Predator: The Last Hunt. Marvel Finally Connects the Dots (Sort Of)
Well, I didn’t expect to find this one at my local library. Honestly, after trudging through four Dark Horse omnibuses, I thought my relationship with Predator comics was officially on a break. But then Marvel, in all their Disney-backed glory, decided to give the galaxy’s ugliest trophy hunter another go.
Enter Predator: The Last Hunt.
On paper, it sounds like the sequel we’ve been waiting for. Theta Berwick, the ultimate human Predator-killer, is back, older, meaner, and still hunting the beast that ruined her life. Only this time, she’s not just after blood. She’s out to liberate the humans trapped in the Predators’ twisted game preserve. Noble. Stupid. Very on-brand for her.
But Marvel throws a wild card into the mix: John Schaefer, the brother of Dutch (yes, that Dutch: “Get to the chopper!” Dutch). Old-school Predator fans from the Dark Horse days will recognise him instantly. His sudden reappearance feels like a love letter to longtime readers, or maybe a desperate crossover move. Either way, it got my attention.
Plot & Pacing
The setup’s juicy: Theta versus a Super Predator, a next-gen monster built like it bench presses xenomorphs for fun. The human rescue mission adds genuine stakes, while the Schaefer subplot gives the comic some nostalgic muscle. Unfortunately, the pacing occasionally trips over its own ambition. A lot is happening: new characters, old grudges, alien planets, and moral choices, all crammed into a limited issue count. By the end, you’ll be entertained but maybe a little dizzy.
Art & Atmosphere
The art team deserves credit. The jungle-planet setting feels dense, hostile, and beautifully cinematic. The Super Predator is a towering slab of nightmare fuel, and Theta’s new armour design hits the right mix of “veteran hunter” and “sci-fi badass.” It’s bloody, brutal, and unapologetically Predator; exactly what the franchise should look like.
Writing & Tone
The dialogue’s solid. Theta’s hardened sarcasm carries the emotional weight, while Schaefer’s inclusion brings in that old-school military grit. The dynamic between the two is surprisingly good; the veteran soldier meets the lifelong survivor. It’s one of those “different tools, same trauma” relationships that just works.
Where it fumbles is depth. The comic attempts to explore philosophical themes of revenge and survival, but never fully commits to them. Still, it’s leagues ahead of the incoherent mess that Dark Horse ended on.
Final Thoughts
Predator: The Last Hunt is Marvel’s first Predator comic that actually feels like part of a bigger picture, connecting the legacy of Dutch Schaefer with the modern grit of Theta Berwick. It’s fast, violent, and finally gives the Predator mythos some continuity worth caring about.
Is it perfect? Nah. But it’s finally heading in the right direction.
If Dark Horse’s run was a long, bloody stumble, Marvel’s Last Hunt is a confident stride forward. Scars and all.
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