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Creation & Design

The Predator was created by Jim Thomas and John Thomas for the 1987 film 'Predator'. The character was designed to be a formidable alien hunter, showcasing advanced technology and a unique culture centered around hunting.

Early Years

The Predator made its comic book debut in 'Predator: Concrete Jungle' in 1990, where it was depicted as a relentless hunter in an urban environment, establishing its reputation in the comic book world.

Character Development

Over the years, the Predator has evolved from a simple movie monster to a complex character with a rich lore, exploring themes of honor, survival, and the nature of the hunt.

Cultural Reception

The Predator has been well-received in both film and comic adaptations, becoming a cultural icon known for its unique design and hunting prowess.

Character Details

Real Name:
Yautja
First Appearance:
Predator #1
Aliases:
The Hunter, The Ultimate Hunter
Species:
Yautja
Gender:
male
Affiliations:
Predator Clan, The Hunters
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Advanced technology, Stealth, Hunting skills
Equipment:
Plasma caster, Smart disc, Cloaking device, Wrist blades
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
7' 6"
Eye Color:
yellow
Hair Color:
none

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Predator #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 1989
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Predator #1
 
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1st appearance of Predator in a standard comic book

Marvel acquired the rights to publish Alien and Predator comics from Dark Horse in 2020

Dark Horse Presents #36
Dark Horse ⋅ 1990
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Dark Horse Presents #36
 
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First battle of Aliens vs Predator

Dark Horse Presents #36
Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1990
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Dark Horse Presents #36
 
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Variant cover art by Dave Dorman

Batman Versus Predator #1
DC ⋅ 1991
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Batman Versus Predator #1
 
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Part one of a three-issue series that spawned two follow-up series

Batman Versus Predator #1
Prestige ⋅ DC ⋅ 1992
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Batman Versus Predator #1
 
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Prestige format edition, higher quality paper, cardstock connecting cover

Batman Versus Predator #1
Prestige ⋅ DC ⋅ 1992
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Batman Versus Predator #1
 
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Prestige format edition, higher quality paper, cardstock connecting cover

Aliens / Predator: The Deadliest of the Species #1
Silver ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1993
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Aliens / Predator: The Deadliest of the Species #1
 
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Variant silver-foil Ashcan edition, limited to 1,000

Distributed selectively at comic conventions in a protective sleeve with a gold stamp labeled Official Hero Original Seal of Authenticity

Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1
TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 1994
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Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1
 
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Published by Dark Horse and Valiant

Trade Paperback reprinting 'Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter #1 and #2

Dark Horse Presents #137
Dark Horse ⋅ 1998
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Dark Horse Presents #137
 
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Final Predator story in the Dark Horse Presents series

A Predator slaughters a group of Nazis in search of lost treasure

Dark Horse Presents #146
Dark Horse ⋅ 1999
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Dark Horse Presents #146
 
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Aliens vs. Predator story

Copies ordered by retailers: 5,849

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #1
 
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Team-up of Ripley and Predators versus Alien/Terminator hybrids

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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #2
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #2
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 17,143

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4
Dark Horse ⋅ 2000
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #4
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 18,900

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator
TPB ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2001
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator
 
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96-page softcover collection of the four issue limited series published in 2001

Original retail price: $11.95

Values reflect first printing

Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #3
Dark Horse ⋅ 2002
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Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator #3
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 17,950

Alien vs. Predator: Whoever Wins We Lose #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2005
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Alien vs. Predator: Whoever Wins We Lose #1
 
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Promotional mini-comic distributed with the unrated Aliens vs Predator DVD, sold exclusively at Best Buy

Reprint of Alien vs Predator Annual #1 with foil cover

Predator #1
Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2009
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Predator #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Warner, limited to 1,000 copies

1 of 16 books offered free-of-charge to 10 randomly selected retailers in a Dark Horse promotion that awarded 100 special edition variants to each store

Predators Movie Adaptation #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2010
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Predators Movie Adaptation #1
 
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Official adaptation of the 2010 Predators film

Cover is a promotional image from Twentieth Century Fox

Prometheus: Fire and Stone - Omega #1
Dark Horse ⋅ 2015
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Prometheus: Fire and Stone - Omega #1
 
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44-page one-shot featuring Prometheus, Aliens and Predator

Predator: Life and Death #1
Variant ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2016
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Predator: Life and Death #1
 
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Variant cover art by Chris Warner inspired by Dark Horse Presents #35 (1989)

Includes a story titled Predator: Life and Death featuring Predators, Aliens, and the Prometheus Engineers

DC Comics / Dark Horse Comics Crossovers: Batman vs Predator
TPB ⋅ DC ⋅ 2017
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DC Comics / Dark Horse Comics Crossovers: Batman vs Predator
 
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368-page, softcover tradepaperback

Collects all three Batman vs Predator limited series: Batman vs Predator I, II: Bloodmatch, III: Blood Ties

Original cover price: $34.99

30th Anniversary: Predator - The Original Comics Series #1
Hardcover ⋅ Dark Horse ⋅ 2017
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30th Anniversary: Predator - The Original Comics Series #1
 
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320-page hardcover collection of stories including:

Predator: Concrete Jungle #1 - #4

Predator: Cold War #1 - #4

Predator: Dark River #1 - #4

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Original retail price: $49.99

Predator: The Original Screenplay #1
Non-Key
Dark Horse ⋅ 2020
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Predator: The Original Screenplay #1
 
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Comic book adaptation of the original 1984 screenplay 'Hunters' later renamed 'Predator' written by John and James Thomas

Predator #1
Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Predator #1
 
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Marvel begins publishing Predator

Predator #1
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2022
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Predator #1
 
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Variant cover art by Philip Tan

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