Predator Omnibus Volume 3

Predator Omnibus #3

by Chris Warner

Death often hides in the dark, isolated corners of the earth-in thick woods, steaming swamps, or angry seas. These natural dangers of animal, weather, and terrain often give rise to legends and folk tales of demons, serpents, and ghosts to put an understandable face to the unknown. And while many myths have a basis in reality, some are reality, the reality of the presence of alien hunters as savage as they are intelligent, as cunning as they are merciless. And when rational men stand face to face with a sea serpent, a Gollywomp, or the New Jersey Devil bent on taking trophies, they have but two choices-fight the myth or become history! * Featuring work by top comics creators, including Eisner Award winners Evan Dorkin and Mark Schultz and legendary artist Gene Colan.

Genres: Comics, Horror, Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Adventure, Action, Graphic Novels Comics

344 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 18, 2008

About the author

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There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name

Chris Warner (born 1955) is an American comic book writer, artist, and editor for Dark Horse Comics.
(source: Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Sleepy Boy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really solid writing and art direction across the board here.

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good volume. One of the stories is set underwater and features art by Gene Colan. The original comics were printed on a different type of paper and the artwork really stood out, whereas here it wasn't bad but not nearly as unique. There were some longer form stories and some shorter ones, and the shorter stories were really the stronger of the lot.

Overall good stories with good art that really helped expand the franchise. If you are a Predator fan you really need to give these Dark Horse comics a read.

[Bryan Thomas Schmidt · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Not as strong as other volumes. Characters and plots not as interesting. Highlights were two stories near the end, one very short about a Bayou man.

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was worth reading this one for the story “Bad Blood”, in which a serial killer Predator faces off against ex-CIA goons and another Predator that looks like Shredder from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. It’s the most ‘90s a comic has ever been other than the “Maximum Carnage” Spider-Man arc. All the other ones are varying degrees of just okay. Unlike the Dark Horse Aliens comics, these don’t expand on the lore much and the repeat scenario of “Predator vs humans” gets stale quick. Extra points for the one where a Cajun guy kills a Predator and cooks it into gumbo.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Struggle to rate it. Largely fun and easy. One story made me wish it was over though, it was as if I had suddenly started reading xmen, post 90’s peek… still have the taste of bile from that one. I do love the property, and other than that one travesty stayed true to the formula and a couple creative stories. Even one or two were a bit of a chore, but glad I read them after the fact.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review is for all four Omnibus Volumes read consecutively

Like most such collections it shows it's age with several outmoded art styles, but the tales themselves, particularly the short form work, is quite enjoyable.

[GodzillaGus · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume might be the weakest thus far. Hardcore fans won't mind though. "Bad Blood" had an interesting concept regarding the law/crine culture of Predators. We also get to see some new technology for the Predators so from a lore aspect this book is knowledgeable. There is also some light hearted stories to give readers a cooldown from the murderdeathkill. Or is it the Predators that are on a cooldown period like serial killers usually do?

[Eric Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's Predators. C'mon, what do you expect? Some really good stories, and one that is a long, funny, bloody trek to a punch line.

[Ink'd · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid fast read. If you have a few minutes that you wish to kill, this would work for you if you were interested in the Franchise.