Predator: Black, White & Blood #1 lands — a rookie’s hunt across the Australian wild

Marvel’s latest Predator anthology puts a fresh, blood‑soaked spin on the classic hunter. A fledgling Yautja tests his mettle in the remote outback, only to clash with a gritty convict outpost—setting off a chain of consequences no one saw coming.

The first issue of Predator: Black, White & Blood drops as a bold new chapter for the franchise, delivering a story that feels both familiar and unmistakably original. It’s the kind of entry that makes you pause and wonder how far the hunt can really go.

The narrative follows a young Yautja eager to earn his place among the elite. He stalks the harsh Australian frontier, but an unexpected encounter with humans from a nearby convict settlement throws his mission into chaos, reshaping the paths of both predator and prey.

Joe Kelly pens the script, bringing the snappy humor and sharp pacing that defined his runs on Amazing Spider‑Man, Daredevil, and Deadpool. Alvaro López handles the art, his recent work on Captain Marvel and Beware the Planet of the Apes showing a knack for dynamic, kinetic panels. Simone Di Meo’s cover adds a striking visual hook, while the anthology also features contributions from Eliot Rahal and Sarah Gailey, rounding out a strong creative lineup.

If the premise intrigues you, the anthology’s other stories are worth a look. Eliot Rahal’s segment offers a different angle on the Yautja mythos, and Sarah Gailey brings a fresh voice that complements Kelly’s vision, making the whole volume a richer reading experience.

Pick up the debut issue and let the Australian wilderness and its uneasy human guests pull you into a Predator tale you haven’t seen before.