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****UPDATED****
New 2022 PREDATOR Marvel Comics Checklist

(2021's original list was placed in page three for posterity)

I compiled this list to help everyone keep track of the variant covers for Marvel's new Predator ongoing comic series debuting July 2022:

20 PREDATOR VARIANT COVERS (on Other Titles)

X-MEN #13
Predator Variant COVER by James Stokoe

CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #2
PREDATOR VARIANT COVER BY IBAN COELLO

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7
PREDATOR VARIANT COVER BY CORY SMITH

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #8
Predator Variant Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto

DEFENDERS: BEYOND #2 (OF 5)
Predator variant COVER by Ron Lim

GENIS-VELL: CAPTAIN MARVEL #2 (OF 5)
Predator variant COVER by Chris Sprouse

DAREDEVIL #2
Predator variant COVER by Bill Sienkiewicz

JANE FOSTER & THE MIGHTY THOR #2 (OF 5)
Predator variant COVER by Junggeun Yoon

IRON CAT #2 (OF 5)
Predator variant COVER by Mike Mayhew

MS. MARVEL & WOLVERINE #1
Predator variant COVER by Humberto Ramos

WOLVERINE #23
Predator Variant Cover by KYLE HOTZ

AVENGERS #58
Predator variant by E.M. Gist

AVENGERS FOREVER #8
Predator variant COVER
by Juan Jose Ryp

HULK #9
Predator variant COVER by Dale Keown

THOR #27
Predator variant COVER by Rahzzah

MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #40
Predator variant COVER
by Mattia De Iulis

FANTASTIC FOUR #46
Predator variant COVER by Superlog

SAVAGE AVENGERS #3
Predator variant COVER
by Mirka Andolfo

CAPTAIN MARVEL #40
Predator variant COVER by Cary Nord

IRON MAN #22
Predator Variant Cover by Bjorn Barends

11 COVERS ON-GOING PREDATOR COMIC:
PREDATOR #1

Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Variant Cover by RYAN BROWNE
Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by INHYUK LEE
VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
Variant Cover by RAHZZAH
Variant Cover by RON LIM
Variant Cover by PHILIP TAN
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
Camouflage Variant Cover Also Available

I think, this is the full list of the Marvel Predator variant editions:

Amazing Spider-Man #65 variant by Cory Smith
Fantastic Four #32 variant by Superlog
Spider-Woman #12 variant by Juan José Ryp
The Mighty valkyries #2 variant by Junggeun Yoon
Guardians Of The Galaxy #14 variant by Chris Sprouse
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #26 variant by Mattia De Iulis
Iron Man Annual #1 variant by Joe Bennett
Captain Marvel #29 variant by Cary Nord
Captain America #30 variant by Iban Coello
Thor #15 variant by Rahzzah
Amazing Spider-Man #66 variant by Gabriele Dell'otto
Black Cat #6 Predator variant by Mike Mayhew
Wolverine #12 variant by Kyle Hotz
Black Widow #7 variant by Nabetse Zitro
Predator Variant Cover By Mirka Andolfo
X-Men #20 variant by Tba
Daredevil #30 variant by Bill Sienkiewicz
Immortal Hulk #46 variant by Dale Keown
Strange Academy #10 variant by Ron Lim
Champions #7 variant by Tba
Heroes Reborn #2 variant by E.M. Gist

Quote from: shazam on Apr 01, 2021, 05:43:15 PM
I think, this is the full list of the Marvel Predator variant editions:

Amazing Spider-Man #65 variant by Cory Smith
Fantastic Four #32 variant by Superlog
Spider-Woman #12 variant by Juan José Ryp
The Mighty valkyries #2 variant by Junggeun Yoon
Guardians Of The Galaxy #14 variant by Chris Sprouse
Miles Morales: Spider-Man #26 variant by Mattia De Iulis
Iron Man Annual #1 variant by Joe Bennett
Captain Marvel #29 variant by Cary Nord
Captain America #30 variant by Iban Coello
Thor #15 variant by Rahzzah
Amazing Spider-Man #66 variant by Gabriele Dell'otto
Black Cat #6 Predator variant by Mike Mayhew
Wolverine #12 variant by Kyle Hotz
Black Widow #7 variant by Nabetse Zitro
Predator Variant Cover By Mirka Andolfo
X-Men #20 variant by Tba
Daredevil #30 variant by Bill Sienkiewicz
Immortal Hulk #46 variant by Dale Keown
Strange Academy #10 variant by Ron Lim
Champions #7 variant by Tba
Heroes Reborn #2 variant by E.M. Gist

Awesome shazam! This is great!👍

The new one's I put in bold. I'll search for cover images and dates for them, then add them to the list.  :)

Updated.  :)

It's been cancelled.

One of the Predator #1 variant will be this David Finch art:
https://terrigen-cdn-dev.marvel.com/content/prod/1x/predator.jpg

Captain Marvel variant:
https://www.previewsworld.com/SiteImage/MainImage/STL188780.jpg

Now we have to wait until November, and there's a good chance all the shops will be shut for months then where I live. Great job there, Marvel. You da man.  >:( >:( >:( >:(

It is frustrating...  :-\

Quote from: shazam on Apr 02, 2021, 01:46:57 PM
One of the Predator #1 variant will be this David Finch art:
https://terrigen-cdn-dev.marvel.com/content/prod/1x/predator.jpg

Captain Marvel variant:
https://www.previewsworld.com/SiteImage/MainImage/STL188780.jpg

Thanks shazam. Added. Now we wait and see if any/all/none of these variant covers are used in the November launch.

All this work for nada. :(

It sounds like InHyuk Lee is starting to get to work on his Predator variant covers.

https://twitter.com/inhyuklee/status/1379808024051687426

I reckon the delay is because of the Thomas brothers trying to reclaim the rights to the franchise.

Quote from: EJA on Apr 16, 2021, 04:02:34 PM
I reckon the delay is because of the Thomas brothers trying to reclaim the rights to the franchise.

What I'm thinking at least:

Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Apr 16, 2021, 04:16:35 PM
in this kind of copyright battle, I believe a regular course of action is for the big company to rush something into production so it's harder for a judge to stop it, compared to putting a freeze on any future projects.

I still think that delay is the Penguin deal. Because otherwise, by that logic, they would have delayed pre-production on Skulls until November too (or later). And who says any of these legal issues will be resolved that specific November month to tell comic retailers November for Predator anyway? The more profitable Penguin deal starts October - and that's the month the other title Predator variant covers would come out, then November is the ongoing Predator title #1 premiere. I think the smart money is still on that causality. :)

So.....Predator going back to DH?

Quote from: EJA on Apr 16, 2021, 04:26:19 PM
So.....Predator going back to DH?

If the Thomas Brothers doesn't settle with Disney, wins their court case against Disney, subsequently wins the probable appeal, it definitely could happen. But we're likely talking years for that process to complete, a waiting period I'd rather not commit to. :-\

I don't know who the Thomas brothers are, but if they wrest the Predator IP away from Disney will that finally stick a fork in any future crossovers with Alien?

You don't like AvP ?

Not really.

ok

Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Apr 16, 2021, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: EJA on Apr 16, 2021, 04:26:19 PM
So.....Predator going back to DH?

If the Thomas Brothers doesn't settle with Disney, wins their court case against Disney, subsequently wins the probable appeal, it definitely could happen. But we're likely talking years for that process to complete, a waiting period I'd rather not commit to. :-\

Hmm. Makes one wonder if the comics could be put on hold for that long.

Quote from: EJA on Apr 16, 2021, 08:56:11 PM

Quote from: Voodoo Magic on Apr 16, 2021, 04:41:53 PM

Quote from: EJA on Apr 16, 2021, 04:26:19 PM
So.....Predator going back to DH?

If the Thomas Brothers doesn't settle with Disney, wins their court case against Disney, subsequently wins the probable appeal, it definitely could happen. But we're likely talking years for that process to complete, a waiting period I'd rather not commit to. :-\

Hmm. Makes one wonder if the comics could be put on hold for that long.

If a judge issues a preliminary injunction until the suits are resolved, it definitely can be I think. :-\

Any updates on what's going on?

Nothing new. I wouldn't expect to hear anything for another few months either.

The only thing we've been able to confirm is there are no changes to the creative team. Other than that, retailers were told to expect a release in November with other title Predator variant covers in October. So I assume a new launch announcement will hit by August.

And Retailer pre-orders will be going through Penguin this time around versus Diamond (unless they want to purchase it wholesale through Diamond) so I think it's possible both will be tied together with some sort of big announcement fanfare.

And then there's that big shadow, the gavel which looms over everything...  :-\

Is it more likely to do with the current legal battle going on?

Quote from: EJA on May 26, 2021, 01:01:02 PM
Is it more likely to do with the current legal battle going on?

Anything is possible I think? But from only the details we know, it seems to me more taking advantage of the new lucrative distribution deal Marvel struck with Penguin which begins in October (a deal struck after their Alien comic hit shelves).

I mean if the delay was solely lawsuit motivated, why not shelve indefinitely? Why tell retailers October/November. With a pre-trial Case Management Conference set for July 15th, I don't see there being any way that an actual trial can conclude to give Marvel enough time to meet that time frame especially, when you factor in production and shipping times.

Just saw that the Predator Omnibus has been rescheduled for March 2022:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-reschedules-predator-omnibus-march-2022/

Quote from: Kailem on Jun 01, 2021, 12:21:55 AM
Just saw that the Predator Omnibus has been rescheduled for March 2022:

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-reschedules-predator-omnibus-march-2022/

Oof. What is going on with that one?

I can't see the lawsuit affecting the Omnibus here. It's a reprint, not new content, which means they should be able to exploit it in perpetuity.

This is how the law seems to read.

Also even if it did affect it, only in the US. They could still try to sell it in overseas markets.

Can Dark Horse get the license back already?? This is just ridiculous.

Quote from: EJA on Jun 03, 2021, 04:10:53 PM
Can Dark Horse get the license back already?? This is just ridiculous.

Would that have any effect on the rights to create new content?

Maybe?

Quote from: shazam on Apr 01, 2021, 05:43:15 PM
Daredevil #30 variant by Bill Sienkiewicz

Not at all, no.

Quote from: shazam on Jun 07, 2021, 05:28:48 AM

Quote from: shazam on Apr 01, 2021, 05:43:15 PM
Daredevil #30 variant by Bill Sienkiewicz

Awesome find Shazam! Thanks for posting it - OP has been updated.

Nice artwork too! 👏

Basic question...

Were the variant covers in the OP just fanciful covers for these non-Predator Marvel Comics (like cross-promotion, not actual crossover)...or were they actually planning to have a predator or two make guest-appearances in the Marvel superhero universe?

Not too crazy about the latter idea

Just variant covers to celebrate the acquisition.

Hope issue #1 sees the light of day

Quote from: happypred on Jan 30, 2022, 06:59:22 AM
Hope issue #1 sees the light of day

100%

Chomping at the bit for an announcement.... again.

The front page has been updated with the new 2022 cover list.

Below is 2021's original list (just for posterity).

*Waiting on New Release Dates*
*Tentatively October/November/December 2021*
*Issues #s will change*
*Artwork & variant amount may change.*

I compiled this to help everyone keep track of the new Predator Marvel Comics release dates, Variant Covers, the Omnibus, and anything else:

20 PREDATOR VARIANT COVERS (on Other Titles)

May 5 2021
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #65 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CORY SMITH


*May 5 2021
IMMORTAL HULK #46 Predator variant by Dale Keown

*May 5 2021
STRANGE ACADEMY #10 variant by Ron Lim

May 12 2021
FANTASTIC FOUR #32 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by SUPERLOG


May 12 2021
SPIDER-WOMAN #12 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUAN JOSÉ RYP


*May 12 2021
BLACK CAT #6 Predator variant by Mike Mayhew

*May 12 2021
X-MEN #20 Predator variant by Tba

*May 12 2021
HEROES REBORN #2 Predator variant by E.M. Gist

*May 19 2021
WOLVERINE #12 Predator variant by Kyle Hotz

*May 19 2021
DAREDEVIL #30 Predator variant by Bill Sienkiewicz


*May 19 2021
CHAMPIONS #7 Predator variant by Tba

May 19 2021
THE MIGHTY VALKYRIES #2 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by JUNGGEUN YOON


May 19 2021
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #14 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by CHRIS SPROUSE


*May 19 2021
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #66 DELLOTTO PREDATOR VARIANT

*May 26 2021
BLACK WIDOW #7
PREDATOR VARIANT COVER BY MIRKA ANDOLFO

May 26 2021
MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN #26 PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by MATTIA DE IULIS


June 23 2021
THOR #15
PREDATOR VARIANT COVER by RAZZAH


June 2021
IRON MAN ANNUAL #1
Predator Variant COVER by Joe Bennett

June 2021
CAPTAIN MARVEL #29
Predator Variant Cover by CARY NORD


June 2021
CAPTAIN AMERICA #30
Predator Variant Cover by IBAN COELLO

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ON-GOING PREDATOR COMIC:

Jun 09, 2021
PREDATOR #1 (On-Going)
1. Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU

2. Variant Cover by RYAN BROWN
3. Variant Cover by PHILIP TAN

4. Variant Cover by RAHZZAH

5. Variant Cover by PEACH MOMOKO
6. LAUNCH VARIANT COVER BY DAVID FINCH

7. PREMIERE VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU
8. VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
9. VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE
10. VARIANT COVER BY RON LIM
11. VARIANT COVER BY SKOTTIE YOUNG
12. WRAPAROUND CAMOUFLAGE VARIANT COVER

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OMNIBUS

Jul 21, 2021
PREDATOR: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 1.
Cover by Iban Coello

Cover by Chris Warner

I absolutely love the pigeons on that cover.  The Predator is roaring in victory and the birds are just pecking away at its feet.  :laugh:

Quote from: Master Chief on Apr 22, 2022, 02:56:53 PM
I absolutely love the pigeons on that cover.  The Predator is roaring in victory and the birds are just pecking away at its feet.  :laugh:

:laugh:

Trophy hunting Predators are a pigeon's best friend!

https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/predator-hunts-marvel-universe-variant-covers

I've been curious. Why is it with novels and comics covers, they use pre-existing Predators? Why is it always Jungle Hunter, City Hunter, or Wolf or Scar. Why don't artists make new Predator designs?

Historically they have. There's a huge variety of Predator designs on covers over the years.

Modern covers are getting lazier with designs -- the Alien covers are awful -- but it's a fairly recent trend.

I swear to God, EVERY cover IS Jungle Hunter now. The best thing Predator 2 introduced is that, no, they're not all look the same. Can't you show a bit of creativity, goddammmit ? To be fair though I can see higher-ups poking artists with a stick whispeing into their ears: "Draw that thing people like"

I feel the Jungle Hunter design has just become the default "basic Predator" look. And to be fair, that's sort of how it's treated in the movies -- even P2 showed quite a few Predators with that armour or mask in different combinations. So it's not even being ordered to draw a specific Predator, so much as internalising that look as visual shorthand for one.

Quote from: Kradan on May 05, 2022, 05:53:50 AMI swear to God, EVERY cover IS Jungle Hunter now. The best thing Predator 2 introduced is that, no, they're not all look the same. Can't you show a bit of creativity, goddammmit ? To be fair though I can see higher-ups poking artists with a stick whispeing into their ears: "Draw that thing people like"

The worst offender I've discvered is Predator: Forever Midnight. The cover is just a picture of the McFarlane Toys Celtic Predator. :laugh:

Well it's official.

Predator has gone to the kids.

Nice. Any news about the Predator "earlier script" comics adaptation please? :(

For the influence Predator 2 had or even the AVP films you'd think we'd see less Jungle Hunter.

Quote from: It's over man on May 08, 2022, 02:05:46 AMWell it's official.

Predator has gone to the kids.

The f**k does that even mean?

Quote from: It's over man on May 08, 2022, 02:05:46 AMWell it's official.

Predator has gone to the kids.

Context please?

Quote from: It's over man on May 08, 2022, 02:05:46 AMWell it's official.

Predator has gone to the kids.

totally gone to the kids not like we didn't crossover with batman before

Covers for Predator #2

Leinil Francis Yu


And the variants:

Salvador Larroca


Natacha Bustos

guess the Bustos cover is to sell the comic to the under 12 crowd

Quote from: happypred on Jun 27, 2022, 11:38:56 AMguess the Bustos cover is to sell the comic to the under 12 crowd

or its just another style of art that doesn't always have to mean lol kids