Marvel Announces Predator vs. Black Panther Series!

[RakaiThwei]

Second Issue is out, not much to look at actually:

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A fight between the Dora Milaje and a Predator hunting party results in the Dora Milaje turning to retreat.

T'Challa recovers and manages to take down a Predator with an assist from a crocodile.

Shuri survives and is trying to regroup, but gets kidnapped by a Predator

The Prince manages not only get his own vibranium spear, but also finds where all the Vibranium of Wakanda is stored.

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A transition issue from point A to B, not a huge fan of the art here but its ok.

While this issue wasn't really interesting as compared to the first one, I really did like a few things on what this issue more or less established such as...

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The Predators being superior to the Dora Milaje, so much so that Okoye and her warriors literally panicked so hard that they had forgotten their training and decided to run out of self-preservation-- which didn't work out so well anyway.

And the lead Predator finding the Vibranium deposit... Oh ho...!

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SHIT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN, PEOPLE!!

[Mr.Turok]

Second Issue is out, not much to look at actually:

Spoiler

A fight between the Dora Milaje and a Predator hunting party results in the Dora Milaje turning to retreat.

T'Challa recovers and manages to take down a Predator with an assist from a crocodile.

Shuri survives and is trying to regroup, but gets kidnapped by a Predator

The Prince manages not only get his own vibranium spear, but also finds where all the Vibranium of Wakanda is stored.

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A transition issue from point A to B, not a huge fan of the art here but its ok.

While this issue wasn't really interesting as compared to the first one, I really did like a few things on what this issue more or less established such as...

Spoiler

The Predators being superior to the Dora Milaje, so much so that Okoye and her warriors literally panicked so hard that they had forgotten their training and decided to run out of self-preservation-- which didn't work out so well anyway.

And the lead Predator finding the Vibranium deposit... Oh ho...!

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SHIT'S ABOUT TO GO DOWN, PEOPLE!!

That caught me by surprise, I never thought they were going to get shaken that bad.

[Corporal Hicks]

A transition issue from point A to B, not a huge fan of the art here but its ok.

I need to check if they swapped artists, but I wasn't keen on this issue's visuals either and I remember rather enjoying the artwork in the first.

Second issue was fine. The thing was the crocodile was cool. It's always nice to see animals get involved. I also like the shift in goals from the Prince Predator, even after achieving his aims at a basic level. I am definitely curious to see how it pans out going forwards.

[RakaiThwei]

A preview for Predator vs Black Panther #3 has been released!

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/10/25/marvel-preview-predator-vs-black-panther-3/

[Mr.Turok]

Going to be interesting how he went around to call them Predators. I still want to know how Wolverine knew to call them Yautja.

[RakaiThwei]

Going to be interesting how he went around to call them Predators. I still want to know how Wolverine knew to call them Yautja.

Quickly glanced at this issue online but uh... I think this one is definitely the weakest entry in the series.

[Mr.Turok]

Going to be interesting how he went around to call them Predators. I still want to know how Wolverine knew to call them Yautja.

Quickly glanced at this issue online but uh... I think this one is definitely the weakest entry in the series.

Yeah, unfortunately the third issue also isn't progressing either, but at least Falcon shows up in the end.

[RakaiThwei]

Issue four has been released and well...

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I didn't expect this outcome. The Predators won this crossover. They won the long game and in attrition and the spoils of war.

T'challa lost and while the Predator Prince was blown up thanks to Shuri planting the bomb on the ship... the Predators STILL got the Vibranium in the End with the Predator King and his other son claiming the spoils.

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And the third crossover?!

WHO SAW THAT COMING?!

[Mr.Turok]

It's not bad. The overall comic crossover was great but Predator vs Wolverine had such a better and solid story and narrative rhythm to it.

And the third crossover?!

WHO SAW THAT COMING?!

Looking at the third crossover and the ending of Black Panther vs Predator...

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Is it possible that the vibrainum upgrade will trickle down the Predator that will hunt Spider Man? Give it a better chance, as Spider-Man does have a higher power scale compared to it.

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[RakaiThwei]

It's not bad. The overall comic crossover was great but Predator vs Wolverine had such a better and solid story and narrative rhythm to it.

I agree 100%.

Plus, it didn't bring in that Predators follow a monarchy. I hated that the most about the Black Panther crossover.

Looking at the third crossover and the ending of Black Panther vs Predator...

Spoiler

Is it possible that the vibrainum upgrade will trickle down the Predator that will hunt Spider Man? Give it a better chance, as Spider-Man does have a higher power scale compared to it.

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Well... As far as power scaling a Predator and Spider-Man, I would have to disagree to a certain extent.

Yes, Spider-Man can take an Unblooded to a Blooded.

But an Elite Yautja? Assuming we take the physical feats of Scarface.. who was able to lift large security doors that were meant to keep out Xenomorphs from reactor fans... I'd say the strength might be comparable.

[Russ840]

It's not bad. The overall comic crossover was great but Predator vs Wolverine had such a better and solid story and narrative rhythm to it.

I agree 100%.

Plus, it didn't bring in that Predators follow a monarchy. I hated that the most about the Black Panther crossover.

Looking at the third crossover and the ending of Black Panther vs Predator...

Spoiler

Is it possible that the vibrainum upgrade will trickle down the Predator that will hunt Spider Man? Give it a better chance, as Spider-Man does have a higher power scale compared to it.

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Well... As far as power scaling a Predator and Spider-Man, I would have to disagree to a certain extent.

Yes, Spider-Man can take an Unblooded to a Blooded.

But an Elite Yautja? Assuming we take the physical feats of Scarface.. who was able to lift large security doors that were meant to keep out Xenomorphs from reactor fans... I'd say the strength might be comparable.

Not sure Predator has ever displayed the strength and durability of Spider-Man. Spidey can lift 10 Tonnes and has some serious durability. Predator got felled by a tree trunk Arnie hoisted up in the air.

[RakaiThwei]

Not sure Predator has ever displayed the strength and durability of Spider-Man. Spidey can lift 10 Tonnes and has some serious durability. Predator got felled by a tree trunk Arnie hoisted up in the air.

If you're only going by the movies, no.

But if you count the EU material, such as the game Predator: Concrete Jungle, then Predators are nothing to scoff at. Scarface was able to lift a massive security gate, overwhelming the locks in doing so.

[Mr.Turok]

Well... As far as power scaling a Predator and Spider-Man, I would have to disagree to a certain extent.

Yes, Spider-Man can take an Unblooded to a Blooded.

But an Elite Yautja? Assuming we take the physical feats of Scarface.. who was able to lift large security doors that were meant to keep out Xenomorphs from reactor fans... I'd say the strength might be comparable.

That is true. It's just the matter of having someone at Marvel remembering the feats of EU Predators being far different from film.

Gave me a fun thought, Scarface with an updated DBC arsenal and gear from Vibrainum. If only we can get peak such as this.

Not sure Predator has ever displayed the strength and durability of Spider-Man. Spidey can lift 10 Tonnes and has some serious durability. Predator got felled by a tree trunk Arnie hoisted up in the air.

With the current Marvel Predators, one of them managed to survive and shrug off a temple felled on them filled with explosives. Seems like Marvel's Predators are just built different from the mainline film counterparts.

[Russ840]

Yeah. I still can't see predator landing a blow. Spidey is too fast and his spider-sense will make I so hard for a Pred to land a hit. I also still think he is on another label in strength. Spider-Man beat carnage recently and his base strength is 50 tonnes lifting and he has some serious cutting weapons.

Now. I'm sure the Preds will level the playing field to negate his spider-sense or something like that.

[Xiggz456]

Just read all 4 issues in one go and overall I liked the direction Percy took with this one! This wasn't a typical hunt story line but instead used some predator politics to drive the story. Once again Percy did a solid job blending the two lores together and I'm excited to see where he goes with Predator vs Spider-man! Art wise this really reminded me of Bad Blood with busy yet detailed panels of Predator mayhem and carnage which kept my eyes glued to the page to make sure I caught every tiny detail!

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Also liked that this Predator had something to prove and refused to quit even when he was repeatedly bested; which as long as he's not dying would technically give him a chance to redeem his honor. And I was shocked when he cut Black Panther's leg off! Also, Percy left this one wide open for a sequel and it makes me question if the Predator VS Marvel characters are its own continuity?! I would be very interested in this approach myself!

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Would absolutely recommend this one to both Predator and Marvel fans!