John Hannan III

It's the story of the time before the invasion, before mankind was embroiled in battle with the insect-like creatures from another world. It's the story of the first contact between humanity and the alien species. And of how that initial contact sparked the first intergalactic war of all time.

Acclaimed writer Gordon Rennie (Species: Human Race) and cutting-edge artist Paolo Parente (Lobo: Death and Taxes) continue their three-part prequel to the science-fiction/adventure film, Starship Troopers! Earth has sent its first line of defense to Klendathu, a remote planet in the far reaches of space. If their instruments are correct, this backwater planet is exhibiting signs of life. And while the scientists are debating whether or not that life would be intelligent, the crew aboard the spaceship Cortez discovers that it is, at the very least, deadly.

The troopers of spaceship Cortez have two problems: First, their crash-landed shuttle needs some serious repairs; second, the monstrous, arachnidlike natives have finished their mating ritual and are now hungry. Strap yourself in for the amazing conclusion of Insect Touch!

Inspired by the classic novel by Robert A. Heinlein, it's the tale of invading arachnids. Earth's mobile infantry gears up to battle the inhuman enemy and discover the secret of the "brain" bugs. Come witness the earth's first intergalactic war and the destruction of a distant planet with a unique philosophy!