Predator vs. Wolverine
Predator vs. Wolverine | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
Format | Limited series |
Publication date | September – December 2023 |
No. of issues | 4 |
Main character(s) | Wolverine Yautja |
Creative team | |
Written by | Ben Percy[1] |
Artist(s) |
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Letterer(s) | Cory Petit |
Editor(s) | Sarah Brunstad |
Collected editions | |
Predator vs. Wolverine | ISBN 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Jewell, Stephen (September 19, 2023). "Interview: Predator Versus Wolverine "just makes sense," says Benjamin Percy". GamesRadar+. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Bonomolo, Cameron (August 17, 2023). "Marvel Previews Predator vs. Wolverine". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brooke, David (August 18, 2023). "Marvel teases 'The Longest Hunt' in 'Predator vs. Wolverine' #1". AIPT Comics. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Johnston, Rich (December 3, 2023). "Predator vs. Wolverine Tops Bleeding Cool Bestseller List". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schedeen, Jesse (June 8, 2023). "Wolverine Will Battle the Predator in New Marvel Series". IGN. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ 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.
External links
[edit]- Marvel Staff (June 8, 2022). "Predator vs. Wolverine: The Predator Enters the Marvel Universe". Marvel.com.