Predator #1 1989 Dark Horse: Chris Warner Cover; 1st app of Predator

Cover Date: June 1989 
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics 
Writer: Mark Verheiden 
Artist: Chris Warner
Cover Artist: Chris Warner

Storyline: This issue marks the first appearance of the Predator in comic book form. The story follows Detective Schaefer in New York City as he investigates a series of gruesome murders, suspecting a connection to his missing brother. The Predator stalks the city, hunting humans for sport, leading to a deadly confrontation.

Additional Information:

• This is a key issue as it is the first appearance of the Predator in comics.
• The cover art is by Chris Warner, who also provided the interior art. His rendition of the Predator on this cover is iconic and has been the basis for merchandise, including a NECA figure with a mini-comic reprint.
• The comic is from the Copper Age of comics.
• Dark Horse Comics produced several Predator series and one-shots, but this #1 issue is the one that started it all in the comic book realm.
• The value has generally held steady and can increase for high-grade copies due to its significance as the Predator's comic debut.