((Batman versus Predator is a comic book crossover featuring a duel between Batman and the creature from the Predator film. It was written by Dave Gibbons, with art by Andy Kubert and published by Dark Horse Comics in 1991. This story is separate from either series canon. -Fandom.com))
WELCOME BACK EVERYONE TO A 2.0 BUILD OF THE PREDATOR WHO HUNTED THE BATMAN! Personally one of my favorite Predator / Yautja story, so with the help of the AVP DLC Pack it was somewhat easier to make a close enough version to what was in the comics. I hope you enjoy and here’s what you miss in the comics down below…WARNING SPOILERS BELOW!
The Comic Book Plot:
The first book opens with a boxing match in Gotham. Each of the fighters are backed by two of Gotham’s biggest gangsters. When the winner of the fight is killed in his apartment shortly after the bout Batman is called to help investigate the crime. At first many believe the rival boss was angered by his fighter losing but the dead fighter had his spine and skull ripped out, which would be very unusual for a regular mob killer to do. Batman’s main goal early on is to avoid a battle on the streets of Gotham between the two mob bosses. Batman soon pinpoints the Predator’s hideout. In a deadly duel he comes close to losing his life to the Predator. After defeating Batman the Predator begins to take out the mob bosses in a calculated fashion. Batman tries to recover from his injuries as fast as he can: he cannot even leave his bed, but the body count rises in his absence. Towards the end of the story with two mob bosses, the mayor, and countless others dead a countdown is initiated by the National Guard and SWAT. At the end of the countdown they plan to flush the Predator out of hiding by searching street by street. Batman, nowhere near healed but able to walk, plans one last face-to-face match with the Predator, using a specially-designed sonar suit to increase his strength and compensate for the Predator’s stealth technology. After a prolonged battle, beginning on the roof of the Gotham City Police Department and ending on the outskirts of Wayne Manor (after a brief scuffle in the Batcave), Batman defeats the Predator, which subsequently kills itself after its ship has landed. In recognition of his victory, the Predator commander presents Batman with the sword that the Predator used to slay itself before his ship departs, leaving Batman confident that the Predators will not return after having met what lives in Gotham.
My Opinion:
THIS IS EVERY NERDS DREAM PUT ONTO THE PAGES OF A COMIC BOOK! Sure it’s considered “noncanon” but like still it’s awesome seeing two deadly and hard hitting characters face off against one another. Maybe I like the idea that Batman like his villains rogue gallery is seen as human and could have easily died by Predators hands if the Predator chose to. Plus it’s almost like that Fanfilm (which I believe was inspired by this comic) where we meet the likes of Big Red, Albino, and more. So yeah I’d give this comic (which I have and read) a 10/10 must read if your a collector, DC or Predators Fan looking for a good story^^.
