Invincible Volume 1: Family Matters (Invincible, 1)

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In July 2023, during San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Skybound Games and Ubisoft would release a mobile game based on the series, entitled Invincible: Guarding the Globe, with a release date yet to be determined. [18] That same month, it was announced that Skybound Games and Terrible Posture Games were developing a visual novel/ turn-based RPG entitled Invincible Presents: Atom Eve which released on Steam and Epic Games Store on November 14, 2023. [19] Anissa: A Viltrumite who was infatuated with Invincible to the point that she raped him and gave birth to their son, Marky. Global Defense Agency: A government organization that the Guardians of the Globe and other superheroes work for. Lord Argall: The former emperor of the Viltrumites prior to his death and the father of Omni-Man and grandfather of Invincible and Oliver Grayson.

One of the greatest strengths of Invincible is its ability to subvert traditional superhero tropes while simultaneously paying homage to them. Kirkman skillfully crafts a universe where superheroes exist, complete with colorful costumes and extraordinary abilities, but he takes the genre to new heights by delving into the consequences and emotional weight that come with being a hero. The Guardians of the Globe: A superhero team. Most of the original incarnation was brutally killed by Omni-Man causing another incarnation to be formed. The character development in Invincible is exceptional, with each member of the extensive cast exhibiting depth and nuance. Mark's journey from wide-eyed rookie to seasoned hero is captivating, as he grapples with the complexities of morality and the repercussions of his actions. The supporting characters, including his father Omni-Man, his love interest Atom Eve, and his best friend William, all contribute to the intricate tapestry of the series, each with their own well-defined arcs. Invincible Compendium Volume 1 collects the initial chapters of Robert Kirkman's groundbreaking superhero saga, Invincible. This massive volume serves as an ideal starting point for readers looking to immerse themselves in a world filled with complex characters, intense action, and thought-provoking storytelling.Dupli-Kate: Former Member of the Teen Team and the Guardians of the Globe, creates an army of duplicates of herself. Interestingly enough though, I did find myself pulled in a bit during the first 1/3 of the second issue. This portion of the book dealt with Omni-Man's alien history on the planet Viltrum. It's easy to tell the tale borrows heavily from Superman, but in some ways, the writer makes it his own. Objectively speaking, it's fairly well done for a origin story so brief, but much of my disproportionate enjoyment can probably be attributed to the fact that it was a welcome change of pace following the previous issue. Potential. That is the word I would use to describe this collection. My review might be a little skewed because I have watched the first season of the television show. I do know where the first story arc is going. That is why I said "potential" because this first collection doesn't really give us anything. It is an introduction to the characters and the universe. That is really it though. You do get a sense of it being more of a mature take on this genre but there really isn't much drama in this collection. You also get a sense of the drama is going to happen but it doesn't here. As for the artwork it is fine. It fits in with my feelings about this whole collection. Nothing stands out. Mark Grayson: A 17-year-old high school student and a Viltrumite/human hybrid who becomes the superhero Invincible.

Collects Invincible Presents: Atom Eve #1–2; Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode #1–3, Guarding the Globe (Vol. 1) #1-6, Guarding the Globe (Vol. 2) #1-6, and Invincible Universe #1-12. And if Kirkman is so familiar with the genre, as he clearly is, why doesn’t he do anything different with it? He just retells the same stories again. It’s such a wasted opportunity and baffling that it’s as popular as it is - have the book’s fans not read other superhero books? An interesting story with cool characters but it has so many flaws that I can’t be bothered to read anymore of this series. Pretty much, it’s not horrible but if you read superhero comics, it’s pretty much just a repeat of things you have seen many, many times. There’s nothing particularly unique, it’s not funny, it’s not exciting and it’s poorly drawn. Like I said, it’s not horrible and I know a lot of people love this series but to me it is quite overrated and bland.

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This was not as amazing as I thought it would be. The premise was a tried and tested one: if you've seen it once, you've seen it a million times before, that kind of thing. Half-human, half-alien teenager gets superpowers, dons a spandex suit, joins a team of teenagers (aptly named Teen Team), and saves the world... or just one guy, for now. David Hiles: A weapons engineer for a military-sanctioned research firm. His son committed suicide which also resulted in him getting divorced from his wife and also shortly thereafter lost his job. David joined the staff of "Reginald Vel Johnson High School", where one of his students was Mark Grayson, the teenage superhero called Invincible.