Marvel Comics has revealed that the next Predator series will pit our favorite glowing-blooded extraterrestrial hunter against Wakanda’s protector, the Black Panther! This announcement follows the success and popularity of the Predator vs. Wolverine series!
Predator vs. Wolverine’s Benjamin Percy is writing the Predator’s second crossover with a Marvel superhero. Percy discussed the reasons behind the Predator’s current journey to Wakanda and the triumph of the previous crossover in an interview with io9.
“I put all of my creative poison into Predator vs. Wolverine, so it was extremely gratifying to see the reader and retailer response—for the floppies and for the collected trade.” he told them. “The strong sales encouraged the idea of expanding the storyline.”
The Predators came across vibranium and adamantium there, and one of them was on his way to Wakanda to obtain more of the latter. He will face Black Panther there along with “warring Predator tribes, a Predator King,” and other things.
“If the first installment was about the hunt for a man, it made sense to elevate the stakes and make this book about the battle for a kingdom.” Benjamin Percy tells Gizmodo, “There are a number of reasons that Black Panther makes for a great adversary and Wakanda makes for great stage (including the fact that the perimeter shield, when locked down, creates a hunting preserve). But then you throw vibranium into the mix, and you’ve got a really interesting (and fresh) Predator narrative. The Yautja covet their weapons and trophies—and the kingdom’s vast stores of this rare cosmic metal would be impossible to resist.”
Predator vs. Black Panther will have some sort of Predator royalty, however, Percy is understandably keeping the specifics of the plot under wraps. What’s the Black Panther story people are most familiar with?” he teased. “The battle over the throne between T’Challa and Killmonger. I’m channeling something similar to that here—except on a cosmic scale. This Predator King has two sons who are at war with one another. Vibranium might be the weapon that determines their claim.”
Chris Allen is no stranger to the Wakandan hero since he worked on the titular comic in 2023. But he’s making his first appearance in the Predator series working with Percy on the interior artwork. An example of his work from the series is seen below.
Predator vs. Black Panther’s debut issue is presently scheduled to be released in comic book stores on August 21st! Predator vs. Wolverine is also available as a trade paperback, which you can order from Amazon.
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Source: io9
