First Child of Acheron - Accounts of the Earth War 

I love this series, I read the books years ago but ever since I lost my eyesight I have not been able to find an audiobook version of this story. I’m glad that you made it as close as possible to an actual audiobook for us blind individuals thank you so much mr. alien theory

"His chest so full of love, he thought it might burst" Writer has a dark sense of humor, or just foreshadowing?

The narrator's delivery is perfect for the material. Subdued, but not monotonous, with just the right amount of vocal dynamics.

I really like this character arc for Newt, she essentially has to go through the same trials and tribulations that Ripley does, if not more. One woman and one girl, forced to meet through dire circumstance, both teaching the other to grow (And I also like how Newt eventually rescues a Newt of her own. It's fitting, like paying back the universe for her own survival)

Ah, more Accounts of the Earth War. Just in time for my break. Edit: More than one hour. Alright. Let's do this.

I’ve had such a good time with your master craftsmen personality and top tier story telling. I also really really enjoyed the background music.... being an alien universe fan from childhood gives me such pleasure knowing others have that same interest. Your one of my favorite channels and look forward to your long reads to listen to while tooling away in my shop.

What a pleasure to listen to. Through your dedication to the Alien franchise, you have transcended Hollywood film culture and rewritten the destinies of Ellen Ripley, Duane Hicks, Rebecca Jordan, the 'Engineers,' and the xenomorphs for many of us, and in such a great way. Bravo.

I found this series in my big brother’s comic collection when I was in my early teens. He didn’t have all of them and I had always wondered what came next. I’m 37 now. Still gives me that curious, indescribable feeling watching it here. Thank you for seeing it through.

Love your videos for the well spoken English with proper pause , clarity and just the right pace . Good effort.

Yesssss, I've been waiting for this, thank you, thank you, thank you. Hope you're keep well and safe, everyone else here too

I actually decided to buy some of these books thanks to these videos. They’re honestly amazing, and being able to read them and then see your narration here is honestly pretty cool. It’s amazing how, in a sense, this entire comic universe was just sort of gone in an instant with the introduction of Alien 3.

I cannot thank you enough for giving me such a wonderful gift today! I realize you didn't write this story but I would never have heard it if not for your reading of it (in a brilliant way, might I add!). This gives me a REAL closure, a real ending to a journey I began back in my childhood when I first met the Xenomorph. This has been truly profound and I honestly cannot thank you enough!

I really enjoyed the novels from the 90's; after getting a chance to check out the comics a while back, the storyline differences were obvious. In Earth Hive, the space jockey made an appearance towards the end of the novel but was never heard from again. The Female War novel explained that they would set the timers for Orona's bombs for 6 months out to allow the bugs from faraway (overseas, etc.) to gather where they dropped the Mother Queen off before detonation. This plan made much more sense than what they did in the comics. Genocide explained how their plan to wait 6 months to vaporize the most bugs possible helped humans ultimately retake Earth. Of course, several of these novels were written before Alien 3 came to be, so the storylines seem a little wacky nowadays to some. Also, with the events of Prometheus and Covenant in the mix it muddies the water a bit. I still enjoy these books and these audiobooks here on your channel are very good. I'm a huge fan of the movies/novels/etc and will always be.

So.... I just keep watching 60 min+ vids and i'm still excited on every second of it... 10/10 again my man!

OMG i have grown completed addicted to this series and i can't believe my luck that the last video was updated 7 days before i got caught up !!!!!! what a treat!!!!! THANK YOU

WOW!!! I really am blown away at the shear magnitude of the full story! As well as your masterful telling of it, I will come back to it and re-listen in the not to distant future,but until then? BRAVO SIR BRAVO!!!🥳👏🥳👏🥳👏

I always found it weird the Ripley representation in the comic books. I think it might be that Sigourney Weaver has a unique profile with high cheek bones and a square, low yet sharply defined jaw line and maybe it's asking too much of the comic book artists to properly catch that unique Weaver look.

Thank you for your time and dedication to finishing this series. It really means a lot and has a greater impact that the recent string of Alien movies. Please don't ever stop making your videos.

Pal you have the perfect voice to narrate these! your voice really fits the " alien feel". Great work

Seriously, Audible, hire AT already!

Accounts of the Earth War FU*K YES! Thank you Derek!

Just wanted to say that I binge watched this over two days after I found it on your channel. You are an extremely talented narrator. The way you present the graphic novel art is superb and the sound and some of the jump scares got me so bad if it was possible I think my skeleton would have jumped out 🤣. I also have a black cat 🐈‍⬛ that always knows when I’m watching your channel at night. She has got me so bad at least 7 times since I found your channel. Seriously, your dedication and passion is inspiring and it shows. I have been fascinated by the alien series since I first saw it as an overly curious 11 year old, I’m 35 now. These graphic novel stories have better writing, story construction and staging than anything that came after Aliens. They definitely need to be made into a series. I have heard from your own reviews and the enthusiasm of friends that Romulus is definitely a return to what makes this universe something that we are all obsessed with 😂. I have said it once before and I’ll probably say it another 1000+ times I think you could create your own Alien Comic series that could be something special. You have great and natural understanding of the pacing, fear, anticipation and primal fear you need to feel watching these comics. Theory my housemates keep thinking I’m dying because I scream bloody murder when you get me with your jump scares 🤣 after I stop feeling primal fear I laugh so hard. It’s such an awesome experience the way you have lovingly crafted these episodes. You are a legend🙏

I sense the responsibility that tugs at your voice for every bit you have done here. I would never be able to hear audio like this from someone else after experiencing all of this. The aliens have haunted my dreams since I was very young after being exposed to seeing one to them being aired on tv around 1995 or so. I didn't know what I saw at the time, but the image of he creature has never left me since. Delving deep into everything ALIEN related and trying to immerse my self completely into all of it has been my attempt at quelling this child hood fear of their design and meaning and to overcome their nihilistic torture on my mind. Thank you so much for all that you do. I have definitely lost a lot of productivity watching a lot of your content, so I hope I will be taking at least a short break for a while, but this series is what I needed to gain some simple sense of closure, at most, for the time being. Thank you again.

And we're back in business. Much appreciated for the long upload

Not gonna lie, I assumed Ripley was going to die battling the Queen. Perhaps Newt had escaped and she and Ripley somehow met each other’s gaze as the bomb goes off. Seeing Newt and Amy escape was more then enough for Ripley and as she sighed she felt weightless as this burning and incredibly bright light wash over her. Probably would’ve been a terrible ending but I just thought something along those lines would happen.

Just finished this playlist. Many, MANY thank to you for what must have been a staggering amount of time, creative effort, and technical mastery. I had no idea these comics existed. This story would have been much better than the third movie and what followed. Hope the universe gets rebooted with a streaming series to do this. In any case, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Your narrative style is perfect. I look forward to exploring other lists on your channel.

Wow Earth Wars is finally over feels like the end of an era so thank you alien theory I've loved watching these over the years.👍🏾

Freaking love your content mate. And especially your voice and narrating talents. It sounds as if you were there, an invisible eye-witness, watching everything as it unfolded. I usually watch those accounts bit by bit when I have time, but now today it was an hour of pure pleasure. Thank you !!!! Stay safe and keep up the good work !

Me: Bah! It's so boring and depressing nowadays Alien Theory: How about a new video? Me: Thanks Doc!

I wish there was an Alien Theory narration pack for audiobooks. Your voice and speech patterns keep me engaged so well. Ah well another hour long video will do for now!

Well done AT. You are at the top of your game on this one. Your narration is top notch as always and your character reading is better than ever. Keep up the good work!

Most sincere thanks, Mr. Theory. i just finished the long haul. All your vids up to this one, liking as i go. Bought and read Cold Forge recently and have The Essential Comics Vol. 1 waiting to be absorbed. Thanks for getting me back into this chaos and madness, and I hope you are doing ok in the chaos and madness that is our own reality at the moment.

Ripley and Newt's story is the beating heart of this perfect movie, and its a rare thing when I watch it, and my eyes are beginning to mist up with tears, by the end.

Just fantastic! Well done! If only they made these into movies instead of what we got.

Another great addition to the Accounts of The Earth War.

AT - you just get better and better! Hard to believe but there it is....from the atmospherics, the emotive narration (you would have made a fine actor), even the sound-effects of the explosions....it was all executed with your usual superb mastery and skill. You know your audience! You love the subject just as much as us! With no future Alien projects in sight, we are so lucky to have you to carry the torch, keep the flame alive. There is a spark of belief in every one of us that constantly go back over your video's. You keep the hope alive and the belief refreshed with each of your episodes. Stay safe and be well old chum...

I've been playing alien isolation first play through. I'm really enjoying the game as I grew up with the alien movies. I stumbled across your channel and I couldn't be happier. I love immersing myself into the lore. I have an 80km drive to work every day through the praries and this show has kept me entertained. I'm really gunna savor this last episode. Thank you for all your hard work. This series is extremely well done.

I have been eagerly anticipating the next AOTEW. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, they are fantastic.

My body and mind is ready... At home during quarrentine but still working

Every single one of these story tellings is pure gold. Perfect narration.

Wow BLOWN AWAY!!! Well done I’m sitting here stunned but the ending of this series hoping for more but fearing what would come!! You have done this series excellent and should be given a bounce/royalty for you reading/rendition of this story! Can’t wait to see what comes next!!! You rock and if we ever meet I’m buying drinks all night!!!

You know in the beginning knowing this was the end, I was sad, its a part of who I am to make i lt hard to let people go, events and stories, you've helped me through alot Alien Theory and im glad to see Newt and Hicks, Ripley...all have a happy end, to all finally be at peace, it gives me hope for myself and my life, the work may not be done, but they are at peace, and in those moments they can move on and forge new futures, and if they die now, it isnt of remorse for work not done, I believe they would welcome it happily, as opposed to Hicks with his Doc Holiday syndrome, im so excited for more!

So good. You did an amazing job. Put me right in the story. Highes praise. Master of your craft.

Was just binging your videos all night to get this in the morning! And its an hour long oh boy here we go again.

Dude, I have watched this series probably 5-6 times now. So interesting and been waiting for more. Thank you!

Ah!, more Accounts of the Earth War. You are the man!!! Thank you!!!! This makes my day hehehe.

Only thing I dont understand is what about all the aliens on other continents? How could they get to the mother queen? Seems like the vast majority of aliens on earth would still survive

Thumb nail looks like a silent hill nurse holding flamethowers 😂

Yes !! Awesome timing ! Just finished the previous the other day and even commented asking for more . Thank you much , looking forward to watching

Man. Its been a few months. I found out this channel and am hooked on the a/c earth war series

Love when these goes live. Thanks a bunch

Acharon means "last" in Hebrew. Very appropriate.

Really appreciate all of the work you've put into the series. The story is awesome and your story telling is what made it even more engaging!

All right I've been waiting for another one of these

Saw it come in, waited 11 hours until I had undisturbed quiet time - I'm gonna enjoy this!

A phyrric victory. Defiance. And a fitting conclusion to the series. Thank you for bringing these outstanding accounts to the RU-vid audience.

"What Hicks didn't understand is that while there may be 100,000 or more aliens facing off against Newt and Ripley, they were both wearing something even more powerful than a loading suit. No, it didn't come from the strange alien being orbiting the planet. It came from an even more powerful source...a being known as....The Author. And the Plot Armor they wore was impervious to even the sharpest alien claw, the most corrosive of alien acid. Even a damn nuclear blast wouldn't have been able to kill them as this point. They were...immortal!"

I've waited for this for a long time.

The “elephant” creature , the other space jokey , prometheus explained those were space suits for “ engineers”. Seeing the artwork for them in this series gave me a good Laugh. The telepathic abilities and general storyline of earth war makes them a formidable enemy. Thank you so Much for making these, I knew about the comics growing up but I was way too young to get into them. I had the Dark horse Alien 3 comic series that was given to me by an older friend of my family. And when I had visited a comic shop in Canada I had gotten a few Dark horse books that had multiple different story lines in them, Predator, Aliens, Time Cop and something else. I still have the doctor giggles promo poster that came with it 3 pack I bought way back when.

I have been waiting for this, these are amazing keep up the great work man

Superb. Such a great series. Thank you!

This series is just amazing I’m astonished at what you have achieved here

I remember watching Alien 3 as a child through the fingers of my father's hand as he covered my eyes in the movie theater. I'm a thirty-six year-old man now but, I still remember my first encounter, if you will, with the Xenomorph designated, The Runner. I remember all to well the nightmares she spawned for a year straight after that, too. I wouldn't move an inch in my bed at night when the noise of rushing air via the Central AC unit was off. Thought if I did, she would hear me and snatch me right outta my bed. It's odd, though. What would normally scar a child left me...fascinated by them. To the point where even now I wonder if it was really fear that gripped me at night. It wasn't until years later I discovered Alien, Aliens, and finally rewatched Alien 3 with renewed excitement and fascination. After reading this series back in the day, and now finally hearing you masterfully retell the tale with such passion, I find myself questioning: Was I really having nightmares...or was I hearing the Queens call? If I may also add, with due credit, your voice is quite euphorious, AT. Keep up the amazing work and stay safe!

Thank you for adding this, Ive been jonesing for more earth war.

Thank you for the new video ❤

Just discovered your channel. What an impressive work you’ve done here !! Thanks 🙏 And I agree with others comments, you are a very good story teller. Very smooth to listen.

I've only found your channel recently and been binging these it's weird it's finally over. I can't imagine what it's been like for people here since the start.

Thank you for all the work and production you put into this. Your voice work, music, and sfx use are wonderful. It was a real pleasure experiencing this whole series you put together. Thanks for giving this long time Alien fan such a superb telling of a pre-Alien 3 sequel.

Is there any videos on what happened to newt rippley and hicks after the earth war. I watched the whole playlist last night. Was excellent, music and narration. Terrifying at time, you really drew me into the world. Only found your channel yesterday.

Love the work you put into this. The Earth War was truly epic, but man did it exemplify everything I both love and hate about the Dark Horse Comics. The character work is fantastic (though I *really* don't like the teasing of something going on between Hick and Newt), but the Aliens themselves are just utterly pathetic. They hype them up, talk a big game about them as a perfect species or whatever, but every time the main characters are in danger they're suddenly made of tissue paper. And the Queen Mother is just the absolute alpha and omega of this-- the supreme over-mind of the alleged deadliest species in the universe, and she drops without a fight. This was a great era for a lot of reasons, but I'll never get over them turning the Aliens into the ultimate jobbers of science fiction.

Just got to say thanks as always fantastic

Finally...I am early in an Alien Theory release. Your work is great, sir, but this particularly Earth War series is incredible. Would be great to do a short documentary on you and your work sometime. You have Passion! 😎

25:10 is that Dune?! That sounds like the melody from the old Dune movie!

I read all 3 novels first. Then years later I got around to purchasing the 30th anniversary release of the comics. The movies and novels shaped me during those middle/ high school years. This entire Accounts of the Earth War series that you have done is just phenomenal. It's been a really great experience to hear you narrate this story along with the comic panels. It's a story that I know so well, but you've kept it fresh. You put a lot of love into this project and it shows. My hat's off to you my friend. 👏👏👏👏 excellent job

Was this before the Space Jockeys turned out to be tall bald guys? Because I much preferred the old design

Great stuff, well done, just loved it....

I've finally saw the last video of the Earth War...it feels strange. There was so much videos, some very long. It appears it would have take me forever ti finish it. And now, it's over. Good job, really!

Hey AT, been a big fan for about a year now. I really love your channel and I just want to say that every night for the past 11 months I put the accounts of earth war playlist on and go to sleep listening to the stories. Probably about 6 of the videos will play until my system performs the automatic shutoff. I really enjoy your voice and the delivery and of course the great and interesting subject matter. Basically this channel is the asmr I use to go to sleep and now I can't do it without hearing alien theory while I lay down lol. Anyway i wanted to say that I really appreciate your passion and respect the amount of time and care you take on your quality content. Thanks again, and keep it up!

been bingeing through the accounts of the earth war, and how lucky to see something new! keep up the great vids

Holy jeezus, NEW ACCOUNTS OF THE EARTH WAR!! WOOO!

Just finished the newest episode... This was perfect timing. Thank you so much, Alien Theory!

25:12 lol Dune theme, nice!

I’ve literally spent all day at work (14 hours) just getting lost in your work. Thank you so much for doing this man.

Just finished the earth war series. Thanks for putting it all together. Very well done. Keep ‘em coming!

thanks for putting so much work into your channel over years! you did an awesome job in showing people the whole alien universe!

Darren!!! You’re The Best Thanks For Your Level Of Appreciation Towards This Fascinating Universe.

Thanks for such an amazing readthrough of the series, AT. I was just going through some deepdives of some movies when one of your vids popped up, and I've listened to the entire Earth War series over the past few days. Stellar work!

YES! AFTER SO LONG A WAIT FINALLY MORE!! Thanks so much for this! Thanks you for all your continued hard work and passion! I love this channel!

Love this series! Hopefully there's more Alien and Predator comics/novels you can narrate for us air farmers😄

I love listening to your videos before I go to bed. Sometimes I will fall asleep and I'll have the craziest most vivid dreams of myself fighting Xenomorphs. Thank you for everything you do!!! Seriously appreciated.

Forgive me for any errors from a 25 year old memory but AT's cadence reminds me of the narration of the Alien 3 novelization read by Lance Henriksen.

Epic work my friend

Let's start with the bad. (First things first. Worst of all is finding I had been unsubscribed for some reason. Only seeing it because I started thinking it had been awhile. Knock that shit off RU-vid) Personally I think they turned Ahab into the hero....or maybe turned the hero into Ahab. Or if a more contemporary comparison is required. Ripley seems to have alot in common with quint from Jaws. His experience with sharks in WW2. Shaped his entire life from that point on. Watching friends and crewmates being killed will do that. He took the job in the film. Because he knew sharks and was getting a fat stack of money. Until he seen the shark. Then it became personal. So focused on his revenge. He risked his life and the lives of everyone who was on board. By destroying the ships radio. I've been nervous about them doing this to Ripley. Who was there because she knew xenos and to save the earth. Then they did it. She admitted it was personal. But then came in with a save by her joining Newt's search for the girl. It wasn't about revenge anymore. I thought "cool." She managed to pull up out of that steep nose dive. Then crashed right into a mountain when she faced the queen mother..... the one they were using to draw every xeno to a centralized place....So they could kill them all at once.....something she could do by using some sort of telepathy.....which would undoubtedly stop when Ripley f@$#ing killed her. Oh sure you can say the bomb was so big what would a few minutes matter. It's the bloody xenomorph! Do you really want to take a chance that it might. It even calls her motive in helping newt into question. Was she there to help. Or so she could call a Alien a bitch and then kill it. If you're going to do that she should have shared Quints fate. Whew. Now the good. The entire story itself. HBO or Netflix or somebody should put this on screen. (don't see Disney plus picking it up.lol) The story is too big to squeeze into a 2 hour movie. At least it seems to be. Its hard to judge due to the outstanding presentation from AT. Amazing work on the video.

Thank you so much for sharing this story in this format. I’ve been listening to one of these videos a day and I have been enjoying it beyond words. You have a truly amazing talent and I’m so glad you made this wonderful story available to so many people. 💜💜💜💜💜💜

Fantastic work on the whole series. Kudos to you sir and i am looking forward to spending many more hours hoovering up the rest of the Aliens and Predator universe content you have clearly worked so hard on.

Yes! New video!

Man you do a fantastic job with these videos. As I have read the book I can say everything here is spot on. Excellent work. Glad to have a channel where Alien fans can come huddle up

Man this was a journey to get through, but so well worth it. Thank you king

Fabulous, thanks.

You've done an incredible job throughout this series. I've been watching your vids the first week you started posting. I re-subsribed after finding your channel once more.