Predator vs. Black Panther

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Predator vs. Black Panther
Publication information
Publisher Marvel Comics
Format Limited series
Publication dateAugust – November 2024
No. of issues4
Main character(s) Black Panther
Yautja Princes
Creative team
Written by Ben Percy
Artist(s)
  • Chris Allen
  • Lee Ferguson
  • Sean Damien Hill
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]

Contents

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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Damore, Megan (April 21, 2025). "April 23's New Marvel Comics: The Full List". Marvel.com . Retrieved April 21, 2025.
  5. Jackson, Matthew (July 2, 2020). "Marvel Set to Publish New Alien and Predator Comics in 2021". Syfy . Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  6. Diaz, Eric (July 2, 2020). "Alien and Predator Franchises Coming To Marvel Comics". Nerdist . Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  7. Schedeen, Jesse (December 7, 2020). "Marvel Comics to Launch Alien Series in March 2021". IGN . Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  8. Marvel Staff (May 2, 2022). "The Predator Hunts the Marvel Universe in Fearsome New Variant Covers". Marvel.com . Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  9. Outlaw, Kofi (May 23, 2024). "Predator vs. Black Panther Comic Series Announced". ComicBook.com . Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  10. Jennings, Collier (November 20, 2024). "Predator vs. Black Panther #4 review". AIPT Comics. Retrieved November 20, 2024.