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]] Predators (known in the fictional expanded universe as '''Yautja''' or '''Hish-qu-Ten''') are a fictional species featured in the films '''' (2007). The creatures also feature heavily in various other media including comic books, graphic novels and video games. Originating as the antagonist in the ''Predator'' sci-fi horror films, they are vaguely humanoid aliens who hunt the aggressive members of other species for sport. Predators are depicted as an extraterrestrial race whose civilization seems to focus on individual strength, exemplified in the concept of hunting. They are depicted as excellent warriors, pursuing the most dangerous species in the galaxy. Predators stalk and kill prey using various armaments, ranging from high technology smart weapons to low-tech blades and spears. Once they have defeated an opponent, they collect the skulls as trophies and mark themselves with the symbol of their clan (mark of honor). Predators have a long and involved history with many species they hunt, including Xenomorphs . Although the morals of their race are unknown, they appear to have some consistent form of honor. This is usually depicted showing respect and acknowledgment to powerful adversaries as well as an unwillingness to stalk weak, sick, or unarmed opponents. BIOLOGY AND CULTURE Physiology Physically, the Predators are remarkably resilient. Physical traumas that might maim or kill a human are typically depicted as being little more than merely temporarily disabling to a Predator, while lesser injuries may yield no noticeable negative effects at all. Predators have demonstrated that they can continue to combat opponents even after suffering the most grievous of injuries, such as being impaled through the chest (though these wounds may prove fatal afterwards). They are highly resistant to small arms fire and stabbing weapons, although it has been shown that such attacks can yield wounds. The species is also adaptable to heat/cold extremes as illustrated in '' Predator 2 '' when a warrior was attacked with weaponized Liquid Nitrogen and was not noticeably harmed. This is also demonstrated in '' Alien Vs. Predator '', where three Predators land on an island near Antarctica and don't even shiver, despite being barely clothed. In addition to their natural defenses, Predators carry with them advanced medical technologies that greatly aid in combat. In the film '' Predator 2 '', a wounded warrior applied a mysterious unnamed paste to a severed arm and the substance appeared to cauterize the wound while solidifying to act as a bandage. They possess great physical strength in comparison to humans; they are able to lift massive logs, break down walls, and throw a large-sized human at least 15-20 meters with enough force to incapacitate or kill. Whether this comes naturally or through training is never discovered. They are remarkably agile and athletic for creatures their size, often seen jumping vast distances and surviving drops from high altitudes. A Predator is also surprisingly fast. In '' Predator 2 '', the warrior ran from the graveyard to the subway in mere minutes, and was able to catch up with a speeding subway train. They also seem to possess great stamina, since they are able to cover great distances and perform continuous activity without needing to rest often. Male Predators are estimated to be 7 to 71/2 feet tall (2.13m to 2.31m) and weigh 300-400+ pounds(136-181 kg). It is unknown how large the females are (although in the first "Alien versus Predator" novel it was intimated they are possibly much larger and stronger than the males). While Predators are humanoid, many features of their anatomy differ markedly from that of humans. Notably, they have four Mandible s surrounding their mouths. These mandibles appear to be involved in the production of audible clicks and chirps used in communication, although they can mimic human speech reasonably well and appear to understand it (or have a translator in their mask). They also have a rubbery tube-like "hair", usually seen as thick long " Dreadlocks " around their heads. Spike-like "facial hair" is sometimes seen as well as they get older (though it is unknown if they can shave these hairs off or not). In addition to their odd exterior, Predators also have notably Luminescent green Blood . Predator vision appears to lay in the Infra-red portion of the Electromagnetic Spectrum . This is enhanced by the smart optics embedded in the masks the Predators wear. These optics help by filtering out irrelevant heat sources, improving contrast, permitting the wearer to focus on movement, potential targets, etc., or even see in a completely different range of the Electromagnetic Spectrum (as shown at the slaughterhouse in '' Predator 2 '' when the Predator scans through several ranges to eventually settle on Ultraviolet ; curiously enough, the scan apparently omitted the Visible Spectrum ). When this mask is removed, the Predator experiences much-reduced quality of vision and loses thermal source filtering, likely requiring greater concentration for discerning movement and targets. In ''Predator 2'', after the character Detective Michael Harrigan removed the Predator's mask, it is seen using a breathing apparatus. Specifically what this apparatus was used for is unknown; it is possible that Predators do not thrive in the air readily available on Earth (although it might have been the Smog in Los Angeles). Alternatively, this particular Predator may have suffered some respiratory distress from the slaughterhouse environment, and/or from the gunshot wounds inflicted by Harrigan's shotgun earlier in the movie. Another theory supposes that the native atmosphere of the Predators is higher in oxygen, explaining Harrigan's ability to easily breathe within the Predator vessel despite the Predator's obvious difficulty breathing in Earth's atmosphere. In the original, The Predator was in the jungle, which has noticeably denser atmosphere. Hunting Methods Though the portrayal of how a particular Predator will behave during a hunt varies depending on the specific script of the narrative which the creature is appearing in, a typical Predator hunt usually commences in the following fashion: A Predator will usually hunt on its own, without the assistance of any allies. The only exception to this so far in the Predator movie series was in '' Alien Vs. Predator '' when the Predators appeared in a group of three, but even so, they seemed to avoid working together as a team using pack hunting tactics, but one did attempt to avenge one of its fallen comrades, rather then finishing off the remaining humans. Though it could also be said that the Predator saw the Xenomorph as the more threatening adversary in that situation. A Predator spacecraft, entering from the reaches of outer-space, will covertly land within hostile territory where it intends to hunt. Such a territory for example may be a guerrilla war zone as seen in the film '' Predator '', or perhaps a crime ridden city as seen in '' Predator 2 ''. A lone Predator then, while cloaked, will spy on and analyze any potential targets for hunting which it deems as being threatening enough to be worthy of hunting. For instance, in '' Predator '', the Predator does not attack anything for the first 40 minutes of the film while it is deciding whom to stalk, eventually coming to the conclusion to hunt the military squad. Once a Predator has decided whom it deems worthy of hunting, the creature stalks its prey. The Predator waits for the optimum moment to strike swiftly and efficiently with what can be compared to a Guerilla attack. The Predator prefers to attack from afar with its projectile weapons, striking at lone targets whenever possible. This does not mean however, that the Predator will never attack an enemy who is in numbers, as the Predator often does throughout the series when the situation requires for it. The Predator will also attack with melee weapons if it feels that the situation necessitates it. ]] The Predator will then, if possible, capture its defeated opponent’s corpse and drag it away into hiding. If the opponent's body can not be acquired such as in the first film, ''Predator'', the Predator will go back into hiding and wait for another chance to take the corpse. Once the Predator has acquired the corpse, it will resolve the kill in one of two ways. If the kill was deemed unrewarding, the Predator will skin the body (and, in the first film, remove the internal organs) and, using cord, hang it upside down from its feet. Otherwise, the Predator will take the corpse's skull and/or spine to keep as a trophy of its hunt. Having completed this ritual, the Predator will proceed to its next target until the hunt is over. A Predator may kill anything without acid blood without any precautions, but when fighting a xenomorph it avoids cutting it with any close-combat weapons to avoid being doused with acid. Instead it will either strike the alien or throw blades at it from far away. Homeworld Nearly no information is given about the Predator homeworld in the films. A hint about the Predator homeworld provided by both ''Predator'' films is that the Predators are attracted to heat (The heat may also help with the predators visual equipment.) This hint is remarked upon by Anna in the first film, and later reinforced by Peter Keyes in the second movie. This suggests a homeworld much warmer than the current climate of the Earth. On the other hand, in the video game ''Alien versus Predator: Extinction'', it is said that Predators have fire resistant skin because they live on an arid death world. This is proved in the film AVP when a Predator was attacked with a makeshift flamethrower. It turned away visibly unhurt, but with a smoking head. The only thing that stands against the information that says the predator is attracted to heat is the antarctic setting in the 1st AVP movie. But it was shown that the antarctic island the ancient pyramid was on, used to be tropical in nature and the temple had an extreme thermal spike visible only through thermal scans, it could also be considered a sort of holy site to the predator, though it is unknown if they have a religion per se or if the hunt IS the religion, Also the mesh that predators wear beneath their armour has a heating system built in to keep the Predators body at the suitable temperature. Social Information/Honor In the Predator movies, the Predator society is not depicted. It is left a mystery, but it is hinted that their entire society, or at least a very great portion of it, revolves around hunting. ''Predator 2'' shows that they have hunted humans since at least the 18th century, as well as Xenomorphs and other unknown species. '' Alien Vs. Predator '' explained that Earth had been set up as a type of training ground by the Predators, that they hunted Xenomorphs, not Humans, and that they were responsible for the technological advancements that created the Egyptian and Aztec pyramids as well as the ancient Cambodian temples. The viewer learns that the Predators have been visiting Earth for centuries. They were worshiped as gods. At one hundred-year intervals, they would visit Earth to take part in a rite of passage in which several humans would sacrifice themselves as hosts for the Xenomorphs, creating the "ultimate prey" for the Predators to hunt. If overwhelmed, the Predators would activate their self-destruct weapons to eliminate the Xenomorphs along with themselves. In this rite, a young Predator would earn a mark of honor, a hieroglyph burned into the Predator's face with Xenomorph acid, once it had killed one of the Xenomorphs. In ''Predator'', and ''Predator 2'' the Predators are portrayed not with an honor system per se, but instead a sense of sportsmanship and a respect for the "rules of the hunt." Predators seem primarily interested in aggressive game, and will often completely ignore and spare the weak and helpless. In '' Predator '', the Predator seemingly violated these rules, when it killed a seriously injured and helpless man, but the man (Poncho) was holding a gun, so this was presumably within the rules' boundaries. In ''Predator 2'', one Predator aims his plasma cannon at the head of a child that has a toy Uzi, but relents when a scan identifies the gun as a toy. When the Predator found itself witness to a confrontation between armed civilians, gang members and police officers, the Predator attacked all three sides without distinction due to their weapons. Later, the same Predator scans a disarmed female prey, and upon discovering a fetus within her, spares her life. The sense of sportsmanship can sometimes extend to when the prey bests the Predators, as demonstrated when Detective Harrigan finally kills his Predator opponent onboard the Predator's vessel. A group of Predators confronts Harrigan. However, rather than attacking him, the most (presumably) senior of them tosses Harrigan an old muzzle-loading pistol apparently as a trophy for Harrigan's victory. Such recognitions are rare, however, due to the largely solitary nature of a Predator's hunt and their preferred use of a self-destruct device when facing defeat. The novels generally support the idea that the more senior Predators place a greater value on sportsmanship, rules and challenge of prey, while younger hunters are only interested amassing kills and trophies. In ''Alien Vs. Predator'', a Predator neutralizes and is about to kill an elderly character (Weyland), then detects terminal lung cancer within the man and ignores him. It is only when the man attacks the departing Predator with a makeshift flamethrower (a portable oxygen tank and a flare) that the Predator actually kills him. This suggests that Predators will only kill a seemingly weak target if they threaten the Predator or otherwise show worth as prey. Also at the end of "Alien Vs. Predator", when Alexa meets the Predator called "Scar", it is about to kill her when it itself is attacked by a xenomorph. Alexa kills the alien with the Predator's spear, and the predator uses the xenomorph acid to mark her face with a glyph as proof of her kill. It also gives her the xenomorph's skull to use as a shield and attaches the tail to a pole to create a makeshift spear for her to use. When the predators decloak to collect Scar after the Queen kills him, the clan leader sees the mark on Alexa's face and gives her his own retractable spear, acknowledging her, at the very least, as a fellow warrior. They also appear to believe in honorable suicide, similar to the samurai ritual of also shows that those Predators who fail to commit suicide after dishonoring themselves are hunted and killed by their comrades. ARMOUR Mask/Helmet The Predators are a highly advanced technological species, evident through their capacity for interstellar travel and their vast array of weapons and equipment. One example of this technology is the mask that they routinely wear during a hunt. This helmet/mask contains a gas mask, respirator, possible translator and/or a scuba mask, multiple vision modes and some diagnostic capabilities, as well as serving as protection for their heads. Various mask types are used by the Predators; the variation in design seems to result from individual preference rather than necessity. The Predator's mask has many different vision modes available to its user. The most notable of these is an enhanced thermal vision that greatly increases the contrast between objects from the Predator's natural sight (See Vision), as seen in the first movie when the Predator removes its mask. In the second movie, the Predator switches between multiple spectral modes when it finds itself under attack from opponents who are wearing thermal camouflage. In '' signatures interfere with the vision modes. In the , the predator's mask offered four types of vision and varying diagnostic functions for each: Normal Vision, which was the same as a human and had no diagnostic; Thermal Vision, which highlighted heat signatures and could analyze health and armor weaknesses in prey; Tech vision, which contrasted energy sources and Xenomorphs and analyzed a prey's weapon systems and Neuro Vision, which exposed the prey's current emotional status (Calm, Panicking, Hostile, etc.) and, on scan, would show the target's affiliation and rank. Cloaking device Other equipment includes a cloaking device to provide Active Camouflage , bending light around the wearer and projecting a semi-transparent image in front of the Predator, making it hard to see, though not invisible. The technology is also used to mask Predator ships moving within enemy territories. However, contact with water renders the device inoperable. It also doesn't seem to work against Xenomorphs, possibly because the Xenomorphs use their scent sense to "feel" the phermonoes given off by the Predator. This is seen in Alien vs. Predator, when a camouflaged predator is impaled through the chest by a Xenomorph's tail. Also, a Predator's cloak can be identified when the predator is seen at close distances. Movement by the predator tends to break up the distortions (Unless the Predator is moving slowly, like when he crawled past Dutch). In the Aliens Vs. Predator PC game, the cloaking device works by making its user transparent; this is because it has been found by the developers that the game engine made the light-bending cloak too ineffective to be useful. Plate Armour Most predators wear a breastplate which doesn't cover the midsection. It's made of a very durable unknown metal able to stop bullets as well as delay the corrosive effect of Xenomorph blood long enough for it to be taken off. In Alien vs. Predator, when Xenomorph blood is splashed onto the plate, the predator simply rips it off, suggesting that the plate is held together by clips attached to the backpack which release when pulled(or the predator is able to simply use its strength to pull the plate off). The plate also appears to be made of several layers of metal resulting in better durability. Shoulder plates and armoured tassets are also featured on a predator as well as shin and foot armour made of the same unknown alloy. Though very light and strong, most types of predator armour will dent if hit with a strong enough blow and can be pierced by a Xenomorph tail blade. The Aliens Vs. Predator PC games portray the plate armour as being indestructible as a game play element, making the Predator the most durable player-controlled character. The plate armour won't keep a determined chestburster from erupting from the inside however; the armour shatters from the birth. Mesh Jumpsuit Almost all predators wear what seems to be a mesh jumpsuit made of an unknown wire. It appears to warm the Predator body by means of electrically generated warmth. Besides this, it has also been suggested that the mesh is a part of the camouflage system. However when neither camouflage nor warmth is needed the mesh suit serves as a jumpsuit during the hunt. WEAPONS Predator weaponry varies from hunter to hunter. It is possible that the difference in weapons between the various movies and games is more an indication of preference of Yautja than anything else. Differences in clan culture may decide the difference in equipment a Predator may carry, as different clans may have different amounts of discipline in specific areas of combat, skill, or just possess a greater level of wealth or availible technology. The idea of difference in wealth in a Predator clan would explain the amount of equipment carried and the advanced levels of each piece of equipment (for example, length and material of wristblades) however, may not necessarily account for the variety carried by them throughout their encounters. It has never been officially stated that they have specific reasons for using certain weapons. Plasma Caster The Plasma Caster (also known as the "tri-cannon", "Plasma cannon" and sometimes "shoulder cannon"), is a shoulder-mounted cannon. A three-dot laser sight, which appears as a triangle in the Predator's HUD, is used to show the Predator where the shot will go. The Plasma Caster will automatically lock on to a target. The three-dot laser sight can be part of the Predator's helmet or mounted on top of the weapon itself. In both set-ups the Plasma Caster moves with the Predator's field of vision. It fires a bright blue pulse of energy in a straight line, and the shot can burn through flesh, wood, and metal. The sound made when firing changed in '' Alien Vs. Predator '' from a single whip-like striking sound, to a more mellow blast with a reverbing deep pulse as the shot travels. In Alien vs. Predator, this appeared to be the objective of the training pyramid, as neither of the Predators were dropped off with one, and one opened a chest and picked one of three up to use. In the first two movies the Predator could control how much power was used in each shot from the caster. Also in the movies, and also in the games, the Predator was able to fire the Plasma Caster while using his cloaking shield generator. The three-dot sight has become the iconic symbol of the Predator films. In the new film '''', the Predator, who is evidently the main character, wields two plasma casters. As a game play element in the Aliens Versus Predator computer games, when used in conjunction with the correct vision mode, the Plasma-caster automatically targets an enemy and the shot is normally a guaranteed hit, (especially against human targets) provided that said enemy doesn't take cover in such situations, although fast xenomorphs may escape. Wrist blades Wrist blades are retractable twin blades built into the gauntlet mounted on the Predator's forearm which consist of a series of backward-pointing barbs. They are primarily used as a stabbing weapon, but also make effective slashing weapons. The blades can be rotated to face away from the user, making a backward slash more effective. A stab from the backwards-facing blades is frequently used as a killing blow. In one graphic novel the blades are seen when a Predator rips through a tank's armour to kill the passengers. While most predator are armed with twin blades, one predator in particular in the AvP movie was armed with only a single blade of 3 or 4 ft length. This detail is often overlooked though because that predator was the first to be killed and consequently didn't have much screen time. Because of the size of the blade, this Predator was referred to by the film crew as the "Chopper". In the computer game Aliens Versus Predator 2 , a medical report of a scientist attempting to study a Predator indicated that the gauntlets in which the wrist blades were mounted was grafted to the Predator's arms and attempts at surgical removal produced cardiac arrest in the Predator being studied. The researcher further speculates that the cardiac arrest may be the result of an anti-tampering mechanism and comments, "What kind of society would rather have its warriors die than be disarmed?" It's doubtful if this is the case in the movies however, since in '' Alien Vs. Predator '' a Predator was capable of taking off its wrist bomb, though this may be because he retained his wristblades and was still technically armed. The wrist blades in the AVP movie were double the length of the wristblades seen in the Predator movies. A similar weapon to the wrist blades appears in AVP. It looks like normal wrist blades however when the slide on top is pulled back, the weapon arms. It fires small blades by extending the arm completely. The Predator is also shown using lasers to heat up and sharpen the blades. How the actual sharpening is done isn't shown. Combi Stick In the movies the Combi Stick closely resembles a spear. It has the ability to cut through many materials such as body armour and steel. The Combi Stick is also telescopic, presumably for easy storage when not in use. Both this and the Smart Disc are made of materials that are somehow resistant to the acidic traits of Xenomorph blood. Smart Disc The Smart Disc (also known as throwing disc, razor disk, or simply “disc”) is an extremely sharp circular weapon that is thrown like a Discus and returns to the user like a Boomerang . This weapon is extremely powerful, shown to cut through half a dozen cattle carcasses and a man in Predator 2 without any effort. It also has a hand grip for use as a slashing melee weapon as well. In Alien Vs Predator, the smart disc was replaced by a giant shuriken-like throwing star. It is stated in the video game '''' that the disc is mentally controlled by the Predator; Predators who train their mental capacity are able to do this. Also in the first-person shooter Aliens vs. Predator games, the Disc had a homing device when used in conjunction with an appropriate vision mode, and could be retracted at will. Whether this is the case in the movies has never been stated. Netgun There are apparently two versions of the Predator Netgun . The first is seen in '' Predator 2 '', where it is a gun-like weapon that fires a man-sized net at its target, who is violently thrown and trapped against the nearest surface. The net then begins to constrict itself and cut apart the trapped individual inside. A second version of the Netgun was seen in the movie ''Alien vs. Predator'', where it is seen to be a smaller version mounted on the Predator's wrist gauntlet. The net is extremely strong, shown when a character tries to cut through the net with a knife, but the net cuts the knife's blade from the handle. It is not resilient to the Xenomorphs' acidic blood or Smart Disks (as seen in Predator 2). In the PC game ''Aliens Versus Predator 2'', the Net only traps the victim to maintain the balance of game play. The opponents captured in nets are allowed to cut their way out with melee weapons. However the Predators seen in ''Aliens Versus Predator 2'' may be using a lower quality alloy to construct their nets resulting in nets that can be cut. Self-destruct Device Each Predator carries a the Predator survived (although this was described as the highest dishonor). Also, the game Predator: Concrete Jungle shows that the Predator scout ship might also have a destructive device upon it. Or else the main one located on the Predator's arm was left inside the ship and was detonated by a remote device. Medicomp The medicomp is not a weapon. It is a small case that contains various medical equipments should the Predator ever be injured. One of the medical gadgets in it resembles a spike with a handle and contains a material that is either a powerful stimulant or a form of artificial Plasma . It also contains a burner and a vial of liquid that when mixed with other materials (in ''Predator 2'', the Predator uses broken glass and wall-tile fragments), creates a healing compound that can be used to treat and Cauterize almost any wound, from minor to mortal, that a Predator may have. Other Weapons Other weapons briefly seen in the Predator films are:
Weapons that appear in the Aliens versus Predator games
Weapons that appear in the video game
APPEARANCES IN FILM AND PRINT Movie appearances # '' Predator '' (1987) — Directed by John McTiernan # '' Predator 2 '' (1990) — Directed by Stephen Hopkins # '' Alien Vs. Predator '' (2004) — Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson # '''' (2007) - Directed by Brothers Strause Design of the hunter The design of the Predator, especially that of their mouthparts, was a suggestion from James Cameron . While flying to Japan with Cameron, Stan Winston , who had been hired to design the Predator, was doing concept art on the flight. Cameron saw what he was drawing and said, "I always wanted to see something with Mandibles ". Winston then included them in his designs. Stan Winston's studio created all of the physical effects for Predator & Predator 2, creating the body suit for actor Kevin Peter Hall and the mechanical facial effects. They were hired after attempts to create a convincing monster (including Jean-Claude Van Damme wearing a much different body suit) had failed. Arnold Schwarzenegger recommended Winston after his experience working on '' The Terminator ''. Special effects and creature evolution The Predator's blood was originally made from a combination of the liquid out of glow sticks mixed with K-Y Jelly . The mixture would dry up quickly, so on set new batches had to be quickly made between takes. The technique is still used. The camouflage effect was designed by R/Greenberg Associates , under the direction of Joel Hynek. The idea for the effect came in a dream one of the Thomas brothers (who wrote the film) had in which there was a chrome man who was inside a reflective sphere. The man blended in, perfectly camouflaged, reflecting from all directions and only visible when in motion. It took quite a while before they figured out how to do it, which was basically an image repeated in a pattern of ripples in the shape of the Predator's body. It proved very effective and was a new way of presenting an "invisible man." Before there was digital technology all of the camouflage was done optically using photo-chemical means. This meant that you would never get the same result twice from combining the pieces of film. After the original movies, Amalgamated Dynamics took over from Stan Winston Studio in creating the props for the Predators in the ''Aliens vs. Predator'' (AVP) movie and a number of effects houses worked on the various other effects. The design of the Predator and its attributes including the cloaking technology and self-destruct device have changed over the years because of the advances in effects technology and will surely continue to vary in design in coming years. Film portrayals Kevin Peter Hall played the Predator in the first and second movies (though originally Jean-Claude Van Damme was slated to play the creature), having been in many suits before that, including '' Harry And The Hendersons ''. He was trained in the art of mime and used many tribal dance moves in his performance, such as during the fight between Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Predator at the end of the first movie. In ''Predator 2'' according to a "making of" featurette, Danny Glover suggested the Lakers to be the other Predators because Glover himself was a big fan. Hall persuaded some of the Lakers to play background Predators because they couldn't find anyone on short notice. Hall died not long after ''Predator 2'' was released in theatres. In Alien Versus Predator , basketball player Ian Whyte , a fan of the Predator comics and movies, took over as the man in the Predator suit. Spin-offs There have been a number of Spin-off s in a range of media:
Crossovers Since ''Predator'', the Predators have appeared in many Crossover s (including a large number of Intercompany Crossover s) in Comic Book s and other media such as Novel s and Video Game s. The largest of these crossovers is the '' Alien Vs. Predator '' franchise, in which the Predators hunt the Xenomorphs. This was an idea that came to comic book artist Chris Warner in early 1989. He and other people at Dark Horse Comics were trying to come up with a good character combo for a new comics series. Dark Horse had been publishing '' Aliens '' Comic Book under license from 20th Century Fox since 1987. At Warner's suggestion, Dark Horse head publisher Mike Richardson phoned the head of Fox licensing Pam North with their idea, expecting to have a long negotiation ahead. Instead, North was immediately enthusiastic about the concept. The deal that brought the two characters together was credited as "Deal of the Year" by Capital City Distributors, even though it only took a few phone calls (a fact Dark Horse somehow neglected to contradict). ''Alien vs. Predator'', released in 2004 with director Paul W. S. Anderson at the helm, incorporates several elements from the comic books although it had a completely different story. As well as Alien-franchise cross-overs, there have also been many other comic book Crossovers with Superman , The Darkness , Witchblade , Green Lantern , Judge Dredd , Tarzan and Batman . In the comic '' Aliens Versus Predator Versus The Terminator '' they are also shown as a force of balance on a cosmic level, working to stop a flood of Terminator Android s from decimating the population of the galaxy. A Predator who was constantly in stealth mode appeared in an episode of the late night animated series Sealab 2021 in the episode entitled "Predator". SEE ALSO REFERENCES
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