Alien hunter enters New York’s criminal underworld as Punisher officially returns to take on a villain in new release
Castle faces an alien hunter
Frank Castle, known as the Punisher, has spent decades fighting criminals in the Marvel universe. Now he faces the Predator, the alien hunter made famous in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 science-fiction action film.
Marvel Comics has released the first issue of Predator vs. Punisher as a limited series. Frank Tieri wrote the story, Jesús Saíz provided the artwork and Dustin Weaver created the main cover.
New York becomes hunting ground
The story turns New York City into a hunting ground after the Predator arrives seeking worthy prey and targets Castle. The alien’s presence also sets off turmoil among the city’s criminals. Kingpin, Jigsaw, Silvermane and the Owl are among the familiar Marvel villains drawn into the mounting violence.
Tieri on the matchup
In an interview with ComicBook, Tieri described the appeal of bringing the two characters together. He said fans had debated for years which of the pair would win in a fight. Tieri called both characters formidable killing machines and said the series gives readers a chance to see how the contest plays out.
Key points
- Marvel Comics has released Predator vs. Punisher #1 as a limited series.
- Frank Castle faces the Predator, the alien hunter from the 1987 film.
- The story’s New York City conflict also involves Kingpin, Jigsaw, Silvermane and the Owl.
- Frank Tieri said the series addresses a long-running fan debate over who would win.