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[[File:Superman & Batman vs. Aliens & Predator - cover.jpg|thumb|right|Cover art by [[Ariel Olivetti]]]]

'''''Superman and Batman versus Aliens and Predator''''' is a [[comic book]] co-published by [[DC Comics]] and [[Dark Horse Comics]]. It was written by [[Mark Schultz (comics)|Mark Schultz]], with art by [[Ariel Olivetti]]. It is a [[Fictional crossover|crossover]] in which [[Superman]] and [[Batman]] have to battle both the [[Alien (creature in Alien franchise)|Aliens]] and [[Predator (alien)|Predator]]. While both superheroes have had crossovers with the monsters individually, this was the first time they were with both at the same time.<ref name = Arave>{{cite news | title = Superman and Batman join forces | first = Lynn | last = Arave | work = [[Deseret News]] | date = 2007-01-19}}</ref> The two-part series was released on January 8 and then on February 14, 2007.<ref name = Arave/>

==Plot==
The story takes place somewhere in the Andes. It is revealed that during the Ice Age, a Predator ship landed on Earth and could not leave because it could not escape its gravitational pull. The Predators landed in a then-dormant volcano. Now in our modern time, a mountain climbing crew has gone missing in the Andes. Batman becomes the emissary of Superman, whom the Predators believe to be a sun spirit, through a show of strength. They decide to help the Predators leave Earth for the good of themselves and the planet.

==Publication==
* ''Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator'' (by [[Mark Schultz (comics)|Mark Schultz]] and [[Ariel Olivetti]], two-issue miniseries, January [[2007 in comics|2007]], tpb, 112 pages, DC Comics, May 2007, {{ISBN|1-4012-1328-6}})

==Other media==
===Merchandise===
In 2019, toy company [[National Entertainment Collectibles Association| NECA]] unveiled a series of action figure box sets inspired by the crossover, as well as the prior ''[[Superman/Aliens]]'' and ''[[Batman vs Predator]]'' miniseries.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/superman-vs-aliens-and-batman-vs-predator-action-figures/|title = Cool Stuff: Superman vs Aliens and Batman vs Predator Action Figures Coming from NECA|date = 3 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thefwoosh.com/2019/08/neca-nycc-exclusive-dc-dark-horse-green-lantern-vs-predator-promotional-images/|title = NECA: NYCC Exclusive DC/Dark Horse Green Lantern vs. Predator Promotional Images|date = 21 August 2019}}</ref> The figure sets included:

** Superman and Xenomorph
** Armored Batman and Predator
** Batman and [[Joker (character)|Joker]] Xenomorph
** [[Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)]] (with alternate [[John Stewart (comics)|John Stewart]] head) and [[Sinestro Corps]] Predator

==See also==
* ''[[Superman/Aliens]]''
* ''[[Superman/Batman]]''
* ''[[Aliens Versus Predator (comics)|Aliens Versus Predator]]''
* ''[[Superman vs. Predator]]''
* ''[[Batman/Aliens]]''
* ''[[Batman Versus Predator]]''
* ''[[Batman: Dead End]]''

== References ==
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==External links==
* [http://www.dccomics.com/comics/superman-and-batman-vs-aliens-and-predators-2007 DC page]

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