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Predator has always been one of the most popular action/horror franchises ever, but this is a banner year for the series. With two films and several comics on the way, it’s time we take a closer look at the character’s iconic history. Come with us to check out 11 Predator comics that are even better than the movies.
The Yautjas are a species of hunters, and no one is safe from becoming a target. They have even set their sights on Wolverine, Batman, and other heroes. But their biggest enemies are the Xenomorphs from the Alien franchise. If the Predator is coming for you, it doesn’t matter who or what you are… Expect a bloodbath.
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Writer: Benjamin Percy
Artist: Ken Lashley, Andrea Di Vito, Hayden Sherman, Juan Fernandez, Kei Zama
Wolverine and the Predator face off throughout the decades, giving us the chance to see the changes in Logan’s life and how the Yautja adapts to his hunts. Percy is great at understanding both characters, and the different artists guarantee each era has a fresh feel to it.
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Writer: Gordon Rennie
Artist: Dean Ormston
Rennie and Ormston bring unique ideas to the franchise, both in the art style and the story. This time around, a billionaire captures a Yautja to study the creature. Unlike the usual dynamic, Captive makes you cheer for the Predator and see him slowly getting the upper hand.
Writer: Chris Roberson, Christopher Sebela, Joshua Williamson, Paul Tobin
Artist: Juan Ferreyra, Ariel Olivetti, Patric Reynolds
Fire and Stone is a multi-franchise crossover, creating a compelling story throughout Aliens, Predator, Alien vs. Predator, and Prometheus. You can read them separately, but getting the full tale is even more rewarding.
Writer: Dave Gibbons
Artist: Andy Kubert, Adam Kubert
Regarded as one of the best crossover comics ever, Batman Versus Predator brings a new monster to the streets of Gotham. It’s fast-paced and mixes both universes very well. But most importantly, it’s ridiculously fun.
Writer: Gordon Rennie
Artist: Colin MacNeil
Set in Victorian England, Captain Soames finds an enemy from his past. But his opponent is none other than the Predator, and the alien wants to finish the hunt.
Writer: Henry Gilroy
Artist: Igor Kordey
Predator: 1718 is a simple and short comic, but it’s the first attempt at answering the question of: what is the flintlock pistol that appears in Predator 2 (although, later on, Prey changes this answer a little)?
Writer: Chris Claremont
Artist: Eduardo Barreto
Known for his iconic run on The Uncanny X-Men, Chris Claremont brings his characteristic twists and social commentary to AvP. Follow Caryn Delacroix as she uncovers her surprising past and connections with the Yautjas and Xenomorphs.
Writer: Kevin J. Anderson
Artist: Scott Kolins, John Lowe
Who imagined one of Predator’s most fun clashes would be against a grizzly bear, not a seasoned hunter? Here, the alien fiercely fights nature—and a lone Forest Ranger who’s way out of her league.
Writer: Ed Brisson
Artist: Netho Diaz, Belardino Brabo
A fan of Predators (2010)? Then, this was made for you. Several humans find themselves on a strange planet and have to clash against Yautjas and other deadly species if they want to survive.
Buy Predator by Ed Brisson, Vol. 1: Day of the Hunter on Bookshop
Writer: Evan Dorkin
Artist: Derek Thompson, Chris Warner
It’s Predator x Predator when Bad Blood, a crazy and psychopathic Yautja, uses Earth as his slaughterhouse. You can bet that when the deadliest hunter of all goes after its own species, the violence goes one step further.
Writer: Mark Verheiden
Artist: Chris Warner, Ron Randall
Concrete Jungle served as inspiration for the second movie, but it’s so much more. With its well-paced and interesting storytelling, it kickstarted Dark Horse’s Predator universe. It’s also a great alternative if you want to see another version of the movie and the franchise.
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