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Batman versus Predator #1-11
DC Comics/Dark Horse: Batman vs. Predator
For the first time, all three BATMAN VS. PREDATOR miniseries are collected into one massive bloody collection, including the Eisner Award-winning BATMAN VS. PREDATOR #1-3 by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Adam Kubert ( LAST SON) and Andy Kubert (DARK KNIGHT THE MASTER RACE) in DC COMICS/DARK HORSE BATMAN VS. PREDATOR. While fear and darkness have always haunted the streets of Gotham City, a new terror has crept onto the rooftops and into the hearts of its citizens. An alien hunter known only as the Predator has come to Gotham to hunt its greatest warriors, and after a string of brutal murders, the Predator has its sights on Batman. In an epic showdown, the Dark Knight must use all of his skills, both martial and mental, to beat this otherworldly menace. After their first bloody contact, Batman faces off against the alien Predator a second time as a price is put on his head by a ruthless gangster. This time Batman enlists the help of the Huntress as he fends off both the assassins and the Predator. Finally, Batman and Robin must face a third incursion from space as a deadly gang war rages across the streets of Gotham. As Mr. Freeze and Catwoman entangle themselves in the web of death, Batman must learn to trust his young partner in order to defeat the alien menace for a third time. Collects BATMAN VS. PREDATOR #1-3 by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Adam Kubert ( LAST SON) and Andy Kubert (DARK KNIGHT THE MASTER RACE).
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First published June 13, 2017
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Dave Gibbons is an English comic book artist, writer and sometime letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries Watchmen and the Superman story "For the Man Who Has Everything". He also was an artist for the UK anthology 2000 AD, for which he contributed a large body of work from its first issue in 1977.
Gibbons broke into British comics by working on horror and action titles for both DC Thomson and IPC. When the science-fiction anthology title 2000 AD was set up in the mid-1970s, Gibbons contributed artwork to the first issue, Prog 01 (February 1977), and went on to draw the first 24 installments of Harlem Heroes, one of the founding (and pre-Judge Dredd) strips. Mid-way through the comic's first year he began illustrating Dan Dare, a cherished project for Gibbons who had been a fan of the original series. Also working on early feature Ro-Busters, Gibbons became one of the most prolific of 2000 AD's earliest creators, contributing artwork to 108 of the first 131 Progs/issues. He returned to the pages of "the Galaxy's Greatest Comic" in the early 1980s to create Rogue Trooper with writer Gerry Finley-Day and produce an acclaimed early run on that feature, before handing it over to a succession of other artists. He also illustrated a handful of Tharg's Future Shocks shorts, primarily with author Alan Moore. Gibbons departed from 2000 AD briefly in the late 1970s/early 1980s to became the lead artist on Doctor Who Weekly/Monthly, for which magazine he drew the main comic strip from issue #1 until #69, missing only four issues during that time.
He is best known in the US for collaborating with Alan Moore on the 12-issue limited series Watchmen, now one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time, and the only one to feature on Time's "Top 100 Novels" list. From the start of the 1990s, Gibbons began to focus as much on writing and inking as on drawing, contributing to a number of different titles and issues from a variety of companies. Particular highlights included, in 1990, Gibbons writing the three-issue World's Finest miniseries for artist Steve Rude and DC, while drawing Give Me Liberty for writer Frank Miller and Dark Horse Comics. He penned the first Batman Vs. Predator crossover for artists Andy and Adam Kubert (Dec 1991 - Feb 1992), and inked Rick Veitch and Stephen R. Bissette for half of Alan Moore's 1963 Image Comics series.
Works other than comics include providing the background art for the 1994 computer game Beneath a Steel Sky and the cover to K, the 1996 debut album by psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker. In 2007, he served as a consultant on the film Watchmen, which was adapted from the book, and released in March 2009. 2009's Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Director's Cut for the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms featured hand drawn art by Dave Gibbons.
There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name
Dave Gibbons is an English comic book artist, writer and sometime letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries Watchmen and the Superman story "For the Man Who Has Everything". He also was an artist for the UK anthology 2000 AD, for which he contributed a large body of work from its first issue in 1977.
Gibbons broke into British comics by working on horror and action titles for both DC Thomson and IPC. When the science-fiction anthology title 2000 AD was set up in the mid-1970s, Gibbons contributed artwork to the first issue, Prog 01 (February 1977), and went on to draw the first 24 installments of Harlem Heroes, one of the founding (and pre-Judge Dredd) strips. Mid-way through the comic's first year he began illustrating Dan Dare, a cherished project for Gibbons who had been a fan of the original series. Also working on early feature Ro-Busters, Gibbons became one of the most prolific of 2000 AD's earliest creators, contributing artwork to 108 of the first 131 Progs/issues. He returned to the pages of "the Galaxy's Greatest Comic" in the early 1980s to create Rogue Trooper with writer Gerry Finley-Day and produce an acclaimed early run on that feature, before handing it over to a succession of other artists. He also illustrated a handful of Tharg's Future Shocks shorts, primarily with author Alan Moore. Gibbons departed from 2000 AD briefly in the late 1970s/early 1980s to became the lead artist on Doctor Who Weekly/Monthly, for which magazine he drew the main comic strip from issue #1 until #69, missing only four issues during that time.
He is best known in the US for collaborating with Alan Moore on the 12-issue limited series Watchmen, now one of the best-selling graphic novels of all time, and the only one to feature on Time's "Top 100 Novels" list. From the start of the 1990s, Gibbons began to focus as much on writing and inking as on drawing, contributing to a number of different titles and issues from a variety of companies. Particular highlights included, in 1990, Gibbons writing the three-issue World's Finest miniseries for artist Steve Rude and DC, while drawing Give Me Liberty for writer Frank Miller and Dark Horse Comics. He penned the first Batman Vs. Predator crossover for artists Andy and Adam Kubert (Dec 1991 - Feb 1992), and inked Rick Veitch and Stephen R. Bissette for half of Alan Moore's 1963 Image Comics series.
Works other than comics include providing the background art for the 1994 computer game Beneath a Steel Sky and the cover to K, the 1996 debut album by psychedelic rock band Kula Shaker. In 2007, he served as a consultant on the film Watchmen, which was adapted from the book, and released in March 2009. 2009's Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Director's Cut for the Nintendo DS and Wii platforms featured hand drawn art by Dave Gibbons.
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June 28, 2017
What did I just read? I mean, really? How did this happen?
Fresh off of reading Dark Horse's acclaimed Aliens vs. Predator I decided to take a quick foray into another, even-more-outlandish mash-up featuring three linked tales of Gotham's very own Dark Knight versus the Hunter from the Stars...and it turned out to be some of the best Batman material I've ever read, reminiscent of Batman: The Long Halloween in terms of quality of the writing and art.
The stories were all similar to the second "Predator" film, which has largely been forgotten but which did introduce the idea of the merciless alien hunter amok in an "urban jungle". Well, what better urban jungle than Gotham, and what bigger trophy than The Bat?
I won't give much about the stories away, but it was very clever how each featured a Batman at a different stage in his crime-fighting career, with mob-fighting Batman front and centre in the first series, followed by a more mature, reluctant public icon Batman in the second and the finished article, trusty Robin in tow, by volume 3.
Note: Kiddie comics these are not, there are veritable rivers of blood (both red and neon green) spilt so not one for bed-time stories.
Fresh off of reading Dark Horse's acclaimed Aliens vs. Predator I decided to take a quick foray into another, even-more-outlandish mash-up featuring three linked tales of Gotham's very own Dark Knight versus the Hunter from the Stars...and it turned out to be some of the best Batman material I've ever read, reminiscent of Batman: The Long Halloween in terms of quality of the writing and art.
The stories were all similar to the second "Predator" film, which has largely been forgotten but which did introduce the idea of the merciless alien hunter amok in an "urban jungle". Well, what better urban jungle than Gotham, and what bigger trophy than The Bat?
I won't give much about the stories away, but it was very clever how each featured a Batman at a different stage in his crime-fighting career, with mob-fighting Batman front and centre in the first series, followed by a more mature, reluctant public icon Batman in the second and the finished article, trusty Robin in tow, by volume 3.
Note: Kiddie comics these are not, there are veritable rivers of blood (both red and neon green) spilt so not one for bed-time stories.
May 8, 2018
Three very solid crossovers, all with very good art. What more challenging prey could a Predator find than Batman? So Predators keep visiting the urban jungle of Gotham to hunt down that elusive prey, the Batman. If you like inter-company crossovers, these are some of the better ones. Also included are about 25 pinups by an all star group of artists.
Batman Vs. Predator
Batman Versus Predator II: Bloodmatch
Batman Versus Predator III: Blood Ties
Batman Vs. Predator
Batman Versus Predator II: Bloodmatch
Batman Versus Predator III: Blood Ties
October 23, 2017
I guess it’s worth the buy if you want the first story collected in trade paperback form, but the last two stories are terrible. Apparently Dave Gibbons is the only one who knows how to write a good Batman vs Predator crossover
February 12, 2021
Toto bolo fakt dobré čítanie. Primerane krvavé, kresba súrodencov bola fakt boží a malo to príjemné tempo plné dobrej akcie a plno skvelých dialógov. Za mňa totálna spokojnosť narozdiel od toho shitu Batman and Superman vs Alien and Predator alebo čo to vlastne za mix hroznej kresby a rozprávania bolo. 3,5/5
September 12, 2025
Batman vs. Predator is a head-to-head mash-up of two of my favorite fictional characters. I am a big fan of both, I have costumes to dress up as either for Halloween, Conventions and other occasions, and my Predator costume was a build of my own that I am quite proud of. But enough about my infatuation with dressing up as fictional comic/movie characters, what about the book?
Well, this is a collection of the three-story arcs where the Predator(s) comes to Earth to hunt, and Batman becomes the most sought-after trophy. The first arc deals with the Predator being an unknown entity that is killing people in Gotham and Batman and the Police have to solve and ultimately confront the source of the killings. This is the best story in the collection in my opinion (I still remember the joy I felt when I saw and purchased these comics when they were first published).
The next arc is the weakest of the three and it features the return of the Predator, and the Huntress plays a prominent role in the arc, working with Batman to confront the threat. The story had a lot of scenes and background build-up that reminded me of the 2nd Predator movie (which I believe is the worst in the series) and I just didn’t find it as engaging as the other two. It had potential (especially with the arrival of the other Predators) but despite there being four books in that arc, it felt rushed and contrived a lot of times.
The last (and final) arc has Predators returning to the Earth and this story also features Robin. Batman and the Police are much familiar with the alien threat now, and when the killing starts, they are pretty sure what’s responsible. There are some interesting twists and supporting side stories (such as Mr. Freeze’s role), but the fight scenes were not as epic as what you got in the first arc (and maybe even the second one).
Overall, a great collection.
Well, this is a collection of the three-story arcs where the Predator(s) comes to Earth to hunt, and Batman becomes the most sought-after trophy. The first arc deals with the Predator being an unknown entity that is killing people in Gotham and Batman and the Police have to solve and ultimately confront the source of the killings. This is the best story in the collection in my opinion (I still remember the joy I felt when I saw and purchased these comics when they were first published).
The next arc is the weakest of the three and it features the return of the Predator, and the Huntress plays a prominent role in the arc, working with Batman to confront the threat. The story had a lot of scenes and background build-up that reminded me of the 2nd Predator movie (which I believe is the worst in the series) and I just didn’t find it as engaging as the other two. It had potential (especially with the arrival of the other Predators) but despite there being four books in that arc, it felt rushed and contrived a lot of times.
The last (and final) arc has Predators returning to the Earth and this story also features Robin. Batman and the Police are much familiar with the alien threat now, and when the killing starts, they are pretty sure what’s responsible. There are some interesting twists and supporting side stories (such as Mr. Freeze’s role), but the fight scenes were not as epic as what you got in the first arc (and maybe even the second one).
Overall, a great collection.
September 23, 2022
After watching the newest installment of the Predator film franchise, ‘Prey’ (2022), I got the itch to check this collection out. The premise is as simple as the title insists. The alien race known as Predators has landed in Gotham and Batman must stop them. In this collection are the 3 mini-series where we see the caped crusader take on his most gruesome opponent. Part one is given to us by a stellar team of Dave Gibbons on writing, Andy Kubert on penciled artwork, and Adam Kubert on inks. In this first bout of the Bat and the Predator, we see a boxer becoming the newest champion of Gotham city. After winning and heading home for a night with his wife, he is slain by the Predator. GCPD investigates and notices the killing tactics to be new to them. It’s also very horrific stuff, as the spine and skull of the boxer have been completely removed and taken away from the murder scene. After Batman does some digging he eventually bumps into the Predator and gets completely mopped. He’s never faced anything like this. Him and GCPD have a lot to work with and the Predator continues its hunt on some of Gotham’s mob families.
This first mini felt really fun and creative. There wasn’t much else going on subplot wise so it made the story feel very streamline. Gibbons gives us awesome action and the overall pacing of the book was great. Partner that with the Kubert brothers on artwork and this whole idea starts off with a bang! The art style of Andy’s pencils is the perfect match for that grimy setting that Gotham is. There’s also great fight scenes through the read with an awesome climax. 4/5
The second mini-series is brought to us by Doug Moench on writing, Paul Gulacy on pencils, and Terry Austin on inks. This is the same team that gave us the ‘Prey’ storyline in ‘Legends of The Dark Knight.’ I quite enjoyed that read so it was cool to see them do this one. This 2nd part shows another Predator arriving in Gotham after the events of the first one. Its main objective is to kill Batman and it will do anything to do just that, even if it means killing its own kind. While it goes to Gotham, there is also a group of assassins targeting Batman. So the Predator makes sure to take care of some of those assassins as well, that way he is the only one that gets a shot at the Bat.
This 2nd part to the overall series wasn’t as good as the first one, however it was still pretty good. I do think the whole aspect of having some assassins involved to go against Batman, felt a bit cheesy. It added a couple of cool interactions between characters but the group of assassins were all new and nobody characters. So it never really added much for me. Moench brings the concept of having a more out of control Predator against Batman and I thought it was alright, as it did help add some of the horror aspects to the story. It helps the pacing for the read, however sometimes Moench does bore me, and I find the pacing to dull down a bit. Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin on artwork are once again a team I enjoyed, however this time around, I wasn’t as interested in Gulacy’s pencils. I felt his movement felt a bit stiff in this one compared to what I saw in ‘Prey’. I also hate how he draws faces haha. 3/5
The third and final mini-series is done by Chuck Dixon on writing, Rodolfo Damaggio on pencils, and Robert Campanella on inks. This is for sure the worst mini-series of the 3. In this one ONCE again the Predator is back only this time it’s two and they are running a muck against Gothams thugs and criminals. Batman is joined by Robin this time however doesn’t tell him anything that’s going on for “his own safety”. Yada yada they fight and yea yea. At this point I was kinda burnt out and Dixon’s turn on this premise didn’t help, cause it wasn’t good. The pacing was all over the place and super boring. There were subplots that dragged a little too much so I would honestly forget that Predators were involved. I also hated how Batman acted in this story. He doesn’t want to tell Robin who's going around ripping people’s spins out, and the reason is just the cliche “it’s too dangerous.” EVEN THOUGH HIM BEING ROBIN IN THE FIRST PLACE IS DANGEROUS. It's just a writing trope with Batman that is overdone and Dixon executes it very poorly. Damaggio on artwork is also just meh and very inconsistent. The big panels were where he’d give more detail but normal panels lacked detail and sometimes just looked lazy or rushed. It’s just a sloppy book that kills the whole mood for this complete collection. 2/5
Overall; do yourself a favor and only read the first part. Maybe the second if you really really liked the first, but even then just don’t waste your time. I should've finished this days ago but due to how downhill the read was going, I couldn’t keep the momentum.
This first mini felt really fun and creative. There wasn’t much else going on subplot wise so it made the story feel very streamline. Gibbons gives us awesome action and the overall pacing of the book was great. Partner that with the Kubert brothers on artwork and this whole idea starts off with a bang! The art style of Andy’s pencils is the perfect match for that grimy setting that Gotham is. There’s also great fight scenes through the read with an awesome climax. 4/5
The second mini-series is brought to us by Doug Moench on writing, Paul Gulacy on pencils, and Terry Austin on inks. This is the same team that gave us the ‘Prey’ storyline in ‘Legends of The Dark Knight.’ I quite enjoyed that read so it was cool to see them do this one. This 2nd part shows another Predator arriving in Gotham after the events of the first one. Its main objective is to kill Batman and it will do anything to do just that, even if it means killing its own kind. While it goes to Gotham, there is also a group of assassins targeting Batman. So the Predator makes sure to take care of some of those assassins as well, that way he is the only one that gets a shot at the Bat.
This 2nd part to the overall series wasn’t as good as the first one, however it was still pretty good. I do think the whole aspect of having some assassins involved to go against Batman, felt a bit cheesy. It added a couple of cool interactions between characters but the group of assassins were all new and nobody characters. So it never really added much for me. Moench brings the concept of having a more out of control Predator against Batman and I thought it was alright, as it did help add some of the horror aspects to the story. It helps the pacing for the read, however sometimes Moench does bore me, and I find the pacing to dull down a bit. Paul Gulacy and Terry Austin on artwork are once again a team I enjoyed, however this time around, I wasn’t as interested in Gulacy’s pencils. I felt his movement felt a bit stiff in this one compared to what I saw in ‘Prey’. I also hate how he draws faces haha. 3/5
The third and final mini-series is done by Chuck Dixon on writing, Rodolfo Damaggio on pencils, and Robert Campanella on inks. This is for sure the worst mini-series of the 3. In this one ONCE again the Predator is back only this time it’s two and they are running a muck against Gothams thugs and criminals. Batman is joined by Robin this time however doesn’t tell him anything that’s going on for “his own safety”. Yada yada they fight and yea yea. At this point I was kinda burnt out and Dixon’s turn on this premise didn’t help, cause it wasn’t good. The pacing was all over the place and super boring. There were subplots that dragged a little too much so I would honestly forget that Predators were involved. I also hated how Batman acted in this story. He doesn’t want to tell Robin who's going around ripping people’s spins out, and the reason is just the cliche “it’s too dangerous.” EVEN THOUGH HIM BEING ROBIN IN THE FIRST PLACE IS DANGEROUS. It's just a writing trope with Batman that is overdone and Dixon executes it very poorly. Damaggio on artwork is also just meh and very inconsistent. The big panels were where he’d give more detail but normal panels lacked detail and sometimes just looked lazy or rushed. It’s just a sloppy book that kills the whole mood for this complete collection. 2/5
Overall; do yourself a favor and only read the first part. Maybe the second if you really really liked the first, but even then just don’t waste your time. I should've finished this days ago but due to how downhill the read was going, I couldn’t keep the momentum.
August 12, 2017
Three rip-roaring tales pitting the Dark Knight against a race of Predators. Wall to wall action abounds!
First, Dave Gibbons and the Kuberts give us Batman's first foray into the realm of the Predators, as he finds himself between a mob war and the Predator. Lots of dynamic action with some slick artwork. Definitely an early 90s book with the use of television as narrator.
Next, Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy introduce the Huntress to the fray as a new Predator - and seven mob assassins - looks to take down the Bat. As expected, this sequel expands the plot and increases the number of Predators.
Finally, Chuck Dixon and Rodolfo Damaggio bring the best of the three with more Predators, Robin, and a surprisingly relevant Mr. Freeze. Dialogue is snappy and on point, and the built-up stakes feel like an organic extension of the series. Definitely my favorite in this volume - I'm loving the recent reprints of these absent crossovers!
First, Dave Gibbons and the Kuberts give us Batman's first foray into the realm of the Predators, as he finds himself between a mob war and the Predator. Lots of dynamic action with some slick artwork. Definitely an early 90s book with the use of television as narrator.
Next, Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy introduce the Huntress to the fray as a new Predator - and seven mob assassins - looks to take down the Bat. As expected, this sequel expands the plot and increases the number of Predators.
Finally, Chuck Dixon and Rodolfo Damaggio bring the best of the three with more Predators, Robin, and a surprisingly relevant Mr. Freeze. Dialogue is snappy and on point, and the built-up stakes feel like an organic extension of the series. Definitely my favorite in this volume - I'm loving the recent reprints of these absent crossovers!
October 13, 2024
DC Comics/Dark Horse Comics: Batman vs. Predator is another book I ended up overpaying for. This is a perfect example of missing out on a book because I didn’t let FOMO get to me. I could have purchased it at cover price, but since I only wanted to collect stories that are or were in continuity (with a few exceptions), I decided to pass on it. By the time I was ready to buy it, it was already priced way above cover, which is understandable because Marvel has since acquired the rights to the Predator franchise.
This book collects three Batman vs. Predator stories, namely: Batman vs. Predator, released in 1991 (written by Dave Gibbons and illustrated by Andy Kubert); Batman vs. Predator II: Bloodmatch, released in 1994 (written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Paul Gulacy); and Batman vs. Predator III: Blood Ties, released in 1997 (written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio). I considered collecting them individually, buying the 11 prestige format issues, but that would have probably ended up costing me more in the long run.
In the first story, a Predator comes to Earth to test itself by hunting Earth's warriors and eventually encounters Batman. I really like this story, especially because we get to see Batman use an armor to even out the odds against the Predator. In the second story, Batman teams up with the Huntress to take on another Predator, along with assassins hired to kill him. These assassins find themselves caught in the middle of the clash between Batman and the Predator. While the second story is easier to read, the first one is still the better of the two.
For me, the third story is the best of the three. It features more Gotham characters and villains, including Robin. In this story, Batman faces two Predators while also trying to protect Robin by keeping him in the dark.
This is a very brutal book, with numerous scenes of decapitations taking place, but it also features a lot of great action scenes. As for the art, the standout works are Andy Kubert’s in the first story (which is to be expected) and Rodolfo Damaggio’s in the third story.
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This book collects three Batman vs. Predator stories, namely: Batman vs. Predator, released in 1991 (written by Dave Gibbons and illustrated by Andy Kubert); Batman vs. Predator II: Bloodmatch, released in 1994 (written by Doug Moench and illustrated by Paul Gulacy); and Batman vs. Predator III: Blood Ties, released in 1997 (written by Chuck Dixon and illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio). I considered collecting them individually, buying the 11 prestige format issues, but that would have probably ended up costing me more in the long run.
In the first story, a Predator comes to Earth to test itself by hunting Earth's warriors and eventually encounters Batman. I really like this story, especially because we get to see Batman use an armor to even out the odds against the Predator. In the second story, Batman teams up with the Huntress to take on another Predator, along with assassins hired to kill him. These assassins find themselves caught in the middle of the clash between Batman and the Predator. While the second story is easier to read, the first one is still the better of the two.
For me, the third story is the best of the three. It features more Gotham characters and villains, including Robin. In this story, Batman faces two Predators while also trying to protect Robin by keeping him in the dark.
This is a very brutal book, with numerous scenes of decapitations taking place, but it also features a lot of great action scenes. As for the art, the standout works are Andy Kubert’s in the first story (which is to be expected) and Rodolfo Damaggio’s in the third story.
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November 27, 2022
Este encadernado compila as 3 minisséries com o crossover entre Batman e o Predador.
A primeira, "Batman vs Predador" (Dave Gibbons/A. Kubert), tem uma pegada bem parecida com os primeiros filmes do monstro, só que com o Batman no lugar do Schwarzenegger (ou Danny Glover, no segundo filme). A arte e as cores aqui fazem lembrar o clássico "Cavaleiro das Trevas", de Frank Miller, porém Kubert em alguns momentos, faz uns quadros confusos, onde fica difícil de entender o que está acontecendo na cena - e isso me incomodou em diversos momentos.
A segunda, "Batman vs Predador 2 - Rixa de Sangue" (D. Moench/P. Gulacy), é uma continuação direta da primeira, com a chegada de um novo Predador a Gotham, exatamente 1 ano depois da primeira história. As tramas são semelhantes; o que diferencia aqui é que o Batman é ajudado (a contra-gosto) pela personagem Caçadora e ele, além de ter que dar cabo do Predador, está sendo perseguido por uma série de assassinos contratados por um mafioso local. Gostei mais dos desenhos nesta aqui, embora o Predador em si não tenha ficado legal (mais colorido e menos assustador).
Por fim, "Batman vs Predador 3 - Laços de Sangue" (C. Dixon/R. Damaggio) não deixa muito claro em que tempo se passa, mas o Batman deixa claro que ele já enfrentou o Predador no passado. Ao contrário das anteriores, que traziam bastante participação do comissário Gordon, nesta ele aparece bem pouco e a história conta agora com a presença do Robin (Tim Drake) e uma participação relevante do Sr Frio. O Alfred tem bem mais relevância, atuando realmente como um assistente do Batman, indo até em missões de campo. A arte é boa e o Predador mais assustador como na primeira história.
Em resumo, gostei das 3 histórias, são simples, mas bem divertidas. Quem é fã do Batman e do Predador certamente vai gostar.
A primeira, "Batman vs Predador" (Dave Gibbons/A. Kubert), tem uma pegada bem parecida com os primeiros filmes do monstro, só que com o Batman no lugar do Schwarzenegger (ou Danny Glover, no segundo filme). A arte e as cores aqui fazem lembrar o clássico "Cavaleiro das Trevas", de Frank Miller, porém Kubert em alguns momentos, faz uns quadros confusos, onde fica difícil de entender o que está acontecendo na cena - e isso me incomodou em diversos momentos.
A segunda, "Batman vs Predador 2 - Rixa de Sangue" (D. Moench/P. Gulacy), é uma continuação direta da primeira, com a chegada de um novo Predador a Gotham, exatamente 1 ano depois da primeira história. As tramas são semelhantes; o que diferencia aqui é que o Batman é ajudado (a contra-gosto) pela personagem Caçadora e ele, além de ter que dar cabo do Predador, está sendo perseguido por uma série de assassinos contratados por um mafioso local. Gostei mais dos desenhos nesta aqui, embora o Predador em si não tenha ficado legal (mais colorido e menos assustador).
Por fim, "Batman vs Predador 3 - Laços de Sangue" (C. Dixon/R. Damaggio) não deixa muito claro em que tempo se passa, mas o Batman deixa claro que ele já enfrentou o Predador no passado. Ao contrário das anteriores, que traziam bastante participação do comissário Gordon, nesta ele aparece bem pouco e a história conta agora com a presença do Robin (Tim Drake) e uma participação relevante do Sr Frio. O Alfred tem bem mais relevância, atuando realmente como um assistente do Batman, indo até em missões de campo. A arte é boa e o Predador mais assustador como na primeira história.
Em resumo, gostei das 3 histórias, são simples, mas bem divertidas. Quem é fã do Batman e do Predador certamente vai gostar.
October 20, 2024
DC & Dark horse Comics crossovers
2017 edition contains Batman vs Predator #1-3 1992,
Story by Dave Gibbons and art by Andy Kubert
Batman vs Predator 2 BloodMatch #1-4 1993-94 Story by Doug Moench and Art by Paul Gulacy
Batman vs Predator 3 Blood Ties #1-4, (1997-98) Story by Chuck Dixon and art by Rodolfo Damaggio
The first crossover written by Dave Gibbons is fantastic. Tight story and brilliant art by Kubert. There are a lot of cool scenes which reminds us of the original Predator movie. It's definitely a 5 star book.
The other two sequels Blood Match and Blood Ties seem a bit longish and follow tropes which are bigger but predictable.
The second book does have a lot more characters like The Huntress and 7 deadly assassins from across the globe out to kill the Dark Knight. The Huntress who has a violent sense of justice compared to Batman tries to partner with him but he prefers to work alone. It makes the story entertaining to an extent.
The third book has Tim Drake as Robin and Mr. Freeze playing important roles. The Batman tries to keep Robin away from the deadly Predators (there are two of em) so as to protect him and doesn't share his experience and wisdom. Very predictable story line. So they would be 3/5 stars.
So giving it a 4/5 stars.
2017 edition contains Batman vs Predator #1-3 1992,
Story by Dave Gibbons and art by Andy Kubert
Batman vs Predator 2 BloodMatch #1-4 1993-94 Story by Doug Moench and Art by Paul Gulacy
Batman vs Predator 3 Blood Ties #1-4, (1997-98) Story by Chuck Dixon and art by Rodolfo Damaggio
The first crossover written by Dave Gibbons is fantastic. Tight story and brilliant art by Kubert. There are a lot of cool scenes which reminds us of the original Predator movie. It's definitely a 5 star book.
The other two sequels Blood Match and Blood Ties seem a bit longish and follow tropes which are bigger but predictable.
The second book does have a lot more characters like The Huntress and 7 deadly assassins from across the globe out to kill the Dark Knight. The Huntress who has a violent sense of justice compared to Batman tries to partner with him but he prefers to work alone. It makes the story entertaining to an extent.
The third book has Tim Drake as Robin and Mr. Freeze playing important roles. The Batman tries to keep Robin away from the deadly Predators (there are two of em) so as to protect him and doesn't share his experience and wisdom. Very predictable story line. So they would be 3/5 stars.
So giving it a 4/5 stars.
September 1, 2022
I would give the original Batman vs Predator a solid four stars, the artwork is superlative, and it is well written.
The two sequels are wholly unnecessary and a severe drop in quality. Volume II the artwork is very 90s comic book cartoony, and the story is weak and doesn’t add much to the mythos of the Predator and more or less just parallels the arc of the first series, but with Batman teamed with the Huntress.
Volume III is slightly better, Chick Dixon handles action well, though he gives everything a slightly malicious edge, bad guys are all gangbangers and have no humanity, his cops are callous and revel in their power. The art is ok, the story flows, and the action is easy to follow, though the point is obscured until the end, Batman and Robin are being hunted by a father and son team of Predators, which is not apparent until the end. Too many characters, appearances by Freeze and Catwoman, Seth Bullock.
All in all, the first series is fantastic, the other two are easily skippable.
The two sequels are wholly unnecessary and a severe drop in quality. Volume II the artwork is very 90s comic book cartoony, and the story is weak and doesn’t add much to the mythos of the Predator and more or less just parallels the arc of the first series, but with Batman teamed with the Huntress.
Volume III is slightly better, Chick Dixon handles action well, though he gives everything a slightly malicious edge, bad guys are all gangbangers and have no humanity, his cops are callous and revel in their power. The art is ok, the story flows, and the action is easy to follow, though the point is obscured until the end, Batman and Robin are being hunted by a father and son team of Predators, which is not apparent until the end. Too many characters, appearances by Freeze and Catwoman, Seth Bullock.
All in all, the first series is fantastic, the other two are easily skippable.
August 22, 2020
This was interesting. Not as good as I had hoped. But the stories were interesting. You can see the evolution of not just story telling in comics as the three stories advance but changes in the Aliens / Predator and the DC Universe. We go from a Batman that would rather die than use a gun to a Batman & Robin who uses a military attack helicopter with "rubber" bullets and missiles along with rifles and handguns. We also get a bunch of, I never saw or read of this Batman character before, only to have that character killed off to show this is "serious". There was also visible the way comics treated women on display. We got in series one no main female characters. Series two co-stared the Huntress in a chest / leg / butt cleavage displaying costume with her almost constantly in weird poses to show off her assets. The 3rd series had a few minor female characters that don't show up when the real action starts. It was all very fascinating.
August 4, 2020
This volume contains all three of the clashes between the Dark Knight and everyone’s favorite ugly m-effer. I’d say the last one was the best, with a father/son Predator team hunting Batman and Robin (Tim era). And good old Chuck Dixon is clever enough to piece together that if Predators always come when it’s hot, they won’t like the cold! Yup, now you gotta involve Mr. Freeze....don’t worry, it was good fun.
The other two were ok, marred by bad art: there were many action-only panels, and if you don’t carefully execute those, it’s a bust. Sadly, I spent too long trying to determine what was happening in those spots, just giving up and hoping the explanation would come later. Thankfully, nineties comics were wordy to a fault.
The other two were ok, marred by bad art: there were many action-only panels, and if you don’t carefully execute those, it’s a bust. Sadly, I spent too long trying to determine what was happening in those spots, just giving up and hoping the explanation would come later. Thankfully, nineties comics were wordy to a fault.
May 3, 2023
The first story is lean and brutal. Just Batman, Alfred, Gordon, and the Predator. It’s also great, a real crossover masterpiece with a phenomenal final issue. The stakes also feel extremely real in this one as you’re not entirely sure if a major character is going to die.
The other two stories in this collection are fine? The second is overly packed with this whole plot about these assassins going for Batman that doesn’t matter at all in the long run. The third story puts Robin in and I mostly liked it. It still didn’t wow, but it’s a fine little story. By this point, though, the stakes are gone, and like, of course they’re not gonna kill Robin.
One great story makes this collection worth it, and if you can pick up the original mini in other ways, I think thats all you really need.
The other two stories in this collection are fine? The second is overly packed with this whole plot about these assassins going for Batman that doesn’t matter at all in the long run. The third story puts Robin in and I mostly liked it. It still didn’t wow, but it’s a fine little story. By this point, though, the stakes are gone, and like, of course they’re not gonna kill Robin.
One great story makes this collection worth it, and if you can pick up the original mini in other ways, I think thats all you really need.
October 25, 2017
Batman vs. Predator is a fun read, but the question that constantly comes to mind is this: Why does Batman always have to win?
I'm a big fan of both Predator and Batman, but it seems to me that the writers could've taken more liberty with the crossover since it would exist outside the regular continuity of both characters. Why not, for instance, have the Predator actually kill the Batman in the last story?
Instead we have three somewhat formulaic underdog stories, which weren't bad, but could've been much more interesting. Nonetheless, it was a fun read and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a light read.
I'm a big fan of both Predator and Batman, but it seems to me that the writers could've taken more liberty with the crossover since it would exist outside the regular continuity of both characters. Why not, for instance, have the Predator actually kill the Batman in the last story?
Instead we have three somewhat formulaic underdog stories, which weren't bad, but could've been much more interesting. Nonetheless, it was a fun read and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a light read.
February 20, 2018
I really enjoyed this compilation. The Batman vs Predator fan dream really lived up to its billing, in a well written story complete with some really colorful and intense images. Make no mistake, this is not a book for children. The Predator is just that- a PREDATOR, and blood as well as mangled and broken bodies are shown, and graphic and gory displays of violence. Also, the other two stories are not as...well, they're really just not as good as the first one, which was kind of a let down. Regardless, if you like the Dark Knight and/or are a fan of the Predator, this book is the one for you.
September 30, 2018
The first story was the best but I enjoyed the whole book. It was a fun read with great action sequences and as odd as the premise is, worked rather well.
Huntress’ costume was ridiculous though. It was entertaining seeing the retro designs for some of the characters.
The first two stories set up that Batman had beaten their warriors and was off limits so the third story didn’t make a lot of sense with the two Predators hunting him again but it was still entertaining and I loved seeing Tim doing civilian things with his friends and talking to Oracle.
All in all a solid read. Recommended :)
Huntress’ costume was ridiculous though. It was entertaining seeing the retro designs for some of the characters.
The first two stories set up that Batman had beaten their warriors and was off limits so the third story didn’t make a lot of sense with the two Predators hunting him again but it was still entertaining and I loved seeing Tim doing civilian things with his friends and talking to Oracle.
All in all a solid read. Recommended :)
August 18, 2017
The original "Batman vs Predator" is probably the best of these DC/Dark Horse mashups that I've read. The Predator slips very naturally into Batman's world without a lot of the lame narrative gymnastics involved in "Superman vs Predator" or "Superman vs Terminator." The follow-up, however, suffers from a bit of "been-there, done-that" and features obviously weaker artwork. The third in the trilogy improves somewhat, especially with the artwork (though it still doesn't match the Kuberts' work in the original) and some clever moments like Predators not being able to see Mr. Freeze.
May 5, 2023
That was fun. It’s Batman vs The Predator. Three separate mini-series release from 1991 through 1998 are collected in this volume, and each builds upon each others story. I’ll commend Dave Gibbons for crafting a plausible detective tale that incorporates both characters well. The art is VERY 1990s in the first two stories - complete with bulging muscles and skin-tight-and-impossibly-cleavage-barring female costumes. Not really my favorite period of comic art, but the story holds it together. And it really is a detective story.
June 20, 2017
Interesting but not as good as I hoped for the money it cost
I splurged on this and feel like I got burned somewhat on the price. I'm glad I have it, but it's not a classic. Caveat Emptor is something all comic fans know.
I splurged on this and feel like I got burned somewhat on the price. I'm glad I have it, but it's not a classic. Caveat Emptor is something all comic fans know.
October 18, 2017
One of the better 90's comics, but still not a great one. Not a huge fan of Predators or Aliens but this was cool to see. Its got some of that awesome classic Kubert art but its painful to read at times.
February 26, 2018
Solid entertainment
Beautiful art and two out of three series give this a solid 4 stars. The middle story with Huntress drags a little or this collection, where Batman takes on the greatest hunter in the galaxy, would get 5 stars.
Beautiful art and two out of three series give this a solid 4 stars. The middle story with Huntress drags a little or this collection, where Batman takes on the greatest hunter in the galaxy, would get 5 stars.
June 19, 2021
I was surprised some of the Kubert art was a little incoherent. These stories show their age, with lots of exposition and action scenes that go on forever.
July 11, 2017
If it weren't for Cameron's Aliens, I really think Predator would be the better franchise ... much more fun than DC/Aliens.
January 25, 2018
Pretty awesome to watch the world's greatest detective duking it out repeatedly (alone or with a buddy) with the not-from-this-world's greatest hunters. The stakes are high.
March 20, 2019
Three parts: Part 1 was fantastic. Part 2 was pretty good. Part 3 was ok.
August 4, 2020
The Gibbons story is a 4.5, the others are a 2.
December 29, 2020
The second one wasn't as good, but the first and third were fun to read!
April 3, 2022
3 good confrontations between the predator and Batman. Both properties are treated well and look good, the story is pretty simple but the fights are solid and some great Batman detective work.
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