Following the successful and popular Predator vs. Wolverine series, Marvel Comics has announced that the next Predator series will see our favourite luminescent blooded extra-terrestrial hunter go up against the guardian of Wakanda, the Black Panther himself!
Predator vs. Wolverine scribe Benjamin Percy is returning to pen the Predator’s second crossover with a Marvel superhero. Speaking to io9, the Percy spoke about the success of the previous crossover and why the Predator was now heading to Wakanda.
I put all of my creative poison into Predator vs. Wolverine, so it was extremely gratifying to see the reader and retailer response—for the floppies and for the collected trade. The strong sales encouraged the idea of expanding the storyline. If the first installment was about the hunt for a man, it made sense to elevate the stakes and make this book about the battle for a kingdom. There are a number of reasons that Black Panther makes for a great adversary and Wakanda makes for great stage (including the fact that the perimeter shield, when locked down, creates a hunting preserve). But then you throw vibranium into the mix, and you’ve got a really interesting (and fresh) Predator narrative. The Yautja covet their weapons and trophies—and the kingdom’s vast stores of this rare cosmic metal would be impossible to resist.
While Percy is naturally keeping the details of the story close to his chest, he did reveal that Predator vs. Black Panther would include some form of Predator royalty:
What’s the Black Panther story people are most familiar with? The battle over the throne between T’Challa and Killmonger. I’m channeling something similar to that here—except on a cosmic scale. This Predator King has two sons who are at war with one another. Vibranium might be the weapon that determines their claim.
Joining Benjamin Percy will be Chris Allen on the interior artwork, making his Predator series debut. You can check out an example of his artwork from the series below.
The first issue of Predator vs. Black Panther is currently slated to hit comic book stores August 21st! The trade paperback for Predator vs. Wolverine is also currently out and you can snag a copy from Amazon (US/UK).
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April 15th for the trade release.
Guess that means any Marvel vs AVP stories are gonna be their own separate timeline.
They do not, according to Marvel Wiki.
That and Panther still has his leg in the Aliens crossover.
Yeah, Predator vs Wolverine was better!
But... if Xenomorphs and Predators exists in the Marvel Multiverse, and we've seen an alternative ALIEN universe...
Then ANYTHING goes.
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Hell we won as the readers cuz now
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Yeah but when you say it like that, it kind of takes away from the win. C'mon let us have this one.
Cause the Marvel fandom sure ain't letting us have it.
I just took a look at the panel... I didn't notice that before!
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But seriously, if the win went this far, why not just take Panther's spine and skull?
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Would absolutely recommend this one to both Predator and Marvel fans!
Now. I'm sure the Preds will level the playing field to negate his spider-sense or something like that.
Gave me a fun thought, Scarface with an updated DBC arsenal and gear from Vibrainum. If only we can get peak such as this.
With the current Marvel Predators, one of them managed to survive and shrug off a temple felled on them filled with explosives. Seems like Marvel's Predators are just built different from the mainline film counterparts.
If you're only going by the movies, no.
But if you count the EU material, such as the game Predator: Concrete Jungle, then Predators are nothing to scoff at. Scarface was able to lift a massive security gate, overwhelming the locks in doing so.
Not sure Predator has ever displayed the strength and durability of Spider-Man. Spidey can lift 10 Tonnes and has some serious durability. Predator got felled by a tree trunk Arnie hoisted up in the air.
I agree 100%.
Plus, it didn't bring in that Predators follow a monarchy. I hated that the most about the Black Panther crossover.
Well... As far as power scaling a Predator and Spider-Man, I would have to disagree to a certain extent.
Yes, Spider-Man can take an Unblooded to a Blooded.
But an Elite Yautja? Assuming we take the physical feats of Scarface.. who was able to lift large security doors that were meant to keep out Xenomorphs from reactor fans... I'd say the strength might be comparable.
Looking at the third crossover and the ending of Black Panther vs Predator...
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T'challa lost and while the Predator Prince was blown up thanks to Shuri planting the bomb on the ship... the Predators STILL got the Vibranium in the End with the Predator King and his other son claiming the spoils.
And the third crossover?!
WHO SAW THAT COMING?!
Quickly glanced at this issue online but uh... I think this one is definitely the weakest entry in the series.
https://aiptcomics.com/2024/10/25/marvel-preview-predator-vs-black-panther-3/
I need to check if they swapped artists, but I wasn't keen on this issue's visuals either and I remember rather enjoying the artwork in the first.
Second issue was fine. The thing was the crocodile was cool. It's always nice to see animals get involved. I also like the shift in goals from the Prince Predator, even after achieving his aims at a basic level. I am definitely curious to see how it pans out going forwards.
That caught me by surprise, I never thought they were going to get shaken that bad.
While this issue wasn't really interesting as compared to the first one, I really did like a few things on what this issue more or less established such as...
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And the lead Predator finding the Vibranium deposit... Oh ho...!
SHIT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN, PEOPLE!!
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T'Challa recovers and manages to take down a Predator with an assist from a crocodile.
Shuri survives and is trying to regroup, but gets kidnapped by a Predator
The Prince manages not only get his own vibranium spear, but also finds where all the Vibranium of Wakanda is stored.
A transition issue from point A to B, not a huge fan of the art here but its ok.
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/predator-vs-black-panther-2-preview-wakandas-deadliest-game/
Ohhh. Yeah that is a bit strange then.
Plus, I really enjoy that the Predator is hunting the Vibranium, rather than T'Challa
It feels very MCU inspired, which I suppose makes sense. The Predator fans that are non-comic readers are probably at least familiar with the film version
The Wakanda aspect of the story seems kinda run-of-the-mill from my limited experience with Black Panther? Does the sharing thing come up very often with the character?
One thing confused me, would the people inside Wakanda's shield not hear/see the Predator's attack before they hacked their way through?
Off to a pretty strong start.
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Now I'm even more curious to see how he will hold up against the xenos in the other crossover.
Vibranium is insanely durable but it has a limit, albeit an insanely high one but if it ever breaks that limit-- it can break with explosive results.
In the case of BP's suit, as durable as it is, it's not without its weakness. It can be torn if it's cut along the grain of the weave. I don't see this as being a problem for skilled and precise Predator.
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If the idea is...it somehow magically converts kinetic impact into store energy (can be discharged later), then almost impossible to break Vibranium with kinetic impact, no? Or maybe Vibranium can be cut or pierced more easily. Maybe someone with more knowledge can explain more.
The Predator King seems to be a glorified Chieftain. He is the King of a big tribe with two sons and their respective actions. Its not weird to me at all. Weve already hade Predator Elders with flowing red capes, so this seems more like a title change, or just semantics.
It depends I think, you want armor/weapons that have lots of utility but still have limits of durability or reliability that can save your life from any threat always? Both Wolverine and BP go far with each resource, so guess it's the matter of what ya like. I'm team why not both lol
I guess of seeing how one of their buds bit the dust, perhaps its not worth it for so little gain but hey, there is always one mofo who always is trying to skate up hill. Would love to see a reoccurring Predator character with Adamantium or Vibrainium weapons/gear one day.
As for the King thing:
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Oh, if they learned about Uru metal... Oh my God.
As for them knowing about Adamantium, I would think that the one Yautja that came across Wolverine might have shared some stories to the rest of his clan mates or even friends from affiliated clans. So they might know about it but... whether or not they want to pursue, I don't know.
But uh...
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I also like that rare moment I see in Predator media of Predators having empathy for one another. The smaller Prince is a leader of his clan and not only wants the Vibranium to defeat his brother but also secure the safety of his clan. You'd see a small moment of him embracing a fellow clan member after freeing him from an alter, its a good enforcement of a hunter/warrior society rather than just beings that kill.
The plotline for the Wakandan royalty, T'Challa and Shuri takes on if their tech should be shared with the outside world is a nice balance to the political battle between the Predator brothers on who should rule over the new planet. One side discussing about how it can help or hinder Wakanda and the other side has their royal siblings fighting for who shall dominate. It's interesting to see family drama in a way that I never expected from this crossover and from Predators of all things. I dig this!
I got me a negative right here and I don't like the design of the Vibrainum spear at all, it looks way too big and too busy. It's not like the past spears where it looks good AND can be functionally used, but comically huge and over detailed. Wished they went back to the drawing board for that one.
I couldn't help but laugh at how they call Vibranium, "Godmetal", having no idea of all the other Marvel metals out there. My crab faced friend, if you think that's Godmetal, wait till you find out about Adamantium or even Mysterium.
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Marvel Predators are on a whole other level of MONSTROUS. The worst thing to happen (and I mean this in a good way) to the Marvel universe is the introduction of the Predators. ESPECIALLY if they get their hands on Marvel's super metals. Which is what happens here...
And Black Panther is just EASILY KO'ed by a Yautja plasma caster?! FU-KING WOW!!!
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This looks like there is some Renegade vs. Enforcer action going on, with team tattoos vs. team spikey helmets (at least on an aesthetic level).
@RakaiThwei
As for proper bullet-dodging, it can definitely be read that way in the novels. Thats why I said "at least" high-level/consistent aim-dodging
Seems like it yeah.
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