Predator Omnibus Volume 2 (v. 2) (Paperback)

by John Arcudi (Author), Andrew Vachss (Author), Randy Stradley (Author), Various (Author, Artist), Evan Dorkin (Author), Jordan Raskin (Author), Derek Thompson (Author)

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Trophy hunters from another world, hiding in plain site, drawn to heat and conflict. A historical scourge, lethal specters, powerful, savage, merciless. Utilizing their feral instincts and otherworldly technology in the sole pursuit of the most dangerous game . . . Man. Whether haunting the blazing deserts of the Southwest, stalking the claustrophobic woods of the Pine Barrens, or infiltrating a maximum security prison, the Predators take no prisoners and leave only death in their grisly wake. But even these bestial killing machines can meet their match when men swallow their fear and channel their own primal rage . . . and the hunter becomes the hunted! Dark Horse Comics set the comics industry on its ear with its comics expansion of the Predator mythos, comics so true to the spirit of the Fox film blockbuster that concepts were incorporated into the Predator screen universe. Predator Omnibus Volume 2 continues the complete presentation of these comics classics-some never before collected-featuring over 400 gripping story pages in full color, penned by a who's-who of top writers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Dark Horse (February 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593077335
• ISBN-13: 978-1593077334
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #375,781 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars About as good as the first volume, May 17, 2009

By	John S. Milas (Illinois) - See all my reviews

The first volume is good with it's initial Predator trilogy of novels being laid out in order, though a couple of the shorts that came after were a little disappointing. Volume 2 is about as good, though one of the main offerings is less than good.

Big Game 4/5
I once read in another review that "Big Game is Predator" which is a perfect way to put it. It captures some of the first movie's inventiveness and then adds its own creativity, but doesn't stray too far from what we are looking for, which is a suspenseful and interesting Predator story where the Predator is actually the monster. It does go into government and politics a little with its heavy military involvement, but it doesn't detract too much.

God's Truth 4/5
A B&W short that's pretty inventive. The perspective changes near the end revealing that it was narrated by someone else than what you expect.

Race War 2/5
Race War is just not good. It's long and really uninteresting, plus the main Predator doesn't even show up that often. It's a really really really forgettable story, I barely remember what it was about. Most of it takes place in a prison. It's just a missed opportunity.

The Hunted City 3/5
Takes place during the 1930's involving gangsters shooting each other and whatnot. The Predator jumps in and creates havoc.

Blood on Two-Witch Mesa 4/5
A sequel to Big Game involving the main character (I forget his name) listening to a story his grandfather tells about his ancestors encountering a Predator in the old days of cowboys and Indians.

Invaders from the Fourth Dimension 3/5
A decent story about a small child being able to see a cloaked Predator through 3-D glasses in the 1950's. It's a little strange, but entertaining which makes it worth a read.

1718 4/5
An interesting story behind the pistol from the end of Predator 2 involving some pirates getting into a fight with each other and a Predator jumping in to finish it.

I recommend this volume to fans of AvP, but you may get some enjoyment out of it if you're just a casual comic reader.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great collection!!, January 15, 2009

By	GameFAN HCGamer "Hardcore Gamer" (United States) - See all my reviews

I don't know what I'd do without these omnibus collections!

Great value and great price, I give the Predator omnibus vol 2 a five star rating.

My highest recommendation! 5 stars! If you get a chance check out the other omnibus collections that are available, they are mostly pretty good stuff.. and the price is unbeatable for the content!

5 stars!