Tankers vs Ancient Aliens #5 — Robert Venditti and Robert Gill Bring the Prehistoric War to a Final, Explosive Close

The Tankers are 65 million years out of time, pinned down by alien tech that makes dinosaurs look like a vacation. Robert Venditti and Robert Gill serve up the surprise finale to this delightfully unhinged sci-fi comedy. It’s a lot of firepower, a lot of heart, and absolutely no mercy.

Let’s be honest: the image of a military tank rolling through the Cretaceous period is already a premise that demands attention. But when that tank doesn’t just have to worry about T-Rexes, but rather an invasion force from beyond the stars, things get wonderfully complicated. This is Robert Venditti and Robert Gill’s take on the unexpected, and it is exactly the kind of book that makes you smile before you even turn the first page.

The setup is simple in its absurdity: the crew is stuck in the past, thinking dinosaurs are the primary threat. They are, of course, spectacularly wrong. A battalion of ancient aliens has descended, wielding technology that renders human weapons almost laughable. The Tankers are backed into a corner, outgunned, and outnumbered, with nothing but their wits and their main cannon left to rely on.

What makes this final issue of the five-issue run so compelling isn’t just the scale of the action, but the tone. Venditti has a knack for balancing high-stakes sci-fi with grounded, human (or tank-based) humor, and Gill’s art brings a kinetic energy that makes every explosion feel earned. You aren’t just reading a battle; you’re watching a crew that refuses to go down without leaving a mark.

If you have been following the series, this is the satisfying capstone you’ve been waiting for. If you haven’t, the story is structured to give you enough context to feel the weight of the battle while standing on its own as a complete, self-contained adventure. It’s a love letter to the genre that doesn’t take itself too seriously, even when the world is ending.

Keep an eye on the cover by Tyrell Cannon—it captures the essence of the conflict perfectly. The physical copy moves quickly, so if you want to experience the full arc before it’s off the shelf, it’s worth grabbing it while it’s still here. You’re going to want to read this one in one sitting.