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Title: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Nov 03, 2021, 10:30:56 PM
A new anthology coming in May 24th, 2022.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1803360291/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_5Z0PKJ54P0ZRB8E6CAXC?linkCode=ml1&tag=avp09-21

A brand-new anthology from a diverse lineup of authors, offering taut and dramatic exclusive tales set on Earth and in dark reaches of space, featuring the ultimate hunters known as Predators.

Fifteen original, never-before-seen short stories set in the expanded Predator universe from the first film, featuring the ultimate hunters, the Yautja from the movie Predator. Set in the recent past, the present, and the future, these edge-of-your-seat adventures by many of today's top SF and horror authors take place on Earth and in the dark, unforgiving reaches of space. The diverse, multi-ethnic group of authors includes New York Times bestsellers, Stoker Award winners, and acclaimed contributors to the Alien and Predator universes. Included in this volume are Native American award-winning horror author Stephen Graham Jones, Linda Addison— the first African American to win the Stoker Award, Peter Briggs, screenwriter for Hellboy, New York Times bestselling author and visionary podcaster Scott Sigler (Aliens: Phalanx), award-winning author Ammar Habib (The Heart of Aleppo), New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, Emmy nominated writer Joshua Pruett of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Tim Lebbon, author of the Aliens vs. Predators "Rage War", and many more.

*amended title. Hicks.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demons Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Nov 03, 2021, 10:39:16 PM
Yes please, although the amazon link gives no results.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demons Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Nov 03, 2021, 10:41:29 PM
Strange. It's working for me.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demons Anthology in 2022
Post by: SiL on Nov 03, 2021, 10:47:24 PM
Oh snap, Peter Briggs? Sign me up
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demons Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 03, 2021, 11:06:58 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Nov 03, 2021, 10:39:16 PM
Yes please, although the amazon link gives no results.

Try this - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1803360291/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_5Z0PKJ54P0ZRB8E6CAXC?linkCode=ml1&tag=avp09-21
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: GreybackElder on Nov 03, 2021, 11:14:25 PM
Wow!!!!!! I can't wait!!! "If it bleeds" is one of my favorite predator novels! To say I was excited would be an understatement!!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Xenomrph on Nov 04, 2021, 03:23:18 AM
Preordered without hesitation.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Nov 04, 2021, 04:26:38 AM
I love the title, here's hoping it lives up to it then.

(https://64.media.tumblr.com/10311805aa022770180084b338ace2e3/tumblr_p8lnw769SH1ri5ljho1_r1_640.gifv)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on Nov 04, 2021, 06:58:57 AM
Huh, Bryan kept his promise about the title

Also, kinda makes me want to rewatch P2
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Nov 04, 2021, 10:32:54 AM
Quote from: Kradan on Nov 04, 2021, 06:58:57 AM
Also, kinda makes me want to rewatch P2

(https://c.tenor.com/WWPjw58p6q8AAAAC/what-are-you-waiting-for.gif)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Fungus Khan on Nov 04, 2021, 11:56:21 AM
This is awesome, If It Bleeds was a fantastic anthology and I am always eager for more Predator prose fiction. There has not been enough of it lately. I'll put a little bit of hope into the notion that this is being released to help increase support for Skulls and maybe we'll get that in June or July.
I'm less enthused about AVP: UP being delayed until the spring. I doubt that Titan will release four A & P novels in four months as they will want to maximize sales. By comparison the Rage War trilogy was released 5-6 months between each novel. At minimum, AVP: RW will probably get delayed until August would be my guess.
I was also hoping that AVP: UP would be released in December so that would be before the expected verdict in the Thomas Brothers' lawsuit is released. If the verdict is in their favor is that going to result in all of these novels being cancelled? I wouldn't expect Titan to put all of this effort into marketing and publishing if there was a bigger chance of them not being able to be sold. Isn't that why Marvel keeps delaying all of their Predator comics and omnibuses? It'd be a shame if they were cancelled as there's been so few Predator and AVP EU fiction in recent years.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: EJA on Nov 04, 2021, 05:38:53 PM
Definitely something to look forward to, especially with the Marvel comic book series on indefinite hiatus.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Xiggz456 on Nov 05, 2021, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: felix on Nov 03, 2021, 10:30:56 PM
A new anthology coming in May 24th, 2022.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1803360291/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_glt_fabc_5Z0PKJ54P0ZRB8E6CAXC?linkCode=ml1&tag=avp09-21

A brand-new anthology from a diverse lineup of authors, offering taut and dramatic exclusive tales set on Earth and in dark reaches of space, featuring the ultimate hunters known as Predators.

Fifteen original, never-before-seen short stories set in the expanded Predator universe from the first film, featuring the ultimate hunters, the Yautja from the movie Predator. Set in the recent past, the present, and the future, these edge-of-your-seat adventures by many of today's top SF and horror authors take place on Earth and in the dark, unforgiving reaches of space. The diverse, multi-ethnic group of authors includes New York Times bestsellers, Stoker Award winners, and acclaimed contributors to the Alien and Predator universes. Included in this volume are Native American award-winning horror author Stephen Graham Jones, Linda Addison— the first African American to win the Stoker Award, Peter Briggs, screenwriter for Hellboy, New York Times bestselling author and visionary podcaster Scott Sigler (Aliens: Phalanx), award-winning author Ammar Habib (The Heart of Aleppo), New York Times bestseller Jonathan Maberry, Emmy nominated writer Joshua Pruett of Mystery Science Theater 3000, Tim Lebbon, author of the Aliens vs. Predators "Rage War", and many more.

*amended title. Hicks.

(Dutch voice) FELIX! YOU SUNNOVABITCH!  :laugh:

Seriously though great job on always finding the new book releases!

Extremely excited for another Anthology but as another post mentioned I'd be (pleasantly) surprised if the release date didn't change. Considering Maberry said that AVP: UP will be pushed to a Spring release date then that means Titan's release lineup would basically be releasing a book a month:

AVP: Ultimate Prey - "spring" so theoretically anytime after March 20

Alien: Colony War - April 12

Predator: Eyes of the Demon - May 24

AVP: Rift War - June 21

Obviously I wouldn't complain about this release schedule  :laugh: but hopefully Titan doesn't balk at the proximity of all these releases.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Nov 07, 2021, 10:43:27 PM
This sounds really great and hoping for more historical stories.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 07, 2021, 11:09:54 PM
Quote from: Xiggz456 on Nov 05, 2021, 11:43:38 AM
that means Titan's release lineup would basically be releasing a book a month:

That sounds perfect to me!  ;D
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Nov 08, 2021, 10:44:40 PM
Same here!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Nov 09, 2021, 04:25:50 AM
Hey, Scott Sigler is coming back for a Predator story after all! That lil fibber said the AVP short he is doing on Ultimate Prey is his only dip on Predator  :laugh: its honestly a welcome surprise and I bet it will be great!  :D
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on Nov 10, 2021, 05:47:21 AM
Briggs and Sigler make it a must buy.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: scottsigler on Nov 12, 2021, 02:48:50 PM
This site frightens and confuses me (i.e., I can't figure out how to do a goddamn "reply."

@Mr.Turok: "Lil' Fibber" is now my rap name.
@Some Old Dude: I second that motion.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Nov 13, 2021, 10:12:23 AM
Quote from: scottsigler on Nov 12, 2021, 02:48:50 PM
This site frightens and confuses me (i.e., I can't figure out how to do a goddamn "reply."

@Mr.Turok: "Lil' Fibber" is now my rap name.
@Some Old Dude: I second that motion.

We're scary old school. Usually we reply here using the quote button like this. We don't have a tagging feature currently.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Nov 15, 2021, 10:50:28 PM
Quote from: scottsigler on Nov 12, 2021, 02:48:50 PM
This site frightens and confuses me (i.e., I can't figure out how to do a goddamn "reply."

@Mr.Turok: "Lil' Fibber" is now my rap name.
@Some Old Dude: I second that motion.

Ohhhh snap, its the author himself!  :o When does the new album drop?  :laugh:

I will take this opportunity to say that I had gotten Phalanx two weeks ago and it was such a joy to read! If the upcoming AVP short is anything like Phalanx or better, I don't think the short will be enough for me, I need a full on novel of story itself now  :D  As a fan of all three series, I'm super curious to see how Predators will effect the people of Ataegina and in turn how will Liyah view them. I can imagine her grand disbelief on how Predators would hunt xenos for fun after all that horror of dealing with them face to face. If only the release date came sooner.

Quote from: RidgeTop on Nov 13, 2021, 10:12:23 AM
Quote from: scottsigler on Nov 12, 2021, 02:48:50 PM
This site frightens and confuses me (i.e., I can't figure out how to do a goddamn "reply."

@Mr.Turok: "Lil' Fibber" is now my rap name.
@Some Old Dude: I second that motion.

We're scary old school. Usually we reply here using the quote button like this. We don't have a tagging feature currently.

A tagging feature would help as sometimes it can be difficult to keep track of replies at times due to other ongoing stuff. 
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 03:59:44 AM
https://twitter.com/zombietardis/status/1486168738030256128?s
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Jan 26, 2022, 05:16:38 AM
https://bnccatalist.ca/ViewTitle.aspx?id=39707532
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Jan 26, 2022, 03:17:52 PM
Is that a Hiya toys figure on the cover? It's like the Hot toys figure on the bluray all over again.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: El Diablo on Jan 26, 2022, 03:19:30 PM
Looks like they've made good use of that original Hot Toys "Jungle Hunter" figure over the years.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 26, 2022, 03:42:13 PM
Oh, the cover good old days....

(https://preview.redd.it/neiz83bjk9c71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=091aa1dce8b444bd19c9ea544d7fb2012b236e8a)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jan 26, 2022, 03:42:13 PM
Oh, the cover good old days....

[ width=555 height=800]https://preview.redd.it/neiz83bjk9c71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=091aa1dce8b444bd19c9ea544d7fb2012b236e8a[/img]

The ones with all the ADI designs? :p

I'm partial to the Bantam era myself:

(https://i.imgur.com/rXwVOsB.jpg)

They just don't do those nice illustrated covers like they used to. All photoshop jobs now it seems.

Quote from: El Diablo on Jan 26, 2022, 03:19:30 PM
Looks like they've made good use of that original Hot Toys "Jungle Hunter" figure over the years.

Yep, this is indeed a reuse of the original Blu-ray set cover:

(https://i.imgur.com/yg0DPH1.jpg)

Color scheme looks good but as has become common with Titan I do wish they'd put more effort into the covers.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 26, 2022, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 04:56:36 PM
Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Jan 26, 2022, 03:42:13 PM
Oh, the cover good old days....

[ width=555 height=800]https://preview.redd.it/neiz83bjk9c71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=091aa1dce8b444bd19c9ea544d7fb2012b236e8a[/img]

The ones with all the ADI designs? :p

Oh, here we go. First, I love the Celtic mask. And you know I've found their problem has always been execution under the bio-mask and head proportion, not in concept. And Stephen Youll's art doesn't have those problems.

My two favorites being:

(https://i.ibb.co/HdgjdS7/IMG-20220126-120713.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/SKXnnXC/93a3e6e9cf2534204e440ba977cc6cc5.jpg)

QuoteI'm partial to the Bantam era myself:

I like those too but Youll makes the cake, and takes the cake, for me. Love it!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 06:03:06 PM
I was only teasing. Yeah I quite liked those covers too.

South China Sea and Turnabout were the stronger ones. Forever Midnight seemed like a photoshop of the McFarlane Celtic, and Flesh and Blood had that shorter stuntman in the Scar costume I think.

All four had a unique color set complimentary with the logo as well.

Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on Jan 26, 2022, 06:46:34 PM
Don't start up the fire, RidgeTop. It has been pretty quiet on that front for some time now, no need to change that
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 26, 2022, 07:16:26 PM
Quote from: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 06:03:06 PM
I was only teasing.

It's hard to tell to be honest! You and Kradan are the only ones that both like to tease me about it, and get upset at me about it (while others are free to complain :P).

(https://c.tenor.com/v-sinSu_dNkAAAAM/target-cross-hair.gif)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on Jan 26, 2022, 07:22:38 PM
We get upset specifically about you 'cause you decided to be a leader of the anti-ADI movement. You should strike the most powerful warrior first
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jan 26, 2022, 07:40:54 PM
Ok, for real now moving on. Lol.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: scottsigler on Jan 26, 2022, 09:45:13 PM
This one should be fun. I hope y'all dig my story.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Voodoo Magic on Jan 27, 2022, 03:20:54 AM
Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on Jan 27, 2022, 03:41:01 AM
Have you read Phalanx ?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2022, 08:12:14 AM
I don't think we've heard if Eyes' short relates to Phalanx, have we? We know Ultimate Prey's does!

re: Youll's artwork. I've always liked them myself. Even the McFarlane's Celtic on the cover of Midnight. But South China Sea's is easily the best - even if not overly relevant to the plot. lol
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on Jan 27, 2022, 08:15:25 AM
Phalanx is great example of Scott's writing and I was curious if Voodoo (primarily Predfan as far as I know) read it

If not, you have to force him, Hicks ! Threaten to ditch him off podcast if he doesn't comply
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2022, 08:20:43 AM
Quote from: Kradan on Jan 27, 2022, 08:15:25 AM
Phalanx is great example of Scott's writing and I was curious if Voodoo (primarily Predfan as far as I know) read it

Well that's very fair. Phalanx is f**king phenomenal imho. No threats though. lol
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jan 27, 2022, 11:42:58 PM
From Bryan Thomas Schmidt's website post (http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/coming-june-21-predator-eyes-of-the-demon-line-up/?fbclid=IwAR3knD8p28Ve_UJRTMx-OebfEML22Q1mjdk-SmJcJ13wNFIki-FnCA2654Y) following the cover reveal:

"PREDATOR. My third such book over all—after PREDATOR: IF IT BLEEDS (2017) and ALIENS VS. PREDATORS: ULTIMATE PREY (March 2022) also from Titan Books—EYES OF THE DEMON is filled with great authors and stories and I guarantee you will see Predators, both male and female, like you have never seen them before. We have some awesome stories with unique approaches and settings. It's not just the usual shoot ém up. And we did not focus on the historical time travel angle either. There's even a new story featuring Dutch Schaefer that ties together the first two movies like never before and fills in gaps in the universe. So, along with the cover, here's the list of great writers participating

Linda Addison – Peter Briggs – Nancy A. Collins – Robert Greenberger – Ammar Habib – Stephen Graham Jones – Gini Koch – Michael Kogge – Tim Lebbon –Jonathan Maberry – Kim May – Yvonne Navarro – Joshua Pruett –AR Redington – Bryan Thomas Schmidt – Scott Sigler

As some may notice, several of these authors have written in this universe before as with my last books: Tim Lebbon, Jonathan Maberry, Nancy Collins, Robert Greenberger, Yvonne Navarro, Scott Sigler, and myself. But also screenwriter Peter Briggs makes his fiction debut. He's the guy who in the 1990s sold a spec screenplay for Aliens Vs. Predator that launched a franchise (even though his script was never actually used).

We're talk 16 all new tales here, folks. And this will be one of three Predator books Titan releases this year. That's a lot to look forward to! We can't wait for you to see it. Preorder now here: https://amzn.to/3IEEcUg"

Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Simply_Kevin on Jan 29, 2022, 11:15:02 AM
The way this is shaping up to be, this might be my first Predator book. That tie in with Dutch got me hooked.

I never read the Hunters series but I listened to the podcast and how Dutch was barely in it considering his tapes in Hunting Grounds, so I hope this one makes good use of him.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: SuperiorIronman on Jan 29, 2022, 02:32:22 PM
Quote from: Simply_Kevin on Jan 29, 2022, 11:15:02 AM
The way this is shaping up to be, this might be my first Predator book. That tie in with Dutch got me hooked.

I never read the Hunters series but I listened to the podcast and how Dutch was barely in it considering his tapes in Hunting Grounds, so I hope this one makes good use of him.

Hunters 3 wasn't meant to be the last book, though it's not a very good sequel either. I'd recommend the Hunters series but 3 kind of sucks even if the character design of the Predators is alright. It had some production issues but you'd think someone would've brought up Dutch to the writers of that given he was back in Hunting Grounds, and Stalking shadows that same year. It'd have been nice to tie all that together given how big it was to get Dutch back. Further irritating given Hunters 1 was a bonus included on either the pre-order or deluxe edition of Hunting Grounds. You'd think someone would've told Darkhorse.

Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Apr 24, 2022, 10:25:05 AM
Delayed till August 9th.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: VN1X on Apr 24, 2022, 10:28:22 PM
Quote from: felix on Apr 24, 2022, 10:25:05 AM
Delayed till August 9th.
Maybe they can fix the cover real quick as to not be the most generic and dull art to have ever graced a Predator book lol.

At least Stalking Shadows' cover (if we're talking new books), while not very original either, put some effort in and made it somewhat exciting and *pop* at least. Sheesh!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Bughuntwilson on Apr 25, 2022, 03:56:10 AM
Quote from: RidgeTop on Jan 27, 2022, 11:42:58 PM
From Bryan Thomas Schmidt's website post (http://bryanthomasschmidt.net/coming-june-21-predator-eyes-of-the-demon-line-up/?fbclid=IwAR3knD8p28Ve_UJRTMx-OebfEML22Q1mjdk-SmJcJ13wNFIki-FnCA2654Y) following the cover reveal:

"PREDATOR. My third such book over all—after PREDATOR: IF IT BLEEDS (2017) and ALIENS VS. PREDATORS: ULTIMATE PREY (March 2022) also from Titan Books—EYES OF THE DEMON is filled with great authors and stories and I guarantee you will see Predators, both male and female, like you have never seen them before. We have some awesome stories with unique approaches and settings. It's not just the usual shoot ém up. And we did not focus on the historical time travel angle either. There's even a new story featuring Dutch Schaefer that ties together the first two movies like never before and fills in gaps in the universe. So, along with the cover, here's the list of great writers participating

Linda Addison – Peter Briggs – Nancy A. Collins – Robert Greenberger – Ammar Habib – Stephen Graham Jones – Gini Koch – Michael Kogge – Tim Lebbon –Jonathan Maberry – Kim May – Yvonne Navarro – Joshua Pruett –AR Redington – Bryan Thomas Schmidt – Scott Sigler

As some may notice, several of these authors have written in this universe before as with my last books: Tim Lebbon, Jonathan Maberry, Nancy Collins, Robert Greenberger, Yvonne Navarro, Scott Sigler, and myself. But also screenwriter Peter Briggs makes his fiction debut. He's the guy who in the 1990s sold a spec screenplay for Aliens Vs. Predator that launched a franchise (even though his script was never actually used).

We're talk 16 all new tales here, folks. And this will be one of three Predator books Titan releases this year. That's a lot to look forward to! We can't wait for you to see it. Preorder now here: https://amzn.to/3IEEcUg"

Hopefully they don't bring back the Arthuor that wrote the area 51 short story in avp ultimate prey that was one of the wrost story in there
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on May 08, 2022, 01:50:20 AM
There's a Dutch story? Fingers crossed Audible get Arnold in to read it.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on May 08, 2022, 06:42:21 AM
I hooe he says "Get tu da chappa!"
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on May 08, 2022, 10:33:53 PM
Bonus points if he lights up a cigar or feeds his donkey while doing the reading.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on May 08, 2022, 11:54:55 PM
Wait, Arnold has a donkey ? Or is that some sexual slang ?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: SiL on May 09, 2022, 01:02:07 AM
He has an actual donkey.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on May 09, 2022, 05:14:20 AM
You can't read Eyes of the Demon until August 9th... Prepare yourself!

I apologize I just had to.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Kradan on May 09, 2022, 06:28:07 AM
Quote from: SiL on May 09, 2022, 01:02:07 AMHe has an actual donkey.

Arnolkey !
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on May 09, 2022, 11:05:34 PM
He has a miniature horse and miniature donkey, and he lets them in his house.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: NightstormScarab on Jul 06, 2022, 01:07:16 PM
Does anyone know what is going on with this novel? It has been moved back like 3 times now always a day or two right before it's due to launch. It was June the last time then moved to July 6th and now July 19th according to Forbidden Planet.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/344158-predator-eyes-of-the-demon/

Meanwhile Amazon says August 9th.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Predator-Demon-Bryan-Thomas-Schmidt/dp/1803360291

Is Forbidden Planet just a bad place to be following release dates or is this an issue with this novel exclusively?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Jul 06, 2022, 08:42:23 PM
Quote from: NightstormScarab on Jul 06, 2022, 01:07:16 PMDoes anyone know what is going on with this novel? It has been moved back like 3 times now always a day or two right before it's due to launch. It was June the last time then moved to July 6th and now July 19th according to Forbidden Planet.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/344158-predator-eyes-of-the-demon/

Meanwhile Amazon says August 9th.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Predator-Demon-Bryan-Thomas-Schmidt/dp/1803360291

Is Forbidden Planet just a bad place to be following release dates or is this an issue with this novel exclusively?

Titan has been having delays with more than this book. It's coming August 9th. I have it in my possession.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 07, 2022, 08:04:19 AM
They tend to get delayed quite badly in the UK these last few years too.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: RidgeTop on Aug 02, 2022, 05:53:23 AM
https://twitter.com/Azulg_Arts/status/1554330928603971585?s=20&t=OJ6wafDE-Mews4dTINCAdg
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Saith on Aug 02, 2022, 06:13:12 AM

Well then...
I do like the image on the right!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 03, 2022, 12:38:58 PM
Well, action figure photography is fine as long as the artist gets credit
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 10, 2022, 05:46:19 AM
This was released yesterday! It's also hit #1 on the Audible chart.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 11, 2022, 09:19:25 PM
Good time for release. I wonder if there are many historical stories or tie-ins with the movies.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 12, 2022, 02:36:19 AM
Quote from: Some Old Dude on May 08, 2022, 01:50:20 AMThere's a Dutch story? Fingers crossed Audible get Arnold in to read it.

Yeah that's not gonna happen.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 08:39:26 PM
I hope the Dutch story ties into Staling Shadows and Hunting Grounds
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Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 12, 2022, 10:11:04 PM
Does anybody have favorites from the stories yet? I'm gonna start the book tomorrow and I'm curious which stories people have liked or disliked. I'm gonna read the whole thing, but is there one in particular I should start with. Scott Sigler's jumps to mind but it is the last one in the book so I might save that.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 10:13:20 PM
Can anyone share the story list? Titles/Authors
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 12, 2022, 10:34:18 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 10:13:20 PMCan anyone share the story list? Titles/Authors

Best I can do is get it to you tonight. I'd be happy to put a list of the stories on this forum. Might make it easier to talk about them
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Agent Aztlan on Aug 13, 2022, 09:33:09 AM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 10:13:20 PMCan anyone share the story list? Titles/Authors

The Titans, by  Tim Lebbon (page 11) (no date (future) - in space)
The Distance In Their Eyes, by Stephen Graham Jones (page 35) (Preds POV - no human - no date - other planet)
Aftermath, by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (page 47) ("September 1987" - briefing Dutch-Peter Keyes + escaping OWLF)
Proving Ground, by Linda D. Addison (page 79) (Preds & humans POV - no date (2020s or near future))
Lion Of The Himalayas, by Ammar Habib (page 99) (no date (present))
The Fix Is In, by Jonathan Maberry (page 123) (no date (24th century) - sequel to Gameworld (If It Bleeds))
Bitter Hunt, by Kim May (page 163) (Preds POV - no human - no date - other planet)
Field Trip, by Robert Greenberger (page 183) (Preds & humans POV - "2020s")
Cannon Fodder, by Gini Koch (page 211) (Preds & humans POV - "2422")
Little Miss Nightmare, by Peter Briggs (page 241) (Preds & humans POV - no date (2020s))
The Trophy, by A. R. Redington (page 285) (Humans POV - future - other planet)
The Monster, by Michael Kogge (page 313) (Humans POV - no date (2020s) - Sasquatch!)
Ghost Story, by Joshua Pruett (page 339) (Humans POV - no date (2020s))
Sly Dark In The Daylight, by Yvonne Navarro (page 369) (Humans POV - no date (2020s))
Dead Man's Switch, by Scott Sigler (page 397) (Humans POV - future - other planet)

Editor & Author Bios (page 429)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Agent Aztlan on Aug 13, 2022, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 08:39:26 PMI hope the Dutch story ties into Staling Shadows and Hunting Grounds
It's the first story I read and yes, there is a direct reference to Predator: Hunting Grounds  ;)

Detailed story:
Spoiler
Dutch is at a V.A. Hospital in Tennessee. Being cared for his radioactive illness and being interrogated by Agents Peter Keyes and Jim Garber about the Val Verde incident. Ana Gonsalves has already been interrogated.
For days, Dutch tells them about the Predator and what happened and wants to see the General Phillips who he takes responsable of the death of his team.
Keyes reveals there have been other encounters and they have found green blood and skinned animals.
Dutch records his memories on tapes, the first one being "It's September 12th, 1987. My name is Major Alan Schaefer, also known as 'Dutch'...".
Dutch learns about a new Predator in North Carolina and escapes the hospital to take revenge.
The Predator in North Carolina is a Youngblood named Yuahro.
Names dropping of Percival and Zeller. (page 68)
Dutch finds and fights the Predator.
OWLF arrived with an helicopter, but they are attacked by the father of Yuahro in a ship.
Yuahro is injured and flee in the ship. The ship leaves.
Keyes tries to recrute Dutch, but he doesn't want and flee.
Dutch thinks about his brother John, a cop in New York, and his sister, and then thinks about some friends from Vietnam who could join him in the hunt.
[close]
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 13, 2022, 09:12:31 PM
Agent Aztlan, I was gonna do that lol
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 13, 2022, 10:41:35 PM
Spoiler
Percival and Zeller hehe, give someone else a shot guys!
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Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BryanThomasS on Aug 14, 2022, 01:17:06 AM
Quote from: Wompdonkey on Aug 12, 2022, 02:36:19 AM
Quote from: Some Old Dude on May 08, 2022, 01:50:20 AMThere's a Dutch story? Fingers crossed Audible get Arnold in to read it.

Yeah that's not gonna happen.
Nope no Arnold. Sorry


Quote from: Agent Aztlan on Aug 13, 2022, 09:33:09 AM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 10:13:20 PMCan anyone share the story list? Titles/Authors

The Titans, by  Tim Lebbon (page 11) (no date (future) - in space)
The Distance In Their Eyes, by Stephen Graham Jones (page 35) (Preds POV - no human - no date - other planet)
Aftermath, by Bryan Thomas Schmidt (page 47) ("September 1987" - briefing Dutch-Peter Keyes + escaping OWLF)
Proving Ground, by Linda D. Addison (page 79) (Preds & humans POV - no date (2020s or near future))
Lion Of The Himalayas, by Ammar Habib (page 99) (no date (present))
The Fix Is In, by Jonathan Maberry (page 123) (no date (near future))
Bitter Hunt, by Kim May (page 163) (Preds POV - no human - no date - other planet)
Field Trip, by Robert Greenberger (page 183) (Preds & humans POV - "2020s")
Cannon Fodder, by Gini Koch (page 211) (Preds & humans POV - "2422")
Little Miss Nightmare, by Peter Briggs (page 241) (Preds & humans POV - no date (2020s))
The Trophy, by A. R. Redington (page 285) (Humans POV - future - other planet)
The Monster, by Michael Kogge (page 313) (Humans POV - no date (2020s) - Sasquatch!)
Ghost Story, by Joshua Pruett (page 339) (Humans POV - no date (2020s))
Sly Dark In The Daylight, by Yvonne Navarro (page 369) (Humans POV - no date (2020s))
Dead Man's Switch, by Scott Sigler (page 397) (Humans POV - future - other planet)

Editor & Author Bios (page 429)

Fix is in is 24th Centuryish and a sequel to Maberry's story from IF IT BLEEDS


Quote from: BlueMarsalis79 on Aug 13, 2022, 10:41:35 PM
Spoiler
Percival and Zeller hehe, give someone else a shot guys!
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Johnny Ortiz, Peter Briggs, Jess T are all fans who are tuckerized in my story besides Zeller and Percival, and there are a few more as well in other stories.


Quote from: Agent Aztlan on Aug 13, 2022, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 08:39:26 PMI hope the Dutch story ties into Staling Shadows and Hunting Grounds
It's the first story I read and yes, there is a direct reference to Predator: Hunting Grounds  ;)

Detailed story:
Spoiler
Dutch is at a V.A. Hospital in Tennessee. Being cared for his radioactive illness and being interrogated by Agents Peter Keyes and Jim Garber about the Val Verde incident. Ana Gonsalves has already been interrogated.
For days, Dutch tells them about the Predator and what happened and wants to see the General Phillips who he takes responsable of the death of his team.
Keyes reveals there have been other encounters and they have found green blood and skinned animals.
Dutch records his memories on tapes, the first one being "It's September 12th, 1987. My name is Major Alan Schaefer, also known as 'Dutch'...".
Dutch learns about a new Predator in North Carolina and escapes the hospital to take revenge.
The Predator in North Carolina is a Youngblood named Yuahro.
Names dropping of Percival and Zeller. (page 68)
Dutch finds and fights the Predator.
OWLF arrived with an helicopter, but they are attacked by the father of Yuahro in a ship.
Yuahro is injured and flee in the ship. The ship leaves.
Keyes tries to recrute Dutch, but he doesn't want and flee.
Dutch thinks about his brother John, a cop in New York, and his sister, and then thinks about some friends from Vietnam who could join him in the hunt.
[close]

There is more than one reference and even some dialogue from the tapes of HUNTING GROUNDS in the story, actually.


Quote from: NightstormScarab on Jul 06, 2022, 01:07:16 PMDoes anyone know what is going on with this novel? It has been moved back like 3 times now always a day or two right before it's due to launch. It was June the last time then moved to July 6th and now July 19th according to Forbidden Planet.

https://forbiddenplanet.com/344158-predator-eyes-of-the-demon/

Meanwhile Amazon says August 9th.

It is an issue with the studio, and with the printing paper shortage caused by COVID. Everyone in publishing has been date shuffling for the last two years. Our book was being rushed out by Titan but the deadlines were too tight for the printers, and then the studio said just hold it to tie-in with the movie. Fox never wanted that but Disney loves merchandising. Hence, here we are and number 1 for a week now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Predator-Demon-Bryan-Thomas-Schmidt/dp/1803360291

Is Forbidden Planet just a bad place to be following release dates or is this an issue with this novel exclusively?


Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jan 27, 2022, 08:12:14 AMI don't think we've heard if Eyes' short relates to Phalanx, have we? We know Ultimate Prey's does!

re: Youll's artwork. I've always liked them myself. Even the McFarlane's Celtic on the cover of Midnight. But South China Sea's is easily the best - even if not overly relevant to the plot. lol

No. Something new


Quote from: VN1X on Apr 24, 2022, 10:28:22 PM
Quote from: felix on Apr 24, 2022, 10:25:05 AMDelayed till August 9th.
Maybe they can fix the cover real quick as to not be the most generic and dull art to have ever graced a Predator book lol.

At least Stalking Shadows' cover (if we're talking new books), while not very original either, put some effort in and made it somewhat exciting and *pop* at least. Sheesh!
Sorry you don't like it. I love the cover.
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Post by: SiL on Aug 14, 2022, 01:33:43 AM
Do you get input in the cover or do you just get presented options? All the Titan covers have the same collage-y feel to them and I was wondering if that was by coincidence or by design.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Agent Aztlan on Aug 14, 2022, 08:38:41 AM
Quote from: Wompdonkey on Aug 13, 2022, 09:12:31 PMAgent Aztlan, I was gonna do that lol
Sorry! I was carried away by the emotion of having finished the Dutch's story  :laugh:

By the way, I loved this story, it was in the same vein as Stalking Shadows, and reading Dutch saying his Hunting Grounds' tape word for word feels like going back in time when I've discovered the tapes in game for the first time  ;D

I hope to see more references to Hunting Grounds like that in future anthologies (developping the lore of characters like Dante Jefferson, Isabelle, the Alpha Predator, Cleopatra, or even a back story of some game trophies (for example: Lorena's Amorcito).

It could even tap in the NECA's bios: I think about Celtic, Chopper and Scar being brothers, Falconer who trained his hounds to hunt Xenomorphs, or how Mr Black got his Xenomorph's jaw on his helmet, or even Predators fighting in a colosseum on Yautja Prime (a nod to the Ultimate Warrior Predator figure).

That's the thing I love the most: crossover between medias to reinforce characters, certain elements or themes.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 14, 2022, 09:36:38 PM
I'm starting the book right now. Based on what others have said I'm starting with Aftermath due to its ties to Hunting Grounds (great, if a little rough, game btw).

After Aftermath, I'm gonna read Lion of the Himalaya's (awesome title) and Scott Sigler's story. I loved Aliens: Phalanx so I'm pretty excited for his take on a Predator story. Sigler's is also the same title as a Shadowrun campaign so that caught my eye as well.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: felix on Aug 14, 2022, 10:19:12 PM
Lion In The Himalaya's is one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wysps on Aug 14, 2022, 11:23:08 PM
Quote from: Agent Aztlan on Aug 13, 2022, 12:09:18 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 12, 2022, 08:39:26 PMI hope the Dutch story ties into Staling Shadows and Hunting Grounds
It's the first story I read and yes, there is a direct reference to Predator: Hunting Grounds  ;)

Detailed story:
Spoiler
Dutch is at a V.A. Hospital in Tennessee. Being cared for his radioactive illness and being interrogated by Agents Peter Keyes and Jim Garber about the Val Verde incident. Ana Gonsalves has already been interrogated.
For days, Dutch tells them about the Predator and what happened and wants to see the General Phillips who he takes responsable of the death of his team.
Keyes reveals there have been other encounters and they have found green blood and skinned animals.
Dutch records his memories on tapes, the first one being "It's September 12th, 1987. My name is Major Alan Schaefer, also known as 'Dutch'...".
Dutch learns about a new Predator in North Carolina and escapes the hospital to take revenge.
The Predator in North Carolina is a Youngblood named Yuahro.
Names dropping of Percival and Zeller. (page 68)
Dutch finds and fights the Predator.
OWLF arrived with an helicopter, but they are attacked by the father of Yuahro in a ship.
Yuahro is injured and flee in the ship. The ship leaves.
Keyes tries to recrute Dutch, but he doesn't want and flee.
Dutch thinks about his brother John, a cop in New York, and his sister, and then thinks about some friends from Vietnam who could join him in the hunt.
[close]

Just purchased and very excited to dig in - I think I may also start with Aftermath (pretty familiar with this corner of the world)!  Thanks for the spoiler  :)
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BryanThomasS on Aug 14, 2022, 11:55:26 PM
Quote from: SiL on Aug 14, 2022, 01:33:43 AMDo you get input in the cover or do you just get presented options? All the Titan covers have the same collage-y feel to them and I was wondering if that was by coincidence or by design.
The only input I get is the size of my name and to request which contributors, but the first is the one I made contractual, anything else is a crapshoot.
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Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 16, 2022, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: felix on Aug 14, 2022, 10:19:12 PMLion In The Himalaya's is one of my favorites.

I just finished this short myself. An absolutely fantastic read!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 18, 2022, 10:04:12 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 16, 2022, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: felix on Aug 14, 2022, 10:19:12 PMLion In The Himalaya's is one of my favorites.

I just finished this short myself. An absolutely fantastic read!
Of the 3 I've read so far, it is the best. Even Aftermath, with all its references, wasn't as good a simple and solid Predator story.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Aug 19, 2022, 06:26:43 AM
Just read The Fix Is In chapter and goddamm I feel hollow  :'( what a chapter of tension, suspense and a great twist! Wanna see a follow up to this now.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 19, 2022, 10:10:50 PM
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Aug 19, 2022, 06:26:43 AMJust read The Fix Is In chapter and goddamm I feel hollow  :'( what a chapter of tension, suspense and a great twist! Wanna see a follow up to this now.

That story was really good. Also, love the username
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 21, 2022, 11:58:01 PM
Minor spoilers for Aftermath, but is
Spoiler
Dutch's brother John McClain from the Die Hard series?

Both Predator and Die Hard 1 were directed by John McTiernan, and the timeline matches up. It has to be a Die Hard reference.
[close]
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Aug 22, 2022, 09:44:19 AM
John Schaefer from the Dark Horse comics.

I finished Maberry's short yesterday. I really do enjoy the shorts he's written for all the anthologies so far. He's got a great style.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wompdonkey on Aug 23, 2022, 12:25:38 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 22, 2022, 09:44:19 AMJohn Schaefer from the Dark Horse comics.

I finished Maberry's short yesterday. I really do enjoy the shorts he's written for all the anthologies so far. He's got a great style.

Oh ok. That makes more sense. I'm relatively new to the EU as a whole, so I read that and was like "why is there a Die Hard reference in this story?"

Also I totally agree with what you said about Maberry. I want a full fledged novel Predator novel from him.


I also looked up John Schaefer, and aside from the art being very 90's, I gotta say that characters like that always feel like fan-fiction to me.
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Post by: Xiggz456 on Aug 27, 2022, 07:04:56 PM
Finally finished and overall I enjoyed this anthology.

The majority of the shorts are all solidly written, enjoyable stories.

My 3 favorites are "Lion of the Himalayas", "Ghost Story" and "Dead Man's Switch"

All the returning authors to the franchise had really strong stories: Tim Lebbon, Bryan Thomas Schmidt, Jonathon Maberry, Peter Briggs, Yvonne Navarro and Scott Sigler.

There's a couple stories that I wasn't all that fond of; though that could be because I'm not a fan of overly anthropomorphizing Predators and those stories anthropomorphized them to a ridiculous degree in my opinion (one story in particular was especially egregious in this regard).

Although not as good as "If It Bleeds", I'd still fully recommend for Predator fans and I appreciate Bryan Thomas Schmidt for bringing this project to fruition.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Peter Briggs on Aug 29, 2022, 11:50:39 PM
Thank you kindly, sir.  My first time out to bat in a Predator novel, so I'm glad I met with your approval!
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: BryanThomasS on Sep 15, 2022, 10:33:44 PM
Quote from: Wompdonkey on Aug 21, 2022, 11:58:01 PMMinor spoilers for Aftermath, but is
Spoiler
Dutch's brother John McClain from the Die Hard series?

Both Predator and Die Hard 1 were directed by John McTiernan, and the timeline matches up. It has to be a Die Hard reference.
[close]
No. His brother John Schaefer is a cop from the early comics, and two early novels.


Quote from: Wompdonkey on Aug 23, 2022, 12:25:38 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Aug 22, 2022, 09:44:19 AMJohn Schaefer from the Dark Horse comics.

I finished Maberry's short yesterday. I really do enjoy the shorts he's written for all the anthologies so far. He's got a great style.

Oh ok. That makes more sense. I'm relatively new to the EU as a whole, so I read that and was like "why is there a Die Hard reference in this story?"

Also I totally agree with what you said about Maberry. I want a full fledged novel Predator novel from him.


I also looked up John Schaefer, and aside from the art being very 90's, I gotta say that characters like that always feel like fan-fiction to me.
Well, it's canon according to the studio, and it was officially authorized, so your taste aside, it's not fan fiction really. But all of this is technically fan fiction, except some of it is officially authorized and paid and can be made canon and others won't
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: shadowedge on Jan 05, 2023, 05:30:36 AM
Listened to the first half or so of the audiobook today and so far many of the stories were good,  but I am a bit turned off by the Field Trip one.

The predators had a very bad showing in that story but it did focus on predator nursing and birth which is not something I was expecting but was nonetheless interesting.

The narrator had a very calming voice though.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 13, 2023, 06:36:55 PM
Unfortunately, I didn't get the chance to finish the book off earlier this year. I'm trying to revisit it now. I just finished Peter Briggs' short. Really enjoyed it. I love when we have Predators that are a little different, and this one being obsessed with the why of their prey's mentality was really interesting to me. It's stuff like this that make the Predators actually feel intelligent and self-aware.

Loved the Acturian references in it too. I thought it was really well written too. Sometimes Peter's style did get a little truncated and the screenwriter showed through a little, but in general I really enjoyed his way with words.

An unfortunately abrupt ending though, but definitely one of the strongest in the book so far.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2023, 01:39:08 AM
Wait... Arcturian references in a Predator anthology???
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 14, 2023, 06:34:24 AM
Aye. The Predator in this one had a history hunting
Spoiler
some native fauna on the Arcturian planet.
[close]
.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Nightmare Asylum on May 14, 2023, 11:48:18 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 14, 2023, 06:34:24 AMAye. The Predator in this one had a history hunting
Spoiler
some native fauna on the Arcturian planet.
[close]
.

Huh, unexpected but interesting that they'd go that route here. Though it is Briggs, and he obviously has an interest in AVP given his original script... (light Alien RPG spoilers in the tag):

Spoiler
Does the fauna overlap with what was seen in "Operation: Arcturian Apocalypse" from the Colonial Marines RPG book? The apes and whatnot?
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Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 17, 2023, 06:00:05 AM
No, they weren't depicted like that. They were called Arcturian Sickleridges. Their appearances weren't really dived into, but they seemed to be some sort of birds of prey.

Spoiler
"All the while, the Sickleridge brood squabbled viciously for the right to hammer their scythe-edged beaks over and over into R'Hyn, visible just above. Draining him of his life."
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Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on May 18, 2023, 09:25:53 AM
I've read the first two shorts. Absolutely loved the first one on the space station and the second one is very inspired. Half way through the Dutch one now and I'm wondering why that's not a full length novel? Surely Titan Books would make more money off giving us novels following Dutch than shoehorning Wierzbowski's brother in law into the next Alien novel.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 19, 2023, 07:22:50 AM
I think the lawsuit really messed up a lot of options for companies and we still don't really know the ramifications of the settlement. But that's the kind of feedback that Titan needs to be hearing. I'm sure Brian would love to write a full length novel dealing with Dutch.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on May 20, 2023, 09:37:45 AM
Read Proving Ground, I'm very mixed on it. I don't like anthropomorphising Predators, they always end up written like Klingons and it's lame. But once the action hits Brazil it became a fun survival story.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 19, 2023, 07:22:50 AMI think the lawsuit really messed up a lot of options for companies and we still don't really know the ramifications of the settlement.

What lawsuit? I was never aware there was some kind of legal drama over the publishing?  Was it a Disney/fox acquisition thing?

QuoteBut that's the kind of feedback that Titan needs to be hearing. I'm sure Brian would love to write a full length novel dealing with Dutch.

I would love to let Titan know I'm less interested in Dietrich's divorce lawyer's cousin's godmother and more interested in either original characters or ones we can believably see more adventures with like Dutch, or Harrigan, or Naru, or Royce and Isabel, hell even Quinn McKenna. I get that Alien is the bigger IP but Predator has more open possibilities with established characters. Do they have feelers on this forum?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: SiL on May 20, 2023, 10:06:38 AM
The Thomas brothers wanted to revoke the rights to the script for the first movie to negotiate a new agreement (as was their right under US copyright law) which would've had major implications for how to exploit the IP.

Disney dragged their feet on a resolution until the 11th hour when a settlement was made.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on May 20, 2023, 10:17:56 AM
Oh right the Thomas Bros lawsuit my mind totally slipped there. I assumed Dutch, Keyes and Garber showing up in a 2023 publication meant it was all good to go in that regard.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on May 22, 2023, 10:30:08 PM
Quote from: Some Old Dude on May 20, 2023, 09:37:45 AMRead Proving Ground, I'm very mixed on it. I don't like anthropomorphising Predators, they always end up written like Klingons and it's lame. But once the action hits Brazil it became a fun survival story.

Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 19, 2023, 07:22:50 AMI think the lawsuit really messed up a lot of options for companies and we still don't really know the ramifications of the settlement.

What lawsuit? I was never aware there was some kind of legal drama over the publishing?  Was it a Disney/fox acquisition thing?

QuoteBut that's the kind of feedback that Titan needs to be hearing. I'm sure Brian would love to write a full length novel dealing with Dutch.

I would love to let Titan know I'm less interested in Dietrich's divorce lawyer's cousin's godmother and more interested in either original characters or ones we can believably see more adventures with like Dutch, or Harrigan, or Naru, or Royce and Isabel, hell even Quinn McKenna. I get that Alien is the bigger IP but Predator has more open possibilities with established characters. Do they have feelers on this forum?
I'm with you on this one.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on Sep 05, 2023, 05:23:53 AM
Lion of the Himalayas was absolutely superb. Right on par with The Titans and Aftermath, these shorts alone made the whole book worth it.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Nelostic on Sep 11, 2023, 12:31:47 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 14, 2023, 06:34:24 AMAye. The Predator in this one had a history hunting
Spoiler
some native fauna on the Arcturian planet.
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.

Need Battle
Arcturian vs Amengi


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Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Sep 11, 2023, 09:38:11 PM
Did the Amengi learn to fight this time?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Sep 12, 2023, 07:59:06 AM
I've been re-reading (relistening?) to Eyes of the Demon. Short list of what I think so far.

Good
The Titans
Aftermath
Lion of the Himalayas (very good)
The Fix Is In (I actually really like this one, but recognize it's not very Predator heavy)
Bitter Hunt
Little Miss Nightmare
The Monster
Ghost Story

OK
Proving Ground
Cannon Fodder
The Trophy

Poor
The Distance in Their Eyes
Field Trip

Field Trip actually started much better than I remembered, then it goes off the rails. I think both Distance and Field Trip waste their concepts. There's something really interesting in there but not in these shorts. 
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Blackdawn on Sep 12, 2023, 07:53:31 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 12, 2023, 07:59:06 AMI've been re-reading (relistening?) to Eyes of the Demon. Short list of what I think so far.

Good
The Titans
Aftermath
Lion of the Himalayas (very good)
The Fix Is In (I actually really like this one, but recognize it's not very Predator heavy)
Bitter Hunt

OK
Proving Ground

Poor
The Distance in Their Eyes
Field Trip

Field Trip actually started much better than I remembered, then it goes off the rails. I think both Distance and Field Trip waste their concepts. There's something really interesting in there but not in these shorts. 


Field trip had potential. I heard about Field Trip and was stoked about reading it. Finally got the book, I look for that one, find it and I'm so excited. It's so good, then...
What the...
Son of a...
I have a Predator fic I'm writing right now with a pregnant female Predator and is way better than that.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Sep 12, 2023, 09:39:25 PM
I would agree that Lion of the Himalayas was the best one, but perhaps tied with Little Miss Nightmare.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 05, 2023, 01:58:52 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Sep 12, 2023, 07:59:06 AMI've been re-reading (relistening?) to Eyes of the Demon. Short list of what I think so far.

Good
The Titans
Aftermath
Lion of the Himalayas (very good)
The Fix Is In (I actually really like this one, but recognize it's not very Predator heavy)
Bitter Hunt


OK
Proving Ground

Poor
The Distance in Their Eyes
Field Trip

Field Trip actually started much better than I remembered, then it goes off the rails. I think both Distance and Field Trip waste their concepts. There's something really interesting in there but not in these shorts. 


Cannon Fodder was okay. Better than I remembered, but could do without the family references to both Predator 1 and 2. Just went a little silly at the end with all the team changing.

I enjoyed Little Miss Nightmare. I love the idea of Predators hunting in the not so traditional sense. Was well written. Wasn't keen on the Arcturian term being used as cute an easter egg as it was.

The Trophy was a bitter disappointment to me. It could have been really really interesting, but just never really felt like Predator to me.

Really really enjoyed The Monster. I know the Big Foot thing was a bit of a joke during Prey's release but I was always curious about the concept. I thought it was well written, enjoyed the Killer clan references.

Ghost Story was another good one. Well written, played with the concept nicely.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Oct 06, 2023, 05:44:18 AM
Was The Distance in Their Eyes that bad? I thought it was an interesting take of not only a Predator hunting another alien lifeform, but one that is almost ethereal and a neat "be careful what you wish for" kind of story. Makes the universe seem bigger and having things just so alien that one cannot just hunt it.

Kind of hope for some more Predator tales in that similar concept, coming across things that might even startle a Predator. Finding eldritch abomination things and either getting smoked by them, barely surviving them, or managing to take the skull of one. 
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2023, 07:19:45 AM
It was really interesting...but it just didn't feel Predator in character. The way he just slaughtered all the aliens out of boredom and anger, even though they were unarmed and literally didn't do anything. Very interesting concept that they didn't work into the Predator franchise enough.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Oct 08, 2023, 03:35:30 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2023, 07:19:45 AMIt was really interesting...but it just didn't feel Predator in character. The way he just slaughtered all the aliens out of boredom and anger, even though they were unarmed and literally didn't do anything. Very interesting concept that they didn't work into the Predator franchise enough.
I guess some individuals are more assholes than others lol, but I see what you mean. At least an in character Predator would just observe a quarry's behavior and abilities before making a move but this one just went in all stabby like.

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Read The Fix Is In and it does so well with the suspense and horror of being stalked, duped, and standard for dead. Which all builds up to me analyzing the ending that I didn't catch the first time, wondering how they going to make it without water?  :laugh:  They can scavenge from eating Predator corpses (which I think they will when push comes to shove) but water tho? Hope they got some kind of filtration system or something in there or else death of dehydration is going to be the bad ending.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Wweyland on Oct 09, 2023, 11:36:58 AM
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Oct 08, 2023, 03:35:30 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2023, 07:19:45 AMIt was really interesting...but it just didn't feel Predator in character. The way he just slaughtered all the aliens out of boredom and anger, even though they were unarmed and literally didn't do anything. Very interesting concept that they didn't work into the Predator franchise enough.
I guess some individuals are more assholes than others lol, but I see what you mean. At least an in character Predator would just observe a quarry's behavior and abilities before making a move but this one just went in all stabby like.

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Read The Fix Is In and it does so well with the suspense and horror of being stalked, duped, and standard for dead. Which all builds up to me analyzing the ending that I didn't catch the first time, wondering how they going to make it without water?  :laugh:  They can scavenge from eating Predator corpses (which I think they will when push comes to shove) but water tho? Hope they got some kind of filtration system or something in there or else death of dehydration is going to be the bad ending.
Do predators need water as well?
I felt this book could have used a few "Historical Hunts" to shake things up.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Oct 10, 2023, 03:37:09 PM
Quote from: Wweyland on Oct 09, 2023, 11:36:58 AM
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Oct 08, 2023, 03:35:30 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2023, 07:19:45 AMIt was really interesting...but it just didn't feel Predator in character. The way he just slaughtered all the aliens out of boredom and anger, even though they were unarmed and literally didn't do anything. Very interesting concept that they didn't work into the Predator franchise enough.
I guess some individuals are more assholes than others lol, but I see what you mean. At least an in character Predator would just observe a quarry's behavior and abilities before making a move but this one just went in all stabby like.

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Read The Fix Is In and it does so well with the suspense and horror of being stalked, duped, and standard for dead. Which all builds up to me analyzing the ending that I didn't catch the first time, wondering how they going to make it without water?  :laugh:  They can scavenge from eating Predator corpses (which I think they will when push comes to shove) but water tho? Hope they got some kind of filtration system or something in there or else death of dehydration is going to be the bad ending.
Do predators need water as well?
I felt this book could have used a few "Historical Hunts" to shake things up.
If it's a biological being, they probably need water, simply depends on how much it does.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 15, 2023, 06:38:10 AM
Podcast review is up: https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2023/12/15/until-him-come-calling-reviewing-predator-eyes-of-the-demon-avp-galaxy-podcast-175/
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: xShadowFoxX on Dec 16, 2023, 08:39:22 AM
You probably touched this in another episode, but really? Titan lost the license to AvP and Predator?
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: bulletproof2k on Dec 16, 2023, 10:18:14 AM
It's a great book.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: jacobo1122 on Dec 16, 2023, 02:06:59 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Oct 06, 2023, 07:19:45 AMIt was really interesting...but it just didn't feel Predator in character. The way he just slaughtered all the aliens out of boredom and anger, even though they were unarmed and literally didn't do anything. Very interesting concept that they didn't work into the Predator franchise enough.

I don't know, I just read it and enjoyed it much. And usually I don't like both Predators facing more fantastical and out-there beings and giving Predators too much human emotions.But in this short it was interesting and funny seeing Predator overreacting in frustration and being angry and dissaponted also with himself afterwards. I like that we can have Preds that are honorable, proper bad bloods and one's that act in-between. Though I prefer them being bastards and assholes, so it was more up my alley.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Some Old Dude on Dec 20, 2023, 02:17:48 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 15, 2023, 06:38:10 AMPodcast review is up: https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2023/12/15/until-him-come-calling-reviewing-predator-eyes-of-the-demon-avp-galaxy-podcast-175/

Finished the book the other day and I'm pretty much in line with the consensus in this podcast. Little Miss Nightmare was bloody brilliant and I hope Peter Briggs is able to work on more stuff.

Field Trip was indeed terrible but I must admit I was laughing throughout. I'm forgetting which story is which, but the strictly Predator POV stories didn't do it for me at all, I don't like it when they go full Klingon with Predators. I think it's Bitter Hunt (which honestly reads like the author dealing with how much she hates being a mum) and the one in Brazil.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 20, 2023, 09:15:45 AM
I'm not typically a fan of the Yautja POV or culture myself but I actually quite enjoyed the Bitter Hunt. I definitely did not get the same read of it that you did. I quite enjoyed the demonstration of inner conflict there. I also ended up liking the one with Bad Company (can't remember the actual name). The one set in Brazil was somewhat meh for me though.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Mr.Turok on Dec 20, 2023, 06:47:44 PM
Drug War was super promising and I still believe it should be it's own novel. Take it's time to develop things and a new cast of characters, use the recent PHG lore to update the story to it's benefit of world building. Gave it a 3 1/2 of 5 because of its promise but sort of fell through in some aspects. It was such a nice treat to see Harrigan again after decades, just like Dutch.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: jacobo1122 on Dec 20, 2023, 10:12:08 PM
Just read Field Trip and I think it was good. It was a little weird,but fascinating. Pregnancy and child birth is something that I don't think was showed before in Predator stories. Bonding moment between two soon to be mothers and act of kindness in a horryfing situation was touching. And seeing how not only mother, but other Predators treat Child Birth made me think about it. I mean, pregnancy must be important in a culture where death toll is so high, and where there isn't much time for propagation between hunts. Also I didn't mind young Predators getting wrecked by humans. They were basicly hotheaded teens that underestimated humans' survival instinct.
Overall, this anthology is suprising with how much I'm enjoying stories that on paper doesn't seem good to me, since I don't like Predators' POV, giving them too human-like emotions, etc. But Distance in their eyes, Bitter hunt and Field Trip all had so interesting ideas and were just so well written, that I had good time with them.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: Anonymous on Dec 22, 2023, 08:08:23 PM
Okay, in fairness, we used Xenopedia as a source and so does Fox. If your terms are unreliable do not criticize us for using them. Fix it. That's on you.
Title: Re: Predator: Eyes of the Demon Anthology in 2022
Post by: jacobo1122 on Dec 24, 2023, 07:45:38 AM
Finished it yesterday and it was another great Predtor anthology. It wasn't as good as If It Bleeds, it had some bland stories and maybe not as many abolutely great ones. But whereas its stories weren't as consistently good as in If It Blleds, It made up for it by having more varied, interesting and risky shorts. And even if they stumbled a little they were still fascinating to read.

My favourite shorts were:
Lion of the Himalayas
Bitter Hunt
Ghost Story
Little Miss Nightmare
Sly Dark in the Daylight

And the worst/most bland ones for me were:
Aftermath
Proving Ground
Cannon Fodder


Overall it's second best anthology from Titan. They maybe sleeping on Predator novels, but doing great job with short stories. I wish they gave another shot with Alien anthology now, there is so much potential there.