien and Predator film franchises who want an expanded comics story set in that universe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Life and Death series?

There are five books in the Life and Death series, published between 2016 and 2017.

What is the first book in the Life and Death series?

The first book in the Life and Death series is Predator, published in 2016.

Do I need to read the Alien and Predator comics before starting Life and Death?

Prior knowledge of the films is helpful but prior reading of other Dark Horse Alien and Predator comics is not strictly required. Life and Death establishes its own story and characters, though it builds on the shared mythology of the Alien and Predator franchises. Reading the five volumes in order is recommended as they form a single continuous narrative.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order