Preview: Predator returns to the Marvel U, as the Yautja battle Black Panther next month

Here’s one you might not have seen coming, as writer Benjamin Percy is back in the Predator fold for a Marvel mashup with Black Panther.

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The dust has long-settled on Wolverine’s formerly-ongoing battle with one of the cosmic hunters known as Yautja, but there’s more Marvel Universe action to come for the Predator. That’ll be by way of a surprising mix that brings the aliens to none other than Wakanda for a showdown with Black Panther. And this time around, it won’t be just a sole Predator who’s on the hunt.

From Predator-vet, writer Benjamin Percy, Predator vs Black Panther will feature the art of Chris Allen, who’ll be joined by Sean Damien Hill, Craig Yeung, and Lee Ferguson for the mini-series. It’s looking like it’ll be four issues of solid action too, with more than one Predator clan setting their sights on Wakanda.

The mission? Claim the African nation’s Vibranium for themselves, and give their tech a serious upgrade. Check out an unlettered preview below, for a sneak peek of what’s in store for Marvel’s Panther, and check out the full collection of variant covers for issue #1.

WAKANDA…IS PREY? You saw the Marvel Universe’s most tenacious mutant go up against one of the greatest killing machines in history in PREDATOR VS. WOLVERINE – and survive. Now the planet Earth lives on in Predator lore…a planet full of the most exhilarating prey they could imagine! And the strongest weapons in the Multiverse are in their sights. When a young Predator with something to prove comes for Wakanda’s vibranium, the Black Panther faces an enemy whose resources rival those of his great nation. Who will prove stronger?

Marvel Comics press release

Ready for a whole new hunt? Predator vs Black Panther #1 (of 4) arrives on the stands next month, on August 21st, 2024.