Amazon Prime’s new superhero animated series,Invincible, premiered its first three episodes on the popular streaming service on July 13, 2025.
For nearly two decades, superhero stories have been changing the landscape of mainstream entertainment. From the widely successful Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) tothe forthcoming Suicide Squad video game, comic book fans have had plenty of content to enjoy, and now they’ve been given a little more with Amazon Prime’sInvincible.
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6The Same Creator As The Walking Dead
Invincibleis based on Robert Kirkman’s first major on-going comic book series after getting his feet wet as an independent writer in the early 2000s. His earlier publications include his self-published, 16-issue superhero satireBattle Pope, and a mini-series titledSuperPatriot: America’s Fighting Force.
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After a 5-page preview forInvincibledebuted in the back of another popular comic book titledSavage Dragon, Kirkman’s frequent publisher, Image Comics, asked him to flesh the story out into a full series after the preview had garnered positive reception from readers back in 2002. Just a few short months later, Kirkman would begin development on another comic book about a group of survivors during a zombie apocalypse calledThe Walking Dead, which would become his most famously known work today (spawning fourepisodic, choice-driven video games by TellTale Games and Skybound Games).
5Hybrids of Popular Comic-Book Characters
The story ofInvinciblefollows a half-alien, teenaged boy named Mark Grayson, whose father, Nolan Grayson, is a powerful superhero named Omni-Man, who was originally from an alien planet called Viltrum. Nolan fills most of his time saving the Earth when – one day – Mark inherits his father’s super-strength and ability to fly, prompting him to begin teaching his son valuable lessons in responsibility.
While watching the show, one may notice quickly how Omni-Man has a similar appearance and powers to that of Superman, and also fights alongside a team of meta-humans known as the Guardians of the Globe. Each member of the Guardians has a common super-hero trait both Justice League and X-Men fans will find familiar, such as super-speed, water manipulation, or use of a military-grade grappling hook (similar toBatman’s in theArkhamGames).
4It’s Comic Book Ran For 144 Issues
Starting with its first issue in January 2003,Invinciblewould generate enough popularity among comic-book fans to continue for an impressive 15-year run before finally ending with its 144th issue in February 2018.
Today, the series is collectible in both trade paperback and hardcover, spanning over 25 volumes or four compendiums, with even a handful of spin-offs to read for fans who want more. Each available volume has a title that is uniquely named after a famous television sitcom, the first of which features a special cross-over issue where the title character meetsnumerous icons from other Image Comics, includingSpawnandWitchblade.
3It’s Not For Kids
For some viewers, the show’s sleek animation, vibrant colors, and electrifying music will leave the impression that it is tailor-fitted for a child. However, the series bears a TV-MA rating due to content and themes that are targeted toward adult-aged viewers.
Like other works from Robert Kirkman,Invinciblepromises a clever narrative that doesn’t shy away from the heavy use of blood, coarse language, and ultra-violence. While the first episode does its best to tell a heartfelt, up-and-coming hero’s origin story, the audience is givena twist by the end of its epiloguethat not everything in the story’s world is sunshine and rainbows.
2Original Music From a Veteran Marvel Composer
To further capture the tone and epic scope of a superhero series, Amazon Studios employed TV composer, John Paesano, to score the entire first season.
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Some of Paesano’s other work includes Netflix’sDaredevilas well as its cross-over limited series,The Defenders. Gamers may also recognize his music from Marvel’sSpider-Mangame originally released on the PS4back in 2018, and its DLC-sized spin-off,Miles Morales, which had launched with the PS5 last November 2020.
1It’s Got An All-Star Cast
Early impressions of the show’s animation have proven it to be faithful to comic book artist Cory Walker’s character and world designs. In addition,Invinciblefans are not only getting a series penned by its creator Robert Kirkman himself, but they are also going to hear their favorite characters voiced by various Hollywood stars.
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Among the main cast isThe Walking DeadTV show alumni, Steven Yeun, who plays the titular character, whose father, Nolan/Omni-Man, is voiced by Oscar Nominee andSpider-Manmovie actor, J.K. Simmons. The rest of the cast includes Sandra Oh, Seth Rogen, Gillian Jacobs, Mark Hamill, Zazie Beets, and many more.
Finally, the animation and voice acting quality alone has proven for some to be a top choice for must-watch shows in 2021, with comic book sales and episode streams projected to shoot up, up, and away. That said, with positive reviews pouring in from several outlets urging comic book enthusiasts and moviegoers alike to giveInvinciblea try, it’s difficult to not foresee the show being immediately picked up for a second season.
