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Predator: Hell Come A Walkin'/1718
It's the Civil War . . . A nation is divided against itself and the once green countryside runs red with blood. Even as the conflict destroys towns and families it serves as bait . . . Bait for a Predator. When two opposing bands of soldiers bear witness to the Predator's gruesome atrocities, they realize they have an enemy greater than each other. But can they lay aside their differences long enough to defeat their common foe?
54 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1996
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Nancy A. Collins
341 books674 followersNancy A. Collins (born 10 September 1959) is a United States horror fiction writer best known for her series of vampire novels featuring her character Sonja Blue. Collins has also written for comic books, including the Swamp Thing series, Jason Vs. Leatherface, Predator: Hell Come A Walkin and her own one-shot Dhampire: Stillborn.
Collins was born in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. She lived in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1980s; after time in New York City and Atlanta, Georgia she settled in Wilmington, North Carolina in the late 2000s.
Collins has written twenty novels since 1989, many of which refer to and directly include races of creatures the author calls Pretenders, monsters from myth and legend passing as human to better hunt their prey.
Collins has also written a number of highly acclaimed Southern Gothic short stories and novellas, most of which are set in Seven Devils, Arkansas, a highly fictionalized version of her hometown.
Most recently, she has focused her attention onto the Golgotham urban fantasy series,published by Penguin. Golgotham is the 'supernatural' ghetto of New York City, where creatures from myth and folklore--including witches,shapeshifters,leprechauns and centaurs--live and work in uneasy alliance with mankind.
Collins was born in McGehee, Arkansas, United States. She lived in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1980s; after time in New York City and Atlanta, Georgia she settled in Wilmington, North Carolina in the late 2000s.
Collins has written twenty novels since 1989, many of which refer to and directly include races of creatures the author calls Pretenders, monsters from myth and legend passing as human to better hunt their prey.
Collins has also written a number of highly acclaimed Southern Gothic short stories and novellas, most of which are set in Seven Devils, Arkansas, a highly fictionalized version of her hometown.
Most recently, she has focused her attention onto the Golgotham urban fantasy series,published by Penguin. Golgotham is the 'supernatural' ghetto of New York City, where creatures from myth and folklore--including witches,shapeshifters,leprechauns and centaurs--live and work in uneasy alliance with mankind.
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May 13, 2020
Predator: Hell Come A Walkin' : ☆☆☆
A weird western tale set in American Civil War with infamous gunslinger and outlaw Jesse James against a Predator.
Not bad at all, the author made a good job on historical research and Jesse, being 16 years old at that time is just the youngest guy ever in the franchise killing a yautja, but in the end storyline and characters were just average ones besides of a few great moments.
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Predator: 1718 : ☆☆☆ 1/2
A quickly forgettable average "no honor among pirates" historical short tale, but artworks were totally good ones.
May 10, 2024
Nice predator story set in the civil war. Interesting plot for the story. Recommended
February 27, 2018
There's not much to be said of the tale that is Predator: Hell Come A Walkin'. Verbiage that is befitting of the era as is the art that illustrates it meshes well within the established historical parameters of the story. All the common themes of Slavery and Brother vs. Brother slip neatly in and duly enliven an American Civil War styled story of erstwhile allies joining forces to defeat a common foe.
Why the foe had to be The Predator, I have no idea.
And it's just so baffling not just because it's an odd insertion to begin with but because everything else gels just so well together. The appearance of The Predator in a such an alternate historical piece makes about as much sense as dropping a helping of sprinkles into a serving of mashed potatoes.
A kitchen sink would have made just as much sense.
Two thumbs up for the art which is well done - espousing an eeriness that is truly subtle in its subdued evocativeness .
One thumb up for a story that while it meant well, is confusing and half-cooked at best.
No thumbs for the insertion of an extraterrestrial poacher in a Civil War era narrative.
PostScript: In retrospect, I really wish this had been its own standalone issue sans Predator. The art still holds up well decades later and could have easily been spun out into its own series. Sadly, my time-machine is still at the shop, so we'll just have to deal with this current illustrative emanation as is, for the time being.
Why the foe had to be The Predator, I have no idea.
And it's just so baffling not just because it's an odd insertion to begin with but because everything else gels just so well together. The appearance of The Predator in a such an alternate historical piece makes about as much sense as dropping a helping of sprinkles into a serving of mashed potatoes.
A kitchen sink would have made just as much sense.
Two thumbs up for the art which is well done - espousing an eeriness that is truly subtle in its subdued evocativeness .
One thumb up for a story that while it meant well, is confusing and half-cooked at best.
No thumbs for the insertion of an extraterrestrial poacher in a Civil War era narrative.
PostScript: In retrospect, I really wish this had been its own standalone issue sans Predator. The art still holds up well decades later and could have easily been spun out into its own series. Sadly, my time-machine is still at the shop, so we'll just have to deal with this current illustrative emanation as is, for the time being.
November 5, 2023
The first part of this book featuring a Predator during the Civil War was good stuff with decent art, but I was in it for the main attraction: 1718; a short, Predator 2 prequel story. It was so much fun and it's no wonder this has gone down as a favorite among fans.
I'm looking forward to owning this in a collected format, once the Predator Dark Horse Years Omnibus volume 2 hits stores next year!
I'm looking forward to owning this in a collected format, once the Predator Dark Horse Years Omnibus volume 2 hits stores next year!
January 11, 2023
Gonna review the 1718 story from the omnibus. Solid little story of two warriors fighting against the odds of survival. Nice throwback to Predator 2 and now Prey.
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November 26, 2025[My reviews are generally for me/my memory and can therefore contain spoilers. They're typically not here to provide you with a reason to read or not read something.]
Note: I read this via the first massive omnibus (on Kindle). The plan is to review each trade/mini-series/whatever as I finish them, rather than the whole omnibus or every single issue.
Also, this was the only listing I could find for 1718, so I'll have to come back whenever I get to Hell Come A Walkin'.
1718's art was phenomenal. I wish it had been longer because it was a great start to a potentially longer work.
It also ties into Predator 2 with the "gift" of Raphael's gun. (I'd say Prey is an alternative version since Naru got it directly from Raphael there.)
--To be updated when I read the other part
Note: I read this via the first massive omnibus (on Kindle). The plan is to review each trade/mini-series/whatever as I finish them, rather than the whole omnibus or every single issue.
Also, this was the only listing I could find for 1718, so I'll have to come back whenever I get to Hell Come A Walkin'.
1718's art was phenomenal. I wish it had been longer because it was a great start to a potentially longer work.
It also ties into Predator 2 with the "gift" of Raphael's gun. (I'd say Prey is an alternative version since Naru got it directly from Raphael there.)
--To be updated when I read the other part
August 19, 2022
Predator's visits to Earth in 1700s and 1800s, much like the timeframe of new PREY movie.
1718 is really short, but important alternate tie-in to Predator 2 movie.
Hell Come a Walking' was fantastic. At first was put off by lack of the Predator, but really flushed out the characters so you really sad when they do get hunted.
1718 is really short, but important alternate tie-in to Predator 2 movie.
Hell Come a Walking' was fantastic. At first was put off by lack of the Predator, but really flushed out the characters so you really sad when they do get hunted.
February 6, 2019
Pretty solid.
October 27, 2024
Cómic muy corto pero que te hace conocer la historia de la famosa pistola de la película.
August 7, 2024
Predator: Hell Come A Walkin’
Nancy Collins doesn’t shy away from history in this somewhat controversial Civil War period piece featuring a diverse group of Union and Confederate soldiers, one such character being real life American outlaw, Jesse James. Collins does a fine job portraying these characters as real flawed human beings while also not sympathizing with the Confederacy. It could be conflicting for some readers, but I found the interweaving of fiction and history to be very fascinating. Dean Ormston’s art compliments the grim setting extremely well and he presents plenty of panels for his Predator design to shine in bloody glory.
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Predator: 1718
1718 is a short story featuring Captain Raphael Adolini, the original owner of the flintlock pistol that appears in the movie Predator 2. It’s a great little tie in comic that is unfortunately no longer canon but definitely still worth a read.
Nancy Collins doesn’t shy away from history in this somewhat controversial Civil War period piece featuring a diverse group of Union and Confederate soldiers, one such character being real life American outlaw, Jesse James. Collins does a fine job portraying these characters as real flawed human beings while also not sympathizing with the Confederacy. It could be conflicting for some readers, but I found the interweaving of fiction and history to be very fascinating. Dean Ormston’s art compliments the grim setting extremely well and he presents plenty of panels for his Predator design to shine in bloody glory.
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Predator: 1718
1718 is a short story featuring Captain Raphael Adolini, the original owner of the flintlock pistol that appears in the movie Predator 2. It’s a great little tie in comic that is unfortunately no longer canon but definitely still worth a read.
January 1, 2019
Nearly pointless. The story appears to be a call-back prequel to Predator 2— in which he receives an old handgun from one of the Predators aboard their ship as a gift of worthiness— so in this story we learn how he got that gun. And reading it, I couldn’t care less. The characters are barely interesting, it’s too quick of a read, and to make matters worse, the art is very uninspiring. The way it’s colored, everything kind of just blends together. The best part of the comic would have to be the final few panels. Those ware honestly beautiful conceptually: how the Predator respects the other “fighter” to trade weapons (although it makes no sense why he earned the respect even while dying but let’s not gloss over that).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 3, 2023
This review is for Predator 1718. Truly amazingly drawn,very cool short comic that gives a little back-story to about how predator acquired that pirate flintlock. Really wish this was longer as it's one of best predator comics 5/5.
He'll Come walkin it's a huge missed opportunity,set in a very interesting period of civil war but very unattractive art style where is hard to remember who's who ,confusing time jumps ,and ton of boring text 2/5
He'll Come walkin it's a huge missed opportunity,set in a very interesting period of civil war but very unattractive art style where is hard to remember who's who ,confusing time jumps ,and ton of boring text 2/5
May 20, 2017
Good idea, so so execution
Average at best. I like the ideas behind the story, but it isn't something I would reread very many times.
Average at best. I like the ideas behind the story, but it isn't something I would reread very many times.
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