Marvel's highly-anticipated foray into the terrifying Predator universe began this past August in Ed Brisson and Kev Walker's PREDATOR #1. Delivering all the explosive action and relentless horror that fans of the pop culture phenomenon crave, PREDATOR introduced a brand-new protagonist, Theta Berwick, who stalks the spaceways on a mission to rid the galaxy of the lethal alien killers, the Yautja. Her quest for vengeance has only just started and this March, she'll increase her kill count on a brand-new hunt in PREDATOR #1!
>Joined by rising star artist Netho Diaz, Ed Brisson will kick off the explosive next chapter of PREDATOR with a brand-new series that continues Theta's thrilling journey! Set years after the opening arc, the new series will be perfect for newcomers and a must read for fans of Brisson's PREDATOR run so far. The epic new saga will introduce a host of new characters trapped fighting for their lives against three distinct Predators. Each Predator uses their vicious skills and alarming expertise in distinct and terrifying ways but they all share the same objective: HUNT. KILL. REPEAT.
On a planet far from Earth, eight strangers find themselves in a deadly game. But this time, the Predators aren't the only ones on the hunt. Someone has the Yautja in their sites—and they've been searching for this game preserve for a long time. Prepare for a brutal, carnage-filled adventure that will turn everything you thought you knew about Predators on its head!
"As a lifelong Predator fan—ever since seeing the first at the drive-in theatre at too-young-of-an-age—writing the comic has been an absolute dream gig," Brisson said. "I've been thrilled at fan reaction and how I've been able to bring Theta into Predator lore—a bad-ass hunter we haven't seen the likes of since Dutch took down the Jungle Hunter back in 1987."
"My only problem with our first series was that it was over too soon! I wanted—no...needed—to write more in this universe," he continued. "Thankfully, we're coming back, with incredible newcomer Netho Diaz on art, to tell a tale that ties into film continuity, while breaking new ground. We've got a new cast, new Predators, and some huge surprises in store! If you've read and enjoyed our first series, you are not going to want to miss out."
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/new-predator-comic-series-2023-ed-brisson-netho-diaz
Well, looks like the new Predator stuff Ken has been teasing is just a new comic series by Ed Brisson. Wish it had been a PREY blu-ray being teased, but learning that may not happen for a long while or at all.
https://twitter.com/kendrickpejoro/status/1604980354250469377?s=46&t=h9B57niRQeiDCX6Z8EcRqQ
Ugh
Quote from: TilotnyWorshiper28 on Dec 19, 2022, 10:50:19 PMBrisson said. "I've been thrilled at fan reaction and how I've been able to bring Theta into Predator lore—a bad-ass hunter we haven't seen the likes of since Dutch took down the Jungle Hunter back in 1987."
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/new-predator-comic-series-2023-ed-brisson-netho-diaz
Guess Brisson hasn't heard of the Dutch 2025 storyline huh? More thought out then Theta's storyline I'm afraid.
I'm kind of amused we're getting some Chopper representation even if it's just a cover.
Quote from: SuperiorIronman on Dec 20, 2022, 02:38:49 AMI'm kind of amused we're getting some Chopper representation even if it's just a cover.
Chopper does indeed have a sweet mask. Nice to see it make a return for the cover, but yeah I'm thinking we'll be seeing different designs in the actual comic.
I'm definitely excited to see the game preserve concept revisited! I've always thought it was a great concept that didn't get enough attention. Outside of the Predators sequel, and the short in Ultimate Prey, I can't think of a game preserve being brought up.
With the smaller focus on just the 3 Predators, it does sound to me like Ed/Marvel may have heard the criticism about how easily the Predators are being knocked off in The Day of The Hunter, so hopefully we'll get some stronger/more focused Predator characters.
I've rather enjoyed Kev Walker's style so I'm a little sad to see him go. Just looking at Netho Diaz's work...
https://twitter.com/nethodiazz/status/1601924822946258947
He looks good! Keen to see his take on the Predator.
The game preserve concept was used in forever midnight and AVP hunter's planet.
Quite true. I'd once again blocked them from my memory. :laugh: Though Hunter's Planet isn't quite the same concept since it wasn't operated by the Predators.
Yea I suppose that's true about hunter's planet
Damn I wish I could block forever midnight from memory too lol I envy you there
Hunter's Planet was a perfectly adequate sequel to Prey...I wouldn't say better or worse than War, just different
I very want read this comix!
I hope teta let's go to AvP
In final!
Vs girl who look like Alien.
And similar plot with
Amanda ripley vs Zula hendrix!
Hopefully Volume 3 or 4 they go back into the past again
Solicitations for April are in, and we've got our issue #2 details.
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PREDATOR #2
Ed Brisson (W) • NETHO DIAZ (A) • Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Variant Cover by GEOFF SHAW • Variant Cover by TBA
THE PREDATORS BECOME PREY!
The Yautja dumped an army of trained soldiers on their preserve planet for the sheer sport of hunting them. Most are already dead, no match for one of the universe's most fearsome races. But one of the Yautja "guests" wasn't invited... Theta Berwick is back and still hell-bent on revenge, and her kill count is climbing. Ed Brisson's mad epic continues with show-stopping art by Netho Diaz!
(https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iiLdMxeMXeSmgApPf3j4km-970-80.jpg.webp)
Releases April 12th.
https://comic-watch.com/news/predator-1-preview-a-new-deadly-hunt-begins
Preview up. Very Predators, but oddly the designs don't seem to be of a 'Super Predator' style.
Some nice South China Sea vibes as well
... pass...
Quote from: RidgeTop on Mar 07, 2023, 10:23:24 PMhttps://comic-watch.com/news/predator-1-preview-a-new-deadly-hunt-begins
Preview up. Very Predators, but oddly the designs don't seem to be of a 'Super Predator' style.
Might not be the same preserve planet. Even then, I think there was something about the Berserker Predators having taken over that planet from the Classics - might have been something from the old Predators tie-ins.
The images seem a little out of focus - hoping that's just the uploads. I'm looking forward to this though.
Issue #2 20th Century Studios variant covers have been revealed here.. https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960620626100211
My opinion.. they look like baseball cards.
Quote from: Chieftain Suom on Mar 08, 2023, 04:16:53 PMIssue #2 20th Century Studios variant covers have been revealed here.. https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960620626100211
My opinion.. they look like baseball cards.
Scroll a little further down and you'll see the main cover for issue 3 too
Quote from: Engineer on Mar 08, 2023, 04:53:36 PMQuote from: Chieftain Suom on Mar 08, 2023, 04:16:53 PMIssue #2 20th Century Studios variant covers have been revealed here.. https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960620626100211
My opinion.. they look like baseball cards.
Scroll a little further down and you'll see the main cover for issue 3 too
Yes!! That was also revealed last month along with a synopsis along with other May solicitations including Alien #2!
Quote from: Chieftain Suom on Mar 08, 2023, 04:58:45 PMQuote from: Engineer on Mar 08, 2023, 04:53:36 PMQuote from: Chieftain Suom on Mar 08, 2023, 04:16:53 PMIssue #2 20th Century Studios variant covers have been revealed here.. https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960620626100211
My opinion.. they look like baseball cards.
Scroll a little further down and you'll see the main cover for issue 3 too
Yes!! That was also revealed last month along with a synopsis along with other May solicitations including Alien #2!
I guess I missed that... but then again, I haven't been watching too closely...
Briefly glanced at this at one of the local comic book shops I visited but... I didn't necessarily read it, more like flipped the pages.
However, this article raises some... questions.
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https://www.cbr.com/predator-comic-movie-problems-marvel/
What I am about to ask is going to be put under spoilers...
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If some of the human characters are from different points of TIME which this article mentions... then that means Predators have time travel? What the hell?
Quote from: RakaiThwei on Mar 12, 2023, 12:07:06 AMSpoiler
If some of the human characters are from different points of TIME which this article mentions... then that means Predators have time travel? What the hell?
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There's no time travel. It's the Predators keeping them in cryosleep (or equivalent) until they want to use the prey.
I picked up and read through the first issue yesterday. I actually really enjoyed it - until the last page. It was nice to see the Predators being very deadly. It almost felt like our feedback from the first arc had been taken aboard.
I really liked the artwork as well. Felt very frantic, and like a Predator comic. I was somewhat surprised to spend the majority of the issue with the new characters, but the longer this went on, the more I feared -
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Theta showing up, being the hero and quickly offing one of the Predators.
Which is exactly what happened. It was predictable and a slap in the face of how the rest of the issue had been presented.
Solicitations for #3 are available.
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(https://i0.wp.com/www.comicsbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PREDATOR2023003_cvr-scaled.jpg)
Written by Ed Brisson | Art by Netho Diaz | Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli | Variant Cover by Martin Coccolo | 32 Pages | $3.99 | On-sale: 05/17/23
A WOLF IN WOLF'S CLOTHING! Theta has gotten the crew to her ship, but an unexpected ambush by the Predators prevents them from boarding...that is, except for one. While Theta fights for her life, Kiyoshi boards the Sandpiper and prepares to escape, leaving everyone else at the bloodlust-laced mercy of the Predators. After all, what else but betrayal is to be expected from some of society's most ruthless deviants?
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 12, 2023, 10:02:00 AMQuote from: RakaiThwei on Mar 12, 2023, 12:07:06 AMSpoiler
If some of the human characters are from different points of TIME which this article mentions... then that means Predators have time travel? What the hell?
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There's no time travel. It's the Predators keeping them in cryosleep (or equivalent) until they want to use the prey.
I picked up and read through the first issue yesterday. I actually really enjoyed it - until the last page. It was nice to see the Predators being very deadly. It almost felt like our feedback from the first arc had been taken aboard.
I really liked the artwork as well. Felt very frantic, and like a Predator comic. I was somewhat surprised to spend the majority of the issue with the new characters, but the longer this went on, the more I feared -
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Theta showing up, being the hero and quickly offing one of the Predators.
Which is exactly what happened. It was predictable and a slap in the face of how the rest of the issue had been presented.
I read it in the shop then put it back on the shelf lol
Your assessment is accurate imo too.
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It was decent until theta showed up. I really hate that character and she's the reason I'm not spending any of my money on this one either.
What a shame.
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 08, 2023, 06:31:23 AMMight not be the same preserve planet. Even then, I think there was something about the Berserker Predators having taken over that planet from the Classics - might have been something from the old Predators tie-ins.
The images seem a little out of focus - hoping that's just the uploads. I'm looking forward to this though.
Definitely from the Dark Horse PREDATORS prequel comics and to some extent, the sequel but personally I don't count those as canon to the films as there's too many inconsistencies with those comics and the movie itself, primarily the designs of some of tech which the Super Predators use, and even the designs of the Super Predators. And then there's also the Stop Motion comic which... kind of contradicts the idea that the Traditional Predators hunt on Preserve Planets, as we see Crucified behaving like he's been captured and is running and fighting the Super Predators.
But I found the comic online and... I really don't like that Marvel has decided to establish that the Traditional Predators are the ones now using the preserve planet or a preserve planet. They just really don't seem to be that type of Predators to do that. If they wanted to use the Super Predators, why not just come up with new and unique designs for new Super Predators?
Quote from: Engineer on Mar 12, 2023, 10:54:01 PMSpoiler
It was decent until theta showed up. I really hate that character and she's the reason I'm not spending any of my money on this one either.
What a shame.
She's no Machiko Noguchi, that's for sure...
Quote from: RakaiThwei on Mar 19, 2023, 06:54:03 AMQuote from: Corporal Hicks on Mar 08, 2023, 06:31:23 AMMight not be the same preserve planet. Even then, I think there was something about the Berserker Predators having taken over that planet from the Classics - might have been something from the old Predators tie-ins.
The images seem a little out of focus - hoping that's just the uploads. I'm looking forward to this though.
Definitely from the Dark Horse PREDATORS prequel comics and to some extent, the sequel but personally I don't count those as canon to the films as there's too many inconsistencies with those comics and the movie itself, primarily the designs of some of tech which the Super Predators use, and even the designs of the Super Predators. And then there's also the Stop Motion comic which... kind of contradicts the idea that the Traditional Predators hunt on Preserve Planets, as we see Crucified behaving like he's been captured and is running and fighting the Super Predators.
But I found the comic online and... I really don't like that Marvel has decided to establish that the Traditional Predators are the ones now using the preserve planet or a preserve planet. They just really don't seem to be that type of Predators to do that. If they wanted to use the Super Predators, why not just come up with new and unique designs for new Super Predators?
Quote from: Engineer on Mar 12, 2023, 10:54:01 PMSpoiler
It was decent until theta showed up. I really hate that character and she's the reason I'm not spending any of my money on this one either.
What a shame.
She's no Machiko Noguchi, that's for sure...
I don't mean to defend this series...
But the regular preds could very easily come from different clans, with different cultures, just like people, and have different hunting preferences. Same with the super preds. So I don't see the harm in a group of the regular preds having their own game preserve planet.
https://twitter.com/nethodiazz/status/1638175202873081858
Solicitations for #4
https://www.gamesradar.com/marvel-comics-june-2023-solicitations-covers/
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Ed Brisson (W) • NETHO DIAZ (A)
Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli
Variant Cover by JUNGGEUN YOON
SACRIFICES MUST BE MADE!
A fight for control of the Sandpiper breaks out as distrust and fear splits the survivors into opposing camps. Theta must decide whether a human life is worth giving up the last remaining connection to her family. What lengths will Theta go to quench her thirst for vengeance...and who will she be willing to sacrifice in the process?
(https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pWCYBCn2GotPZVkC3ktrBc.jpg)
On Sale June 21
I have to say.. I like where this series is going (vaguely reminiscent of Forever Midnight) and including the
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River Ghosts
along with other extraterrestrials is a great touch, even though the creatures in issue 1 resembled hell-hounds a bit too closely, but one thing I can't get over Isla's mention of Colombia in 1987 instead of Guatemala. Also, the letterer misspelled Colombia, Columbia. D'oh!
Finally read issues 1 & 2 and so far I'm digging this arc more than the previous one.
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I'm intrigued by the Preds storing humans in stasis just to hunt them as it adds another level of horror to them. Wasn't overly excited to see Theta come in and save the day but was pleasantly surprised to see her lose an arm in the following issue!
So far so good. Looking forward to the next issue!
Quote from: Xiggz456 on Apr 15, 2023, 06:00:58 PMFinally read issues 1 & 2 and so far I'm digging this arc more than the previous one.
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I'm intrigued by the Preds storing humans in stasis just to hunt them as it adds another level of horror to them. Wasn't overly excited to see Theta come in and save the day but was pleasantly surprised to see her lose an arm in the following issue!
So far so good. Looking forward to the next issue!
Same here, everything was looking promising for me as well, but they just had to bring Theta into this. Agreed, at least she lost an arm. No human, man, woman or mutant should be able to take down 20+ Predators. Period. That is the only unforgivable thing about Marvels Predator, they made Predators weak and the main character a super hero. How Marvel of them. Now I see articles of how "Marvels Predator proves predators are not as smart as you might think" "predators become the prey"...it's ruining the Predator reputation. They used to be hard won fights from the main character in the films and old comics, it took a lot of planning, luck and skill to kill just 1 of them.
Quote from: Xiggz456 on Apr 15, 2023, 06:00:58 PMFinally read issues 1 & 2 and so far I'm digging this arc more than the previous one.
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I'm intrigued by the Preds storing humans in stasis just to hunt them as it adds another level of horror to them. Wasn't overly excited to see Theta come in and save the day but was pleasantly surprised to see her lose an arm in the following issue!
So far so good. Looking forward to the next issue!
Let me know when...
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she loses her head haha
Predator: The Preserve #5 final issue of series July 2023 solicitation
https://prhcomics.com/book/?isbn=75960620626100511
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THERE'S NO GLORY IN LOSING THE GAME! It's the final showdown. The group of humans are officially divided and entangled in the ultimate hunt...against each other. There's no doubt that it's going to be a bloodbath, but it's anyone's guess as to who will make it out alive, gain possession of the Sandpiper and, ultimately, salvation. But there's a Predator lurking on the ship, so whoever survives will have to go head-to-head against one of the galaxy's most deadly hunters. Find out the fate of your favorite characters in the action-packed conclusion to Ed Brisson and Netho Diaz's "The Preserve" story arc!
Big news if you use the Marvel app to read your comics...
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-comics-app-purchases-moving-to-marvel-unlimited
Apologies if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but I found it relevant and wanted to share.
I recently got my hands on a copy of the Predator novelization and came across this..
Dillon: "Once you get it in your blood, you're hooked" referring to repelling from a helicopter
Dutch: "Man, you've been readin' too many Marvel comics."
In the film, Dutch's response was "You never were that smart."
I hope we get a reference to this line in Brisson's ongoing Predator series.
I finally read #2, and I'm really enjoying this run (Theta's predictable last minute save in #1 aside). The time displaced prey is interesting - makes me wonder if that was inspired by the Predators 2 details we got out of Alex when we had him on the podcast. Was really surprised to see the River Ghosts return and very excited by that. I do hope it's something substantial...
https://twitter.com/nethodiazz/status/1658102367223525384
#3 should be out today.
https://twitter.com/nethodiazz/status/1661068616610005007
Quote from: Corporal Hicks on May 23, 2023, 09:03:25 PMhttps://twitter.com/nethodiazz/status/1661068616610005007
Interesting.. this pencil drawing is different than what is in the actual comic release..
I can't make out top left quad, but is it..
FOUR SHIP
KILL PREY
though, I'm guessing it's
FIND SHIP
KELL PREY
In the comic release, the dialect is blown up and cut off so it's hard to make any of it out. It just looks like a bunch of Y's.
A little late to the game but I've just read #3. I'm actually really enjoying this series. It was great to see the
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River Ghosts show up. I'd still love to learn more about them going forwards, but I think that'll be it for this series. I'm happy to got a reappearance though.
It's great to see Theta get mamed like that and have it become this huge thing for this issue. We only got a glimpse at her injuries and previous augmentations in the last series, so I'm hoping we get to see more of a focus on her new arm in the next issue.
I continue to love the new characters and how the dynamic is turning out here. Especially loving those OWLF members and their reactions to seeing all the Predator gear and intel Theta has onboard.
The line and colouring continues to be great too. There's been some fantastic panels. I think I'm going to have to get some of the original art to hang up in my office.
The trade paperback collection of Marvel's Predator Volume 2 - The Preserve is now available for preorder.
Currently scheduled for release October 25th.
https://www.amazon.com/PREDATOR-ED-BRISSON-VOL-PRESERVE/dp/1302926209/
I'm gonna wait on the paperback. I did not enjoy the first one. Took me awhile to finally read it (I am so behind) but I hope things pick up because that's not Predator I just read. Real intrigued about the game preserve though.
I really enjoyed that. I need to sit down and read from start to finish, but that was a much stronger all around run and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
i feel like the ending was a bit weak, also it kind of baited the reader with Allen
Quote from: PAS Spinelli on Jul 31, 2023, 03:45:01 PMi feel like the ending was a bit weak, also it kind of baited the reader with Allen
Did it? I all got was a lead on seeing what became of OWLF. Which would be great to see, with Illfonic just leaving what became of OWLF and the human cast in the dust.
Personally I would love to see Dutch still active in this time. Makes sense seeing that his cells stopped aging.
He is still yet to become the cyborg we saw in AvP: Arcade.
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 03, 2023, 05:25:26 PMHe is still yet to become the cyborg we saw in AvP: Arcade.
I'd be speechless if they went into that route. Like on one hand, a cool reminder of the arcade and would sort of make sense after battling so many Predators that an arm would be gone in a conflict of some kind. On the other hand, it would feel a bit too goofy as in even in another series, Arnie's character will always be related to a cyborg somehow and not his own thing. A huge mix of emotions.
I just find this fun that it sort of fits together with AvP: Arcade, I doubt it was meant for that.
Quote from: Wweyland on Aug 04, 2023, 11:46:41 AMI just find this fun that it sort of fits together with AvP: Arcade, I doubt it was meant for that.
I would like the AVP: Arcade storyline to comeback in some way as some kind of stand alone story/universe. It's too fun for it to just stay in the past.
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Aug 05, 2023, 09:07:02 PMQuote from: Wweyland on Aug 04, 2023, 11:46:41 AMI just find this fun that it sort of fits together with AvP: Arcade, I doubt it was meant for that.
I would like the AVP: Arcade storyline to comeback in some way as some kind of stand alone story/universe. It's too fun for it to just stay in the past.
I'm all for subtle hints pointing at these events happened.
Just read through the whole arc in one go and tonally this one hits the mark much more than the first series. Really well done and fun story with plenty of twists that really help keep you hooked issue to issue.
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Really intrigued at the prospect of Theta and Paolo hunting for locations where human prey are abducted and stored as it not only gives Theta a new purpose but it's also a new aspect of the Predators that ultimately makes them even more terrifying.
Podcast review is up: https://www.avpgalaxy.net/2023/10/11/a-metric-shit-ton-of-luck-reviewing-predator-the-preserve-avp-galaxy-podcast-171/
Quote from: Mr.Turok on Aug 05, 2023, 09:07:02 PMQuote from: Wweyland on Aug 04, 2023, 11:46:41 AMI just find this fun that it sort of fits together with AvP: Arcade, I doubt it was meant for that.
I would like the AVP: Arcade storyline to comeback in some way as some kind of stand alone story/universe. It's too fun for it to just stay in the past.
I'm all for Linn Kurosawa appearing in 'Alien' prior to a crossover 😃
Predator is in the rick & morty season premier along with hugh jackman