Predator vs. the Planet of the Apes #3

Predator vs. the Planet of the Apes #3 was published in 2024 as part of a crossover miniseries that brings together two of the most iconic science fiction franchises under the Marvel Comics banner. Following the 20th Century Studios acquisition by Disney, these properties were integrated into the Marvel publishing portfolio, allowing for narrative collisions that were previously restricted by licensing boundaries. This specific issue serves as a mid-point in the four-part arc, expanding the conflict between the technologically advanced extraterrestrial hunters and the hyper-evolved society of apes.

The creative team for this series, including writer Ed Brisson and artist Salvador Larroca, sought to balance the distinct horror elements of the Predator mythology with the sociopolitical allegory inherent in the Planet of the Apes universe. Larroca’s approach to the illustrations emphasizes the visceral contrast between the grounded, earthy aesthetic of the apes' civilization and the sleek, lethal gadgets of the Predator. The series was met with interest from fans of both franchises, viewed primarily as a showcase of how these two disparate cinematic worlds function when forced into a shared visual and narrative landscape.