Predator vs. Black Panther
Predator vs. Black Panther | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
Format | Limited series |
Publication date | August – November 2024 |
No. of issues | 4 |
Main character(s) | Black Panther Yautja Princes |
Creative team | |
Written by | Ben Percy |
Artist(s) |
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Letterer(s) | Cory Petit |
Editor(s) | Sarah Brunstad |
Collected editions | |
Predator vs. Black Panther | ISBN 978-130296-0346 |
Predator vs. Black Panther is an American comic book limited series written by Ben Percy and published by Marvel Comics. A crossover between the Predator franchise and the Marvel Universe, the series follows Black Panther as he faces off against two rival Yautja princes seeking vibranium.[1][2]
Receiving a universally positive critical reception, the series was republished as a graphic novel in April 2025,[3][4] and was followed by Predator vs. Spider-Man, and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe (both 2025), both again written by Ben Percy, the latter a direct continuation of Predator vs. Black Panther.
Publication history
[edit]In July 2020, Marvel Comics was announced to be developing a new line of Predator comic books to release in 2021,[5] with a "First Look" by David Finch featuring a Yautja (Predator) standing atop the Fantastic Four's Baxter Building, who stated that "I cannot wait to see the [Predator] wreaking havoc in the Marvel Universe".[6][7] In May 2022, a series of variant covers depicting Marvel characters encountering Yautja were published, including two featuring a Yautja and Black Panther.[8] In June 2023, Predator vs. Black Panther was announced, written by Ben Percy, who previously wrote Predator vs. Wolverine.[9]
The four-issue series was published from August 21 to November 20, 2024.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Jennings, Collier (August 21, 2024). "'Predator VS Black Panther' #1 launches a bloody battle on the fields of Wakanda". AIPT Comics. Retrieved August 21, 2024.
- ^ Banerjee, Sampurna (May 23, 2024). ""That's going to be one intense fight": After Wolverine, Marvel Will Put Black Panther Up Against Predator in a Historic Four Issue Crossover". FandomWire. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Quaintance, Zack (April 15, 2025). "Top Comics to Buy for April 16, 2025: Turtles, Joes, and Superman might have you feeling like an '80s kid again". Comics Beat. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
- ^ Damore, Megan (April 21, 2025). "April 23's New Marvel Comics: The Full List". Marvel.com. Retrieved April 21, 2025.
- ^ Jackson, Matthew (July 2, 2020). "Marvel Set to Publish New Alien and Predator Comics in 2021". Syfy. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Diaz, Eric (July 2, 2020). "Alien and Predator Franchises Coming To Marvel Comics". Nerdist. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (December 7, 2020). "Marvel Comics to Launch Alien Series in March 2021". IGN. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
- ^ Marvel Staff (May 2, 2022). "The Predator Hunts the Marvel Universe in Fearsome New Variant Covers". Marvel.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Outlaw, Kofi (May 23, 2024). "Predator vs. Black Panther Comic Series Announced". ComicBook.com. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ Jennings, Collier (November 20, 2024). "Predator vs. Black Panther #4 review". AIPT Comics. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Marvel Staff (July 17, 2024). "'Predator vs. Black Panther' Sends the Galaxy's Deadliest Hunter to Wakanda". Marvel.com.