Predator: Killer of Killers
Predator: Killer of Killers is a comic book miniseries published by Marvel Comics in 2024. It is part of the ongoing Predator comic continuity under Marvel's license, following the events of Predator: Day of the Hunter and Predator: The Preserve. The series expands the Yautja mythos and introduces a rogue Predator who hunts his own kind — the killers of killers.
The story blends science fiction, horror, and action as it explores a rare Yautja exile who becomes the ultimate predator — one who targets dishonorable or renegade members of his own species.
Publication Information
- Publisher: Marvel Comics
- Release Year: 2024
- Format: 5-issue limited series
- Writer: Ed Brisson
- Artist: Francesco Manna
- Cover Artist: Leinil Francis Yu
- Continuity: Follows Marvel’s Predator canon, post-The Preserve
Plot Summary
Set years after the events of Predator: The Preserve, the series follows a new Yautja known only as the Killer of Killers. This lone Predator has broken from his clan and chosen to hunt other Yautja who violate traditional codes of honor — including those who prey on the weak, kill unarmed targets, or exploit forbidden technology.
As rogue Predators ravage human colonies across the galaxy, the Killer of Killers becomes a grim enforcer of Yautja ethics, dispatching dishonorable hunters with brutal efficiency.
Humans, however, are caught in the crossfire. Colonial forces and mercenaries race to understand why Predators are turning on each other and what the true purpose of this vigilante hunter may be.
Characters
- Killer of Killers: A solitary Yautja warrior who rejects his clan and hunts dishonorable Predators. His methods are brutal, and he spares no one who violates the Hunt Code.
- Sister Rotha: A human ex-military investigator tracking Predator activity across colonies. She begins to see patterns suggesting Yautja civil conflict.
- Commander Tess Yao: Leader of an orbital response force caught between factions of warring Predators.
- The Rogue Clan: A group of young Predators who violate sacred rules for sport and glory, becoming targets of the Killer of Killers.
Notable Yautja Lore Introduced
- The existence of a Yautja code-enforcement tradition — individual Predators who act as executioners of internal justice.
- New Yautja weapons such as:
* Triple-pronged glaive * Incendiary wrist mines * Neural disruptor netting
- A caste-based clan system where dishonor results in exile or sanctioned elimination.
Themes
- Honor vs. Savagery: The story contrasts traditional Predator codes with the actions of renegade hunters who have lost their way.
- Internal Predator Conflict: The series suggests a growing schism among the Yautja species, potentially leading to civil war.
- The Nature of Justice: The Killer of Killers acts as judge, jury, and executioner — but his motives and morality remain ambiguous.
- Human Perspective: Through human characters, the story shows how Predator conflicts impact wider interstellar civilizations.
Artwork and Style
Illustrated by Francesco Manna, the comic features highly detailed depictions of Predator combat, alien landscapes, and new Yautja technology. The tone is dark and violent, echoing both the original 1987 film and modern reinterpretations like Prey (2022).
Reception
Predator: Killer of Killers received positive reviews for its bold expansion of Predator lore and its exploration of Yautja internal culture. Fans praised the brutal tone, character design of the main Predator, and the shift away from traditional human-vs-alien dynamics.
- Critical Response: Positive
- Fan Rating: 8.2/10 (Goodreads)
- Noted For: Exploring Predator vs. Predator combat and deepening Yautja ethics
Legacy
- Introduced the concept of a Predator “enforcer” archetype.
- Established the idea of a Yautja hunter who punishes dishonor, which may appear in future media.
- Reinforced Marvel's Predator continuity and its potential for darker, more lore-heavy stories.
- Suggested a future crossover between rival Yautja factions.
See Also
- Yautja (Predator species)
- Predator: Day of the Hunter
- Predator: The Preserve
- Predator Honor Code
- Rogue Predator Clans
- Yautja Internal Conflicts
- Marvel Predator Comics