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Title: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Feb 09, 2017, 09:30:33 PM
A new 5-issue Predator series will debut in May, written by Chris Warner and featuring the return of several characters from past comics!

http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-predator-hunters-announcement-preview/ (http://www.cbr.com/exclusive-predator-hunters-announcement-preview/)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Feb 09, 2017, 09:32:36 PM
Beat me to this info by 1 min lol.

This is interesting. Like the art style. I wonder if Dutch, his brother or Harrigan will have a role?
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Feb 09, 2017, 09:44:38 PM
The premise is almost like Xenogenesis, only hopefully more competent.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Feb 09, 2017, 09:48:09 PM
Looks interesting, art is pretty decent.

Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Feb 10, 2017, 03:45:26 AM
I can dig it. I like how it's bringing back old characters (and essentially "re-canonizing" those old stories in the process).
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: felix on Feb 10, 2017, 04:03:18 AM
Reminds me of the "South China Sea" Book.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 10, 2017, 08:55:05 AM
What I find interesting is this theme of reacquainting us with the concept of Predators hunting Predators. Not saying that this series will but the announcement takes care to talk about Bad Blood.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Feb 10, 2017, 11:57:40 AM
Quote from: felix on Feb 10, 2017, 04:03:18 AM
Reminds me of the "South China Sea" Book.

I have never read the book but did get a slight vibe of it from synopsises I have read.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Feb 10, 2017, 01:15:40 PM
I love the cover to Issue #1 already and its great that we get some old characters back. Guess some Predator stories are easier to Recanonise than Some Alien stories
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: predator elite on Feb 10, 2017, 02:03:03 PM
Nice glad to see more returning characters and it not being just Dutch's brother again
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 10, 2017, 03:15:29 PM
This is a surprise. So it looks like that some of the old EU might be canon again. Kind of like how some of Star Wars Legends is, right?
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 10, 2017, 03:19:16 PM
That would certainly appear so.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 10, 2017, 04:57:55 PM
Kind of got mixed opinions about this.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 10, 2017, 05:04:26 PM
I expect no less. Lol
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Feb 10, 2017, 05:04:58 PM
Did Fox/DH ever actually say that they were de-canonizing the non AvP predator comics?

I assumed the re-boot only really applied to aliens and somewhat to AvP, the present day Predator stories never really backed themselves into a corner vs the films like aliens did by infesting earth.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: RakaiThwei on Feb 10, 2017, 05:42:44 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Feb 10, 2017, 05:04:58 PM
Did Fox/DH ever actually say that they were de-canonizing the non AvP predator comics?

I just assumed they decanonized EVERYTHING but the films, I mean it's not unreasonable to assume that since well... back in 2013 they did say they were hard rebooting everything.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Feb 11, 2017, 11:38:24 AM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Feb 10, 2017, 05:04:58 PM
Did Fox/DH ever actually say that they were de-canonizing the non AvP predator comics?

I assumed the re-boot only really applied to aliens and somewhat to AvP, the present day Predator stories never really backed themselves into a corner vs the films like aliens did by infesting earth.
They really never did, but yeah the old Predator comics would largely be very easy to re-canonize (and it looks like that's the route they're taking). It helps that 99% of them are set either in "the present" or some point in the past.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Feb 11, 2017, 06:47:50 PM
Since we're getting returning characters, fingers crossed Maya Bergstrom from Homeworld has a cameo. Probably not, though.

I wonder if the humans tasked with fighting the Preds will be called Spearhead. A Xenogenesis reference would be pretty bold.  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 13, 2017, 07:41:52 PM
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/214173/predators-become-the-hunted-in-new-dark-horse-comic-series-and-hardcover-collection/

May 3rd release.

And a variant covers are all being done by Francisco Ruiz Velasco.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: dragonthingy on Feb 14, 2017, 12:51:28 AM
The premise reminds me of Freddy versus Jason versus Ash: The Nightmare Warriors. In a good way!

I reckon this will become the focus of "present" Predator comics, while the "future" ones will work with the Aliens and Prometheus comics.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Feb 15, 2017, 01:50:00 PM
I am excited for this!

Nice art...

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http://cbr0.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/predator-hunters-1-cover.jpg?auto=format&lossless=1&q=40&w=675&h=1013&fit=crop

http://cbr0.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ALDOAC-1.jpg?auto=format&lossless=1&q=40&w=675&h=1037&fit=crop

http://cbr0.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ALDOAC-2.jpg?auto=format&lossless=1&q=40&w=675&h=1037&fit=crop

http://cbr0.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ALDOAC-3.jpg?auto=format&lossless=1&q=40&w=675&h=1037&fit=crop

http://cbr0.imgix.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/ALDOAC-4.jpg?auto=format&lossless=1&q=40&w=675&h=1037&fit=crop

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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: EJA on Mar 02, 2017, 11:04:18 AM
Regarding the re-canonization of some of the old Predator EU, I personally think it would be neat if Dark Horse found some way of re-canonizing some of the old Aliens and AVP EU with the new stuff. Some stuff, like the whole Earth War arc, would obviously have to be ignored though.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Mar 03, 2017, 07:04:22 AM
Man...I hope this doesn't suck
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: VanXant on Mar 03, 2017, 09:03:58 AM
hmmm....sad that Chris is not doing the art. best Predator artist by lightyears.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Mar 03, 2017, 02:53:23 PM
The art kinda looks like the art in Predator 2009
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Mar 05, 2017, 02:57:27 AM
Quote from: EJA on Mar 02, 2017, 11:04:18 AM
Regarding the re-canonization of some of the old Predator EU, I personally think it would be neat if Dark Horse found some way of re-canonizing some of the old Aliens and AVP EU with the new stuff. Some stuff, like the whole Earth War arc, would obviously have to be ignored though.
We've got another thread about it, but it'd be trivially easy to re-canonize large swaths of the old AvP/Aliens EU. Heck, i wouldn't be surprised if they took the Star Wars Legends approach.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Apr 17, 2017, 03:41:00 AM
I hope this makes up for Pred vs. Dredd
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Apr 26, 2017, 11:12:20 PM
Another good review of #1. Beware some spoilers.
http://iearths.blogspot.ca/2017/04/advanced-review-predator-hunters-1.html?m=1 (http://iearths.blogspot.ca/2017/04/advanced-review-predator-hunters-1.html?m=1)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Apr 27, 2017, 07:20:59 AM
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/bigcomicpage.com/2017/04/22/advance-review-predator-hunters-1-of-5-dark-horse-comics/amp/

Another positive review here. Spoilers again.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: vikingspawn on Apr 28, 2017, 03:09:59 PM
The fluorescent ink covers sound interesting:

http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-553/Predator-Hunters-1

:o
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 03, 2017, 07:41:08 AM
Just read the first issue. Nice little set up issue, as i expected. I think the art works well. Characters seem to be fleshed out nicely. We could be in for a very good Predator comic here.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on May 04, 2017, 01:39:40 AM
I have similar feelings as well, not sure about the art yet. The preds look weird but they still look pretty cool in a few panels. I like the connections to the older comics. Its mostly set up but i think this will be betfer than the last predator series from 09.

Looks like the next issue will introduce another old character, im hoping for Detective Schaeffer  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 04, 2017, 05:03:35 AM
I was hoping the same. Could also be the girl that survived in Bad Blood. 
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on May 04, 2017, 10:58:45 AM
The redrawing of that scene in Big Game with Nakai holding the Yautja's head...really sucks compared to the original art.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: ClockworkHorror on May 05, 2017, 04:02:07 AM
I will eagerly await NECA doing the Predator from the book's intro. He looks badass.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on May 05, 2017, 04:28:09 AM
I really enjoyed the comic and love the artwork.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on May 05, 2017, 05:26:32 AM
A bit too cartoony IMO

...but I understand the late 80s/early 90s are gone forever
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Blood Warrior on May 06, 2017, 09:34:57 PM
They seemed a little more tribal?  I enjoyed the first issue.  I liked the art and the characters are interesting.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 20, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
I really enjoyed the first issue. Artwork is pretty nice (I'm digging this take on the Predator) and I'm enjoying the setup and the concept of a Predator hunting team. Also cool to tie them back into the other series. I like that. Pretty keen to see where this one goes.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 21, 2017, 07:40:28 AM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 20, 2017, 05:35:10 PM
I really enjoyed the first issue. Artwork is pretty nice (I'm digging this take on the Predator) and I'm enjoying the setup and the concept of a Predator hunting team. Also cool to tie them back into the other series. I like that. Pretty keen to see where this one goes.

I really liked the connective tissues to previous stories. 

Spoiler
looking forward to seeing who the returning character is in the next issue.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 21, 2017, 11:59:21 AM
Any bets on Schaefer?
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 21, 2017, 02:16:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 21, 2017, 11:59:21 AM
Any bets on Schaefer?

That's what i am thinking.  Perhaps.  The woman from Bad Blood ?
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: HuDaFuK on May 22, 2017, 08:24:45 AM
Maybe Schaefs will finally get a first name :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 22, 2017, 10:55:47 AM
Is it not Detective ?  ;D
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on May 28, 2017, 07:36:25 PM
OK, so if they are tying these back to older Predator comics, that means they are back in the canon now, right?

And what are all the nods back to the older stuff? I'd like to pick up some of the older series, and may as well start with stories that are possibly becoming canon again.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on May 29, 2017, 03:20:27 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter on May 28, 2017, 07:36:25 PM
OK, so if they are tying these back to older Predator comics, that means they are back in the canon now, right?

And what are all the nods back to the older stuff? I'd like to pick up some of the older series, and may as well start with stories that are possibly becoming canon again.
My recommendation is, read everything, decide for yourself what you accept as "canon", and enjoy it. :)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: SM on May 29, 2017, 03:37:17 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter on May 28, 2017, 07:36:25 PM
OK, so if they are tying these back to older Predator comics, that means they are back in the canon now, right?

And what are all the nods back to the older stuff? I'd like to pick up some of the older series, and may as well start with stories that are possibly becoming canon again.

Has it ever been stated what's in and out of Predator canon?
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on May 29, 2017, 04:23:43 AM
Quote from: SM on May 29, 2017, 03:37:17 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter on May 28, 2017, 07:36:25 PM
OK, so if they are tying these back to older Predator comics, that means they are back in the canon now, right?

And what are all the nods back to the older stuff? I'd like to pick up some of the older series, and may as well start with stories that are possibly becoming canon again.

Has it ever been stated what's in and out of Predator canon?
Not as far as I'm aware.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on May 29, 2017, 05:24:13 AM
Quote from: Xenomrph on May 29, 2017, 03:20:27 AM
Quote from: BountyHunter on May 28, 2017, 07:36:25 PM
OK, so if they are tying these back to older Predator comics, that means they are back in the canon now, right?

And what are all the nods back to the older stuff? I'd like to pick up some of the older series, and may as well start with stories that are possibly becoming canon again.
My recommendation is, read everything, decide for yourself what you accept as "canon", and enjoy it. :)

Oh, I will. But I'd prefer to read stuff that is canon in the eyes of Fox or whoever first. Won't stop me from enjoying out of canon stuff.

Sooooo, what are the nods back to the older stuff? Lol
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on May 29, 2017, 07:00:57 PM
The main character in this series is the main character from the 'Big Game' series. Also, another main character in this is a descendant of the main character from another Predator comic, the title of which escapes me.

Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Komenja on May 29, 2017, 09:30:07 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on May 29, 2017, 07:00:57 PM
The main character in this series is the main character from the 'Big Game' series. Also, another main character in this is a descendant of the main character from another Predator comic, the title of which escapes me.

It was Nemesis. She's Captain Soames' granddaughter.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on May 30, 2017, 05:27:58 AM
OK, sweet. Thanks. I just bought both of those series on eBay. Seems to be cheaper to just buy the actual comics than to get the omnibuses. They are bloody expensive now.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on May 30, 2017, 07:33:52 AM
Are they really? That's really unfortunate because they were a bargain when they came out.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on May 30, 2017, 10:15:54 AM
Yeah, everywhere I've looked so far they are either out of stock, or over 40 bucks. Same with the Alien Omnibuses. Some of those are still going for original price, but one or two of them have ridiculous price tags on them now.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Jun 04, 2017, 01:59:02 AM
Quote from: Komenja on May 29, 2017, 09:30:07 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on May 29, 2017, 07:00:57 PM
The main character in this series is the main character from the 'Big Game' series. Also, another main character in this is a descendant of the main character from another Predator comic, the title of which escapes me.

It was Nemesis. She's Captain Soames' granddaughter.
Holy shit, that's one hell of an obscure callback.

The funny thing is if Nemesis is now "canon" again, then Mycroft Holmes (and by association, his more famous brother) exist in the Predator universe again. :P
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Jun 04, 2017, 02:29:41 AM
Still waiting on a Homeworld reference...
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jun 07, 2017, 08:07:08 AM
https://bigcomicpage.com/2017/06/06/review-predator-hunters-2-of-5-dark-horse-comics/

They like #2.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jun 07, 2017, 08:48:26 AM
Just read it. I must say that i am enjoying this. The set up is pretty good.  Art is consistent. I like the characters. Enoche is a much more likable guy this time around.  Not as big a dick as he was in Big Game.

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I called this awhile back but the returning character is Mandy. The survivor of Bid Blood. Glad theg have her here.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jun 07, 2017, 10:11:45 PM
Pretty cool issue, starting to warm up the art more now. Im liking where the story is headed and this predator really has my interest.

Also i love Doug Wheatleys cover art, i cant say that enough.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on Jun 07, 2017, 10:26:35 PM
I loved issue 2 and I look forward to seeing what happens next.

I really dig the detailed artwork.
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Poor Mandy Graves, the way the Predator crushed her hand looks like it really f**king hurt... I remember reading Bad Blood but it was so long ago that I remember very little of it. I should give it a re-read someday.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on Jun 13, 2017, 12:05:33 AM
My Big Game and Nemesis back issues arrived today, so I'll be reading these at work tonight before I start Hunters.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Jun 13, 2017, 02:43:51 PM
Enjoy...both are great IMO
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jun 13, 2017, 03:11:48 PM
You need Bad Blood as well.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on Jun 13, 2017, 11:20:24 PM
Uh oh. How come? It's connected to Hunters as well?

And I loved Big Game. Wasn't sold on Nemesis. Maybe if they'd not included Mycroft Holmes and Lestrade in it, but they did.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jun 13, 2017, 11:42:44 PM
Quote from: BountyHunter on Jun 13, 2017, 11:20:24 PM
Uh oh. How come? It's connected to Hunters as well?

And I loved Big Game. Wasn't sold on Nemesis. Maybe if they'd not included Mycroft Holmes and Lestrade in it, but they did.

Bad Blood is connected to hunters but its also a pretty great predator series. Its wacky, hyper violent, and really really bloody.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: BountyHunter on Jun 14, 2017, 05:50:15 AM
Ok, I will try and track that one down too.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: happypred on Jun 14, 2017, 08:19:10 AM
I don't think Bad Blood is more violent than Big Game

Predator comics from the early to mid 90s were pretty much all hyper-violent.

Big Game was really good though. It totally captured the Predator's ruthlessness IMO...great action.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Jun 14, 2017, 06:10:24 PM
Got around to reading the first two issues, and I'm hoping things pick up in a big way. The series has been a bit two heavy on the set-up and dialog dumps. I also can't decide if it like or dislike the art. The coloring is great, and so are some of the spreads, but I'll have to see more of the Preds to decide if I like how they're depicted.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jun 14, 2017, 08:14:45 PM
I quite enjoyed the set up from the first two issues. There was a nice amount of action threaded throughout.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Lonely Universe on Jun 14, 2017, 08:28:05 PM
I wish they would recanonize the old stuff from all the series. Maybe do reprints of the Omnibus editions that change a few dates & names around. Viola.

Then you have a launchpad for sequels to all those old stories that can incorporate elements from the newer films.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Jun 18, 2017, 03:38:52 AM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Jun 13, 2017, 11:42:44 PM
Quote from: BountyHunter on Jun 13, 2017, 11:20:24 PM
Uh oh. How come? It's connected to Hunters as well?

And I loved Big Game. Wasn't sold on Nemesis. Maybe if they'd not included Mycroft Holmes and Lestrade in it, but they did.

Bad Blood is connected to hunters but its also a pretty great predator series. Its wacky, hyper violent, and really really bloody.
I'd be pretty okay with Bad Blood getting adapted as a movie.

Quote from: Lonely Universe on Jun 14, 2017, 08:28:05 PM
I wish they would recanonize the old stuff from all the series. Maybe do reprints of the Omnibus editions that change a few dates & names around. Viola.
You really wouldn't even need to go that far, there's nothing in the old comics that really contradicts anything.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Naginata on Jul 03, 2017, 01:50:55 AM
Quote from: Lonely Universe on Jun 14, 2017, 08:28:05 PM
I wish they would recanonize the old stuff from all the series. Maybe do reprints of the Omnibus editions that change a few dates & names around. Viola.

I agree with this so damn much. Since everything after Genocide stayed away from messing with the movies, this method wouldn't run into the problems of the first couple Aliens comics, where they just changed the names of characters who were just straight-up Ripley and co.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: SM on Jul 03, 2017, 02:04:21 AM
It would still run into problems.  Some minor; some not.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jul 03, 2017, 10:56:21 AM
Preview for issue 3

http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3001-536/Predator-Hunters-3-Francisco-Ruiz-Velasco-Variant-Cover#prettyPhoto

Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jul 05, 2017, 08:14:58 AM
Another solid issue. So far this is a good series. Not remarkable, but i am enjoying it more than most Predator comics.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Kurai on Jul 05, 2017, 11:29:14 PM
Quote from: BountyHunter on Jun 13, 2017, 11:20:24 PM
And I loved Big Game. Wasn't sold on Nemesis. Maybe if they'd not included Mycroft Holmes and Lestrade in it, but they did.

That makes me wonder, perhaps there's an untouched hidden plateau filled with dinosaurs and cave people in the Predator canon as well.  ;)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Jul 06, 2017, 11:32:36 AM
great third issue. cant wait for the next two
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Jul 08, 2017, 04:55:00 PM
Really enjoyed the third issue, the action is ratcheting up. Im wondering how the islanders are going to play into the story. I know they are up to no good and have something to do with the island with the predator on it.

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Also im excited that there are 3 more predators, the next issue should be really cool.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Jul 09, 2017, 03:10:44 PM
I enjoyed the third issues well enough. Starting to ramp up the action which is nice. I was a little surprised they

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took down the first Predator so fast but they were able to see it and it did take out a few of them so balanced out well enough.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jul 09, 2017, 09:50:59 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Jul 09, 2017, 03:10:44 PM
I enjoyed the third issues well enough. Starting to ramp up the action which is nice. I was a little surprised they

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took down the first Predator so fast but they were able to see it and it did take out a few of them so balanced out well enough.
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they said he also had no energy weapons. Like you say. I think it came off as well balanced. I believed it.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Jul 30, 2017, 08:27:33 PM
http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-556/Predator-Hunters-4#prettyPhoto

Preview for issue 4 is up. Looking forward to this.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on Aug 04, 2017, 09:49:23 PM
I really enjoyed it and there's an epic twist.

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It appears that the islanders may be involved somehow with the Predators.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Aug 05, 2017, 02:11:05 PM
It was okay, the art is holding it back a bit for me. I dont really like the way the artist draws the predator masks and faces. The action also feels somewhat generic with this art style. However Wheatleys cover art is fantastic.

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I knew the islanders were up to no good, also it looked like there were a lot of predators in those canoes, I thought there was only a total of 3 left after they killed the first?
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Only one more issue left, not sure how they can tie it all up in a satisfying way in just one issue but we'll see.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on Aug 05, 2017, 02:36:40 PM
Quote from: 426Buddy on Aug 05, 2017, 02:11:05 PM
It was okay, the art is holding it back a bit for me. I dont really like the way the artist draws the predator masks and faces. The action also feels somewhat generic with this art style. However Wheatleys cover art is fantastic.

Spoiler
I knew the islanders were up to no good, also it looked like there were a lot of predators in those canoes, I thought there was only a total of 3 left after they killed the first?
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Only one more issue left, not sure how they can tie it all up in a satisfying way in just one issue but we'll see.

I was under the impression that those
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Predators canoeing are islanders dressed as them. Notice the fingers do not end in claws? Also the dreads look flat and fake rather than smooth and round and ridged. Also in the cover for the next issue it says "Predator vs Not-Predator" plus the words "The Human Factor" make me think these are humans. Also in the cover of the next issue, compare the two fighting Predators, look at the fake dreads on one of them, similar looking to the ones on the canoe.
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Aug 05, 2017, 03:38:12 PM
Nice! I totally didnt catch that.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on Aug 05, 2017, 06:03:54 PM
Thanks. It's easy to miss, it took me a while of staring at the pages to notice.  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Sep 04, 2017, 03:30:32 PM
http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/30-557/Predator-Hunters-5

Preview for issue 5 is up. Beware spoilers.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Sep 06, 2017, 04:38:05 PM
Enjoyed the final issue. Hope that we get a follow up.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Sep 06, 2017, 05:05:13 PM
Cool. What
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winds up being the deal with the people from the other island?
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Sep 06, 2017, 06:58:23 PM
Quote from: Ultramorph on Sep 06, 2017, 05:05:13 PM
Cool. What
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winds up being the deal with the people from the other island?
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Sorry if this is a bit more than you are asking.

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turns out that the people living on the island have been there for around a century. Well they are the descendants of people that settled there.  A group of Predators crash landed and beached on that island and the population of people captured them, whilst taking heavy casualties, and then set them loose on the other island. This island was going to be a game preserve. Now they release random animals there for the Predators to hunt. The Predators are effectively prisoners. 
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Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Sep 06, 2017, 07:14:55 PM
That's pretty cool, thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Sep 07, 2017, 12:48:17 AM
Holy cow, that was a pretty great issue. It pretty much saved the series for me. Not a lot of predator action but i really dug how the story played out. Ending was pretty great too imo. Really enjoyed it.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: The Alien Predator on Sep 12, 2017, 11:38:16 PM
I really enjoyed the series and there was an epic twist ending.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Oct 03, 2017, 07:49:09 PM
January 24th for TPB.

https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/30-558/Predator-Hunters-TPB
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Whiskeybrewer on Oct 04, 2017, 10:34:29 AM
Enjoyed this series. Great ending. Cant wait to see more with these characters
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 15, 2017, 07:12:54 PM
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/literature/reviews/predator-hunters/

My thoughts on the series.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 16, 2017, 11:56:34 AM
Good review Hicks. I'd score it the same.

Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: 426Buddy on Nov 19, 2017, 03:06:08 PM
Nice review Hicks, your thoughts mirror my own on this series.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 29, 2017, 12:35:02 AM
Randy Stradley mentioned on Facebook there's a second Hunters coming.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Nov 29, 2017, 12:48:59 AM
^New AVP project in the works, too.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 29, 2017, 01:46:38 AM
Good news.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 29, 2017, 08:45:23 AM
Quote from: Ultramorph on Nov 29, 2017, 12:48:59 AM
^New AVP project in the works, too.

He says he's going to "view a new project". Makes me think it maybe something different to a comic.

But definitely happy to hear they're continuing on with the Predator: Hunters series!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 29, 2017, 09:47:34 AM
Would be nice to see Schaf in the new series.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: HuDaFuK on Nov 29, 2017, 09:51:59 AM
Maybe we'll finally learn his first name :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 29, 2017, 10:02:04 AM
Fred.


Quote from: Russ840 on Nov 29, 2017, 09:47:34 AM
Would be nice to see Schaf in the new series.

To be honest, I'd rather they just focus on the existing characters and work on developing them.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Still Collating... on Nov 29, 2017, 12:58:26 PM
Nice to hear something new is in development.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 29, 2017, 01:04:27 PM
They could still develop the main characters we have so far but just bring Schaff into the fold
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Nov 29, 2017, 01:55:14 PM
Maybe another AVP graphic novel like TotH or CB.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: HuDaFuK on Nov 29, 2017, 05:14:53 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 29, 2017, 10:02:04 AMFred.

(https://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.quickmeme.com%2Fimg%2F78%2F789e6f9383750a686280aafd07e9e6da92da0ecd13c3671129f92b87523592cb.jpg&hash=be521d7bf51b32754b1d6360484197d475ff324f)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Nov 30, 2017, 12:04:08 AM
Looking back, he said "view" the AVP project. Maybe we're finally getting an animated feature!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 30, 2017, 10:25:35 AM
Perhaps a new game. Id prefer that.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2017, 10:27:12 AM
I'd love (and still hope for) a new game but I'm not sure that'd be the kind of thing Stradley would be getting involved with.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: HuDaFuK on Nov 30, 2017, 10:56:05 AM
Grant Morrison wrote Concrete Jungle (and would've had an Aliens comic to his name if it hadn't been pulled).
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 30, 2017, 03:07:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2017, 10:27:12 AM
I'd love (and still hope for) a new game but I'm not sure that'd be the kind of thing Stradley would be getting involved with.

Unless one of his writers were penning the story.


Quote from: HuDaFuK on Nov 30, 2017, 10:56:05 AM
Grant Morrison wrote Concrete Jungle (and would've had an Aliens comic to his name if it hadn't been pulled).

The game ? 

Do you know, he is my fav comic book writer and I did not know that lol.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Nov 30, 2017, 03:29:50 PM
LEGO Alien/Predator would be amusing.  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: HuDaFuK on Nov 30, 2017, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on Nov 30, 2017, 03:07:25 PMThe game ?

Yep! Story was written by him.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Nov 30, 2017, 04:36:43 PM
Well I did love the story in that game so that explains it lol. I'd love a remaster/remake of the that game
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 02, 2017, 01:38:21 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Nov 30, 2017, 10:27:12 AM
I'd love (and still hope for) a new game but I'm not sure that'd be the kind of thing Stradley would be getting involved with.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aliens:_A_Comic_Book_Adventure
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2017, 03:01:44 PM
Ha. I would actually love a modern take on that. I suppose it'd be something along the lines of those Walking Dead games.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 02, 2017, 07:32:48 PM
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/2017/12/02/predator-hunters-discussion-avpgalaxy-podcast-59/

New podcast is up! New episode is about Predator: Hunters, Ultramorph joined in with us on this one. :) Enjoy!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Dec 02, 2017, 07:54:56 PM
That was fast!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 02, 2017, 08:48:16 PM
Looking forward to listening and hearing Ultramorph so I can put a voice to his comments.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Dec 02, 2017, 08:57:10 PM
Haha, I hate how I sound on recordings.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 02, 2017, 09:00:27 PM
 :laugh: don't we all. I am quite excited for this one. I'm a huge comic lover so listening to you guys chat about some is gonna be great.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 04, 2017, 08:45:55 AM
Quote from: Ultramorph on Dec 02, 2017, 08:57:10 PM
Haha, I hate how I sound on recordings.

Ha. I know that feeling. I hope you enjoy, Russ!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: TheDerelict on Dec 04, 2017, 12:02:47 PM
Great podcast lads. Loved this comic, probably one of the best I've ever read. They absolutely nailed the predators in this. Brutal, cunning and most importantly mysterious. I could be mistaken but I don't think the word Yautja was used once in this tale, no talk of blooded or unblooded or stupid predator names like "rusty blades" or "broken teeth". Like nails on a chalk board to me.
In this story they are stripped back down to basics and their actions tell you all the back story you need to know.
The part where a predator lets a character go and points in a direction with a bloodied weapon and mimics the words "go to hell" just tells you everything about that particular aliens code of honour in combat. The creators of this story really got it. And the designs of the predators in the flashback scenes were so good.
My only complaint would be that "Big Game" came out almost 30 years ago and Enoch was in his early twenties at a guess in that comic. The guy should be pushing 50 at least by now but he barely looks like he's in his 30's.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: trilobite on Dec 04, 2017, 03:38:41 PM
no one ages in comics do they?
really cool podcast by the way :)
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 04, 2017, 04:45:15 PM
15 mins left of the session guys. Enjoying myself so far. Wish I was able to join in lol. I get excite about this type of chat.


Finished the cast. Awesome stuff. I hope you are planning a Dead Orbit one Hicks  ;D
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 05, 2017, 02:30:40 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it.  :) I'm planning on trying to do more comic ones. Would like to go do one for Defiance, Dead Orbit and Life and Death and go back and revisit older series.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 05, 2017, 03:11:46 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 05, 2017, 02:30:40 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it.  :) I'm planning on trying to do more comic ones. Would like to go do one for Defiance, Dead Orbit and Life and Death and go back and revisit older series.

Please do Labyrinth and Apocalypse  ;D
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 05, 2017, 03:38:48 PM
Definitely will do!
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xiggz456 on Dec 13, 2017, 06:45:49 PM
Fun listen fellas! Would love to hear more podcasts on the new comics that released/concluded this year. It was a very strong year for comics, hopefully Dark Horse continues this trend.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2017, 08:22:03 PM
Thanks Xig! Glad you enjoyed it. We are planning on covering more of the newer series too. Our first episode of 2018 is likely to be one on Dead Orbit.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Dec 13, 2017, 08:39:53 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on Dec 05, 2017, 03:11:46 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 05, 2017, 02:30:40 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed it.  :) I'm planning on trying to do more comic ones. Would like to go do one for Defiance, Dead Orbit and Life and Death and go back and revisit older series.

Please do Labyrinth and Apocalypse  ;D
Those are my two favorite comic series, I'd love to contribute to those.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 13, 2017, 08:40:25 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2017, 08:22:03 PM
Thanks Xig! Glad you enjoyed it. We are planning on covering more of the newer series too. Our first episode of 2017 is likely to be one on Dead Orbit.

You have a time machine ?  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Dec 13, 2017, 08:47:32 PM
I'd love one on Life and Death. Hearing people's opinions on that last issue would be interesting.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2017, 09:14:15 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on Dec 13, 2017, 08:40:25 PM
You have a time machine ?  :laugh:

I wish.  :laugh: I'd go back and watch the original Alien and Predator on release.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Ultramorph on Dec 13, 2017, 09:27:05 PM
Just grab a Juggernaut, they can apparently do that, maybe.  :laugh:
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Russ840 on Dec 14, 2017, 07:03:30 PM
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Dec 13, 2017, 09:14:15 PM
Quote from: Russ840 on Dec 13, 2017, 08:40:25 PM
You have a time machine ?  :laugh:

I wish.  :laugh: I'd go back and watch the original Alien and Predator on release.

I'd love that. I think I'll try and catch Alien next time it's on. Never seen any of the originals at the cinema. Missed Predator the other week due to my little boy arriving. It was a bitter sweet moment  :laugh:

Can't wait till he is old enough to watch these movies with me.


Quote from: Ultramorph on Dec 13, 2017, 09:27:05 PM
Just grab a Juggernaut, they can apparently do that, maybe.  :laugh:

Lol. I really hope they can't.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Corporal Hicks on Feb 03, 2018, 03:47:23 PM
I picked up the trade today and no extra features or anything in this one, I'm afraid.
Title: Re: DH Announces Predator: Hunters!
Post by: Xenomrph on Feb 04, 2018, 04:52:40 PM
Oh shit, I forgot this shipped so soon. I'll be getting my copy on the 6th, apparently.