Predator vs. Marvel: Iconic Heroes Face Bloody Massacre in New Comic

The Predator franchise is experiencing a major resurgence, boosted by the critically acclaimed *Prey*. Director Dan Trachtenberg is set to continue this momentum with *Predator: Badlands*, the first theatrical release in the series since 2018. This year, fans will first see Predators tackle an epic space adventure, but before that, they will return to the Marvel Universe in *Predator Kills the Marvel Universe*.

This crossover promises a brutal showdown as the Yautja turn their attention to Earth's mightiest heroes.

Marvel Heroes Face a Bloody Hunt exclusively revealed a first look at *Predator Kills the Marvel Universe*, reuniting writer Benjamin Percy and artist Marcelo Ferreira, known for their previous "vs." sagas. This time, the stakes are higher than ever as the Predators seize Wakanda's vibranium, transforming Earth into their personal hunting ground. The Predator King begins a systematic slaughter of Marvel's most iconic heroes and villains. The comic promises a high body count and an extinction-level event for the Marvel Universe.

Vibranium-Enhanced Predators Percy teased the upcoming carnage, stating that the interconnectedness of his previous Predator vs. stories would culminate in this explosive five-part saga. He emphasized that the title isn't misleading: "This one's gonna hurt. Your favorite heroes and villains will fall – even as others rise up against this extinction-level event." The acquisition of vibranium gives the Predators a significant advantage. Percy hinted at a game-changing event at the end of *Predator vs. Spider-Man*, revealing that the Yautja raided Wakandan mines in *Predator vs. Black Panther*. This "godmetal" significantly enhances their weaponry and tech.

Marvel's Monster Mash-Up Predator isn't the only monstrous threat invading the Marvel Universe. This year also features one-shot comics where characters like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Avengers face off against Godzilla. This all culminates in *Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe* this summer. Crossover comics have been a staple of DC and Marvel for decades, with memorable encounters like Batman vs. Predator in the '90s. Marvel's recent history includes a crossover with the Xenomorphs in the *Alien* series. Hints suggest that *Predator* and *Alien* may cross over in *Badlands*, marking their first encounter since 2007's *Alien vs. Predator - Requiem*.

Release Date *Predator Kills the Marvel Universe* #1 hits comic store shelves on August 13, 2025, preceding *Predator: Badlands*, which arrives in theaters on November 7, 2025. The first issue's cover, by Leinil Yu, depicts a Predator standing atop a pile of bodies, including members of the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Daredevil. Percy warns that "Every character is on the chopping block. No one's safe. No one."