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Batman Versus Predator: The Collected Edition (Batman (DC Comics Paperback))

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The title speaks for itself: Batman vs. Predator

When a series of bloody, brutal murders suddenly strike an abnormally hot and humid Gotham city, the Dark Knight himself begins an investigation that leads to a near-fatal confrontation with the deadliest hunter in the universe, the Predator! Totally unprepared for such a brutal onslaught, a severely beaten Batman must rely on more extreme methods to win...

Whether you like one and hate the other, or if you like both titular characters, you'll love this collection! The classic atmosphere, drama and story element of the Batman comics is persistent throughout. This particular story is also one of the bloodier Batman comics in its time, so this is clearly not one for the kids...

Probably one of the best aspects of this story is the mind games between the Predator and Batman. The impact of the Predator on Gotham city is great, and after the first encounter leaves Batman almost crippled, the Predator has free run of Gotham. Throughout this time, the Predator cleverly tries to lure the wounded bat from his cave, knowing that his prey has escaped him, and the Batman is, in fact, the greatest prey in this concrete jungle. Some of the tactics involve manipulation of the bat-signal, to even a timely 'interruption' of an urgent phone call from the Commisioner to Batman himself!

As a fan of the Predator, and a former comic book reader, I can honestly say that Batman vs. Predator is one of the best comic compilations i have been able to pick up in quite some time. While the two sequels it spawned were not quite as good, this particular story has enough atmosphere, story and action to keep you reading til the very end. A great read if you are a comic book fan, and a MUST read for fans of either title character!

I am not really a Batman fan; nor, for that matter, am I a comics fan. I am, however, a genre fan, and I love the whole Predator mythos. This comic book has wonderful, dark artwork, really keeping the mood going, and the predator "cloaking" effect looks pretty cool here. The scripting is pretty good for the most part, and while the plot isn't great, it doesn't have to be -- Batman and the Predator duke it out! The action is a little confusing at times, but mostly it works well.

The thing that bugged me most is that the predator played back recorded speech far too often, and in far too apropriate places. But his code of honor is there, his weapons are there...

My only real complaint about this graphic novel is that the pages are normal comic paper instead of the glossier "collected edition" paper to which I've become accustomed.

I recommended this book to fans of either of the title characters -- one of the better comics I've read in a while.

I've read all three Batman vs. Predator books. What can I say? This book has a very simple plot and lacks in characterization (albeit, done on purpose) but very much more than makes up in the intensity of the story. It had a feeling that its sequels couldn't achieve as this is the first meeting between Batman and a Predator. Plus, the artwork is done by Andy and Adam Kubert, some of the best artists in comics and known for their work in the X-Men books. An good intense story plus intense art equals a really great book.

This was an excellent Batman comic; excellent writing and artwork combined. It was great for Batman to have an opponent that was so difficult to face, as Batman didn't really know what he was up against in the beginning. An excellent comic, I recommend it to all Batman/Predator fans.

This is the first comic featuring Predator that I have read.It was a gripping tale.The most powerful people in Gotham being hunted and murdered.The artwork was excellent and the story was ace!The reason I only gave this book 4 stars because its all action and if you want a regular Batman book then I wouldn't buy this one.But it is still ace, best comic book I have read in a long time.

The Batman takes on someone or something that may indeed be more than he can handle. A hunter is loose in Gotham City. After taking many lesser trophies he sets his sights on the Batman. By the end of the book, the Batman looks like more like Azrael. While I enjoyed seeing the Batman against the Predator, and it was very exciting (and bloody), I had a few problems with some of the Batman's and the Predator's actions. But the novelty and action overcome any real problems I have with the characters. Just look at the Batman movies, they have little relation to the true characters but they are exciting. To enjoy this book you must look at it in the same way.... I would recommend this to book to anyone who enjoys action

I could sum up this crossover comic in one word, intense. Brutally gorey, incredible story, and great art work makes this a classic in the realm of Comic books.

As the title implies this is Batman vs Predator, and basically in the beggining Batman does not stand a chance. The Predator seeks out prize fighters via through TV. He watches the TV and picks up the champs or powerful political figures for his victims. The exception being Batman. In the end it's up to Batman and his intelect, as well as fighting skills to take out one of the most dangerouse creatures in the universe.

If you are comic book fan, this is a must buy.

From the early-to-mid 90s comic-book crossovers, featuring lots of Versus matches, were all the rage. They began with acceptable pairings but I felt that pitting Batman against the 7-foot Rastafarian otherworldly hunter was pushing it just a little bit. I loved this graphic novel/collected edition as a teenager, but reading it now...it's kinda one note.

The hunter/hunted, which-is-which, angle was already getting stale by this point, and the story moves far too fast. When I read Batman I want to soak up the atmosphere of Gotham City. When the Pred appears in the DC universe I want to see him brooding on high rooftops and watching down on the population while perched on a gargoyle against the moody backdrop of an overcast night sky. None of that really happens here. It's just killing, killing, and more killing from page one. A non-stop bloodbath isn't entertaining.

The series won an Eisner Award (Comic Oscars) in 1991 for Best Inking, and I admit its evocative, if a little primitive by modern comic-book art standards. Three lengthy forewords by editors Dennis O'Neil, Diana Schutz, and writer Dave Gibbons are included in this edition as well as nice portfolio of artwork at the back featuring the Bat and the Pred in various poses and locations.

Flat out fun. This comic would translate into an excellent movie in my opinion. I still love looking at the great art and ability of this comic genius. Never before have I seen the Predator drawn so well. I reccommend this to Batman fans, Predator fans, and anyone who loves fast paced comics such as this one. Fantastic.

In the dark city known as Gotham a dreaded killer is taking out the city's toughst boxers but their slaughter is not enough.The killer wants Batman and intends to get him but not without a brutal fight to the death in which the hunter becomes the hunted in the dark knights of Gotham City where an unspeakable killer lurks and stalks whom only Batman can stop!!