I’ve read plenty of superhero comics from the likes of DC and Marvel, but I’ve have heard about this superhero series from “The Walking Dead” creator Robert Kirkman. I went in with solid expectations and came out astounded.Our young hero is Mark Grayson, a high schooler who is the son of the beloved and powerful Omni-Man, defender of democracy. His father came from a planet of an advanced civilization and came to Earth to be its protector at all costs. It doesn’t takes long for Mark to gain his

Such compelling characters and relationships. Excellent storytelling and world building. A FIRM 5 stars

Arguably the best Superhero title you're not reading.This is the beginning of the Invincible saga, and I guarantee once you start reading, you won't stop. (Though fair warning, it's a hefty bit of reading; as I write this, they're at 130+ single issues, or 21 standard-sized trades.)BUT, this is a title full of memorable characters, rife with twists and turns, and a smart nuance that builds on itself right from the beginning of the first issue.(A big part of the charm of the title is watching Mar...

For years, I've been wanting to read this series and was constantly being told that it was one of the best superhero and best indie comics that you should read. And created by Robert Kirkman of Walking Dead fame for Image comics, it had a lot of prestige going for it. Unfortunately, I thought it was simply...fine. It's entertaining enough, about a teenage hero trying to balance his world-saving activities, school, and personal life in the style of Spider-man. But it all reads a bit too lightweig...

This is a ridiculously huge book. If you held it up to shoulder height and dropped it, it would probably trigger seismometers on the other side of the globe. Probably destroy any furniture between it and the floor, too. The floor as well. What I'm saying is, an ereader won't give you the full experience for this one.Mark Grayson seems a typical teen at first. He's a high school senior, works at a fast food joint ... and his father is a superhero, Omniman. When Mark begins to manifest powers, his...

WOW!! 1000+ pages, nine volumes, and countless hours later I finished one of my favorite books this year! Mark Grayson is probably my favorite superhero ever, even over the DC and Marvel heroes. I really liked how even though Mark is a superhero with great strength, he does have an "everyman" kind of quality to him. Yes, he does save the world countless times, but he also has the same problems we all have. There were many times I found myself laughing out loud. Kirkman has a very fun way with ho...

Amazing series and fun characters all around.

I really enjoyed this take on superhero by Kirkman. The artwork is fantastic! The stories are fun and poke a lot of fun at the classic DC and Marvel universes. The storyline and the characters are all a pleasure to read - particularly in this first volume. But, like for the 2nd one, you should reinforce your bookshelves because these f*ckers are heavy! But, oh so worth it.

A fun coming of age superhero comic. Some of the humor is very… mid aughties, but otherwise this still holds up. If I’m being honest I do like the show a little bit more, besides some of the changes they’ve made I also like how it’s more concise than the comic, but I still think the comic is worth reading! Atom Eve is probably my favorite character

Full review to come once I have finished off the series (is this just an excuse to put off doing a review and then knocking out three reviews at one? Yes, yes it is). But sufficed to say this was a great read and the differences from the show were interesting to uncover. This makes me even more eager for both the next season of Invincible as well as the next compendium.

For the first 6-7 issues it feels like a Spiderman-Sky High hybrid, but then shit gets cranked up to eleven and it turns into a universe-spanning (and sometimes dimension-hopping) adventure. However the character development does not take a backseat due to this and one will see the characters grow and their relationships develop with every curveball life throws at them. Looking forward to more Invincible.

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this. What started as a bit of a goofy cross between spiderman and Superman/boy, turned into a totally engaging story with clever characters unabashedly exploring a pretty wide range of comic tropes. The story is pretty constantly moving forward and the art is very consistent. I have not seen the cartoon that just came out for this, but I'd definitely recommend checking out this compendium.

You can find my review on my blog by clicking here.So much is assumed when it comes to superheroes. So strong. So powerful. So many resources within arm’s reach to do just about whatever they want. So much care for people they don’t even know. What would that all be like from the eyes of a very human person whose father is off doing amazing super-things to keep the world safe? What would it all be like if that very human person someday got similar powers for himself? Co-created by writer Robert

Brilliant.

Finally finished this brick of a novel. It had its ups and downs. At stages I wasnt in a rush to return to reading. However as it developed I became more hooked. I like how it doesnt follow the usual superhero tropes.

I FINALLY FINISHED THIS GIANT BOOK 😭 This thing is huge and SO MUCH goes on in this graphic novel. It’s full of action and interesting characters, and when I say it’s a lot I mean it in a good way. It keeps your attention without being overwhelming. I wanted to read this after seeing the Cartoon adaptation on Amazon Prime (which is amazing I recommend you watch it) The show barely scratches the surface of this amazing story and takes most of its plot from the first 3 volumes of Invincible.The co...

It takes a bit for this series to get rolling but when it does its top notch.

Robert Kirkman - writerCory Walker - illustratorRyan Ottley - illustratorThis book collects issues #1-#47 (or, volumes #1-#9 if you prefer) of the seminal superhero comic Invincible. There's an incredible amount of story collected here (see below the spoiler break for a brief synopsis) but suffice to say that this is a fantastic graphic novel with gorgeous art and addictive, enthralling writing.(view spoiler)[The main character is teen everyman Mark Grayson. Mark's dad is the superhero Omni-Man,...

As someone with a tremendous fondness for superheroes, this totally worked for me. It's optimistic and colorful, and Kirkman's enthusiasm for the genre is infectious. But it's that enthusiasm that stops the series from reaching the heights I hoped it would. For all of its stellar art and endearingly down-to-earth characters, Invincible ultimately amounts to pretty standard superhero fare. There are moments when Kirkman subverts genre tropes, and it's in those moments that the story he's telling

If you've never read Invincible, this is a great way to start. It's the first 9 trades plus a couple of odds and ends. I would recommend reading this digitally because a physical copy is going to be ridiculously hefty to lug around. This is my second time through the series if that gives you any indication of how much I enjoyed it. I read the original trades and used these compendiums as an excuse to read it again.Invincible begins as your standard teenage superhero story. Invincible's dad is ba...