{"product_id":"predator-race-war-0-dark-horse-comics-1993-first-printing","title":"Predator: Race War #0 (Dark Horse Comics 1993) First Printing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis first-printing edition consolidates the complete Race War prologue into a single, full-color volume, allowing readers to follow the entire opening arc without tracking down three separate monthly installments from the early 1990s. Originally serialized in Dark Horse Presents #67, #68, and #69, this dedicated #0 release presents the story exactly as intended for modern collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe narrative centers on a ground-level investigation involving a notorious serial killer, an extraterrestrial hunter, and Cross, a specialist hired to piece together fragmented forensic evidence pointing beyond human capability. Writers Andrew Vachss and Randy Stradley establish the foundational tension and tactical lore that define the crossover era, while Jordan Raskin and Rick Bryant deliver the interior artwork. Spanning 32 full-color pages, the issue operates as the official narrative kickoff while maintaining continuous pacing without editorial breaks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased by Dark Horse Comics in 1993, this compilation replaces the need to source disjointed back-issues. It preserves the original sequencing and dialogue layout, translating the earlier serialization into a cohesive reading experience suited for both introductory audiences and established franchise collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Dark Horse Comics (1993)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrint Run: First printing edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 32 pages, full color (FC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreative Credits: Writers Andrew Vachss and Randy Stradley; artists Jordan Raskin and Rick Bryant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSource Material: Compiled from Dark Horse Presents #67, #68, and #69\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Markers: Retains original cover price listing of $2.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting this specific issue captures the exact narrative setup that drives the subsequent crossover events. Readers gain immediate access to the core characters, environmental storytelling, and plot structures that launched the Race War saga. Archive this volume to anchor your Predators collection with a verified first-printing edition that maintains accurate publication lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ugly Monkey Comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51742100455702,"sku":"UG-5631-PRE-UGL-DEF","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/4301\/3142\/files\/A779600A-927D-4F36-8071-4AE8DAA6C134.jpg?v=1787347642","url":"https:\/\/uglymonkeycomics.com\/products\/predator-race-war-0-dark-horse-comics-1993-first-printing","provider":"Ugly Monkey Comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}