One of the best examples of a movie property making a successful transition into comic books, Dark Horse Comics "Aliens" and "Predator" series have both been celebrated as not only being good comics based on their respective film franchises, but just plain good comics.
While Dark Horse reignited its "Aliens" stories last week with a new ongoing series, a brand new "Predator" miniseries launches at the end of this month featuring the fan-favorite otherworldly hunters. With a story by John Arcudi, interior art by Javier Saltares and beautiful cover for the first issue by artist Raymond Swanland, "Predator" #1 kicks off a four-part story that pits two warring clans of Predators against each other, settling their score amid a brutal Third World conflict here on Earth.
Dark Horse Comics has provided Splash Page readers with the first look at the new miniseries -- and what promises to be a grand return to the comics world for the Predator universe. Read More...
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There were a lot of options this week for readers interested in comics with crossover appeal. Everything from adaptations of fan-favorite and cult-classic properties to the continuing adventures of popular superheroes with established big-screen presence. Here's what looks good among the June 3 releases:
It's a short week here at Splash Page HQ, but it's a big one for comics with ties to Hollywood hitting shelves. That's why we're kicking off a new, weekly feature that spotlights three comics you should add to your pull list if you're looking to stay current with the ever-growing crossover between comic books and the world of television and movies.
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