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Batman versus Predator II, also known as Batman versus Predator II: Bloodmatch, is a four-issue limited crossover comic book series that was first published by Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics from December 1993-March 1994. It was written by Doug Moench, illustrated by Paul Gulacy, inked by Terry Austin, colored by Digital Chameleon, Carla Feeny and Lovern Kindzierski, lettered by Todd Klein and edited by Michael Eury, Scott Peterson, Mike Carlin, Diana Schutz, Marilee Hord, Jenette Kahn and Darren J. Vincenzo, with cover art by Jackson Guice, Gulacy and Austin.
Batman versus Predator II was a sequel to 1991's wildly popular Batman versus Predator, and was followed by the further sequel Batman versus Predator III.
In the overall Dark Horse crossover comics line, Batman versus Predator II was preceded by Predator versus Magnus, Robot Fighter and was followed by Superman/Aliens.
Publisher's Summary
#1: Months ago, Batman narrowly defeated an alien hunter that terrorized Gotham City. In return, the creature's species vowed never again to use the Dark Knight's city as its hunting grounds... But a reckless young Predator with dreams of glory has chosen to break that vow and renews the hunt, seeking to overthrow the upstart human 'Champion.' While Batman is stalked by the Predator, hired assassins of a Gotham crimelord are also after the Dark Knight. Into this deadly game is drawn the Huntress and a duo of Predators seeking to salvage their race's honor by stopping the young rogue.
#2: Batman goes hand-to-hand with the renegade Predator while Commissioner Gordon lies in a coma. On the trail of both combatants is the Huntress... who arrives too late to save the Dark Knight from defeat in the first battle of this deadly war!
#3: The odds shift when Batman constructs a device that enables him to see the Predator despite the alien's invisibility. But that tactical advantage may prove short-lived when two more Predators arrive in Gotham City!
#4: Batman and the Huntress risk their lives in the final confrontation with the young turk Predator.
Plot
In the aftermath of the events from Batman versus Predator, the Predators return to Earth to settle the score with the Caped Crusader, who is this time joined in the battle with the female superhero the Huntress. But Batman is already facing off against some of the deadliest human killers he's ever had to face.
Reprint History
Cover to Batman versus Predator II: Bloodmatch trade paperback by Simon Bisley.
Batman versus Predator II was collected and released as a trade paperback under the title Batman versus Predator II: Bloodmatch in January 1995, edited by Bob Kahan and Lynn Adair and featuring a new cover by artist Simon Bisley.
Behind the Scenes
Veteran comics writer Doug Moench has worked on numerous titles throughout his career including Shang-Chi Master of Kung-Fu for Marvel Comics and on Detective Comics for DC.
Artist Paul Gulacy has had a similarly full career in comics, often collaborating with Moench on Batman work and elsewhere.
Trade paperback edition cover artist Simon Bisley is famous for his work with Heavy Metal magazine, on the British comics character Judge Dredd, and on DC Comics' Lobo, among others. He also illustrated the story Aliens: Reapers and the cover of Dark Horse Presents: Aliens for Dark Horse.
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