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Predator vs. Wolverine

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Predator vs. Wolverine
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
FormatLimited series
Publication dateSeptember – December 2023
No. of issues4
Main character(s)Wolverine
Yautja
Creative team
Written byBen Percy[1]
Artist(s)
Letterer(s)Cory Petit
Editor(s)Sarah Brunstad
Collected editions
Predator vs. WolverineISBN 978-130295-5045

Predator vs. Wolverine is an American comic book limited series written by Ben Percy, drawn by Greg Land, Andrea Di Vito, and Ken Lashley. and published by Marvel Comics. A crossover between the Predator franchise and the Marvel Universe, the series follows James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine as he is subjected to a "Long Hunt" by a Yautja over the course of a century.[5][6]

Receiving a universally positive critical reception, the series was republished as a graphic novel in April 2024,[7][8] and was followed by Predator vs. Black Panther (2024), Predator vs. Spider-Man, and Predator Kills the Marvel Universe (both 2025), all again written by Ben Percy.

Publication history

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In July 2020, Marvel Comics was announced to be developing a new line of Predator comic books to release in 2021,[9] 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".[10][11] In May 2022, a series of variant covers depicting Marvel characters encountering Yautja were published, including two featuring a Yautja and Wolverine.[12] In June 2023, Predator vs. Wolverine was announced, written by Ben Percy and illustrated by Greg Land, Andrea Di Vito, and Ken Lashley.[13]

The four-issue series was published from September 20 to December 27, 2023.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Jewell, Stephen (September 19, 2023). "Interview: Predator Versus Wolverine "just makes sense," says Benjamin Percy". GamesRadar+. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Spry, Jeff (September 4, 2023). "Marvel's 'Predator vs. Wolverine #1' claws its way through 8 awesome variant covers". Space.com. Retrieved September 4, 2023.
  3. ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (August 17, 2023). "Marvel Previews Predator vs. Wolverine". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. ^ Marvel Staff (August 21, 2023). "See Wolverine and the Predator Cross Blades in New 'Predator vs. Wolverine' #1 Covers". Marvel.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Brooke, David (August 18, 2023). "Marvel teases 'The Longest Hunt' in 'Predator vs. Wolverine' #1". AIPT Comics. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Tardive, Ambrose (August 31, 2023). ""The Longest Hunt": Predator vs. Wolverine Confirms Logan Has a New Nemesis, Not a One-Off Fight". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. ^ Marston], George; Salmon, Will (November 16, 2023). "Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of Marvel's February 2024 solicitations revealed". GamesRadar+. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Johnston, Rich (December 3, 2023). "Predator vs. Wolverine Tops Bleeding Cool Bestseller List". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  9. ^ Jackson, Matthew (July 2, 2020). "Marvel Set to Publish New Alien and Predator Comics in 2021". Syfy. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Diaz, Eric (July 2, 2020). "Alien and Predator Franchises Coming To Marvel Comics". Nerdist. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  11. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (December 7, 2020). "Marvel Comics to Launch Alien Series in March 2021". IGN. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  12. ^ Marvel Staff (May 2, 2022). "The Predator Hunts the Marvel Universe in Fearsome New Variant Covers". Marvel.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  13. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (June 8, 2023). "Wolverine Will Battle the Predator in New Marvel Series". IGN. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
  14. ^ Spry, Jeff (June 12, 2023). "Marvel's new 'Predator vs Wolverine' miniseries pits alien against mutant in a clawed showdown". Space.com. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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