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Invincible: Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 (Invincible Ultimate Collection #1)
Get in on the ground floor! This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman's Eisner-Nominated super-hero, along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a can't-miss for anyone who's wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to st...more
Hardcover, Invincible Ultimate Collection, 400 pages
Published
August 2nd 2005
by Image Comics
(first published August 2005)
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Sep 30, 2012
Ronyell
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5 of 5 stars
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Brief Introduction:
For a long time now, I had always believed that the only comic book companies that created superhero comics were Marvel and DC and it is true that they have been creating superhero comics for many years now. However, when I found Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker’s latest creation and Eisner Award nominated series “Invincible” from Image comics; I was actually shocked that an independent comic book company would produce a superhero comic! “Invincible” is a superhero comic book t...more
Really great characters and dialog, with some of the most elegant world building I've seen in comics. Kirkman manages to create a whole universe for these characters to play in without you even noticing he's doing it until you're already fully immersed.
Unfortunately, he couples that with some INTENSELY violent and gory scenes. It's a complete disconnect, seeing this brightly colored cartoon that reads like standard superhero tale take a downward spiral into consequence free extreme violence, es...more
Unfortunately, he couples that with some INTENSELY violent and gory scenes. It's a complete disconnect, seeing this brightly colored cartoon that reads like standard superhero tale take a downward spiral into consequence free extreme violence, es...more
Robert Kirkman answers the question that has plagued comic book nerds for decades: what if Peter Parker became Superman?
That's obviously a massive oversimplification, but it's roughly the premise of this series, which I am enjoying quite a lot lately. And I'm reading it in this oversized "ultimate" hardcover edition because . . . well, just because.
Kirkman is great at plotting and dialogue and . . . you know, all the things that make people want to buy oversized "ultimate" hardcover editions to...more
That's obviously a massive oversimplification, but it's roughly the premise of this series, which I am enjoying quite a lot lately. And I'm reading it in this oversized "ultimate" hardcover edition because . . . well, just because.
Kirkman is great at plotting and dialogue and . . . you know, all the things that make people want to buy oversized "ultimate" hardcover editions to...more
I am VERY glad I started this series here in the Ultimate collection. Kirkman has a way of writing that suits these larger collections well, but not the smaller TPB's. The formula I see in his writing is to make you feel the story is moving along in a very predictable way, especially for the genre he's writing in, and make the story just slow and dull enough for a stretch that you the reader are almost about to put the series down out of boredom, and then WAM! Hit you with an amazing plot twist...more
This series starts off as yet another sueprhero teen story, a fun read to be sure but unremarkable. In fact what is remarkable about this book is how unremarkable it is. It covers mundane things like the proper laundry cycle for a superhero suit or how to plan dinner when you don't know if your husband will be off fighting an alien horde. It's not exceptional, but its pretty neat.
It also has a unique, if blase, relationship to violence. Unlike a lot of superhero comics where they save everyone...more
It also has a unique, if blase, relationship to violence. Unlike a lot of superhero comics where they save everyone...more
Having heard I was a giant comic book nerd, a friend lent this to me sometime ago, and I just finished it. Mark is the son of one the world’s greatest superheroes. He lives a pretty typical high schooler’s life until the day he develops powers of his own. Actually, life doesn’t change that much. He goes through his usual routine of school, girls, saving the world without much fanfare as the superhero Invincible. For most of the book, actually, it seems there isn’t a thing he can’t handle. Until...more
Again, I was given free copies of volumes 2 & 3 of this series – obviously someone thought I’d enjoy Kirkman’s work (this series is written by the author of the Walking Dead comics). Again, it took me ages to get around to reading them, mainly because I didn’t see much point in starting in media res. Eventually, on a dull day, I picked up vol 2, had a go and really enjoyed it. Obviously volume 3 then followed, which was also very good, so it made sense for me to pick up the first volume at s...more
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This has been sitting on my shelf for awhile and I read it over Spring Break.
Invincible is a new teen superhero whose dad fits into the Superman archetype, except this time Superman has a mustache and he goes by Omni-Man.
Kirkman uses several different archetypes throughout the series to varying degrees of success, and the best way I could describe the first volume, consisting of the issues 1-13, is Astro City meets Ultimate Spider-Man. Mark Grayson gains his super powers and wastes little time...more
Invincible is a new teen superhero whose dad fits into the Superman archetype, except this time Superman has a mustache and he goes by Omni-Man.
Kirkman uses several different archetypes throughout the series to varying degrees of success, and the best way I could describe the first volume, consisting of the issues 1-13, is Astro City meets Ultimate Spider-Man. Mark Grayson gains his super powers and wastes little time...more
Invincible begins as a very simple superhero/coming-of-age story, prone to making direct references to other comic books and generally making liberal and light-hearted use of the dynamics established in other power fantasies. Our hero Invincible is appropriately unbeatable physically, and he also is surprisingly mature and well-adjusted, so generally the core conflict does not come from his battles or even teenage angst like the early Peter Parker. As a result the first few issues seem a little...more
Al rebufo de Watchmen, los tebeos de superhéroes se han ido volviendo cada vez más sesudos. Tenemos el superhéroe político de Marvel; tenemos al superhéroe atormentado de DC; tenemos las salvajadas de Wildstorm. Al leer superhéroes daban más ganas de escribir un ensayo que de pasar un rato. Quizá con la excepción de los primeros y salvajes Authority, ya no quedaba diversión.
Entonces Robert Kirkman se saca de la manga un superhéroe divertido, como los de antes. Un adolescente con una vida de adol...more
Entonces Robert Kirkman se saca de la manga un superhéroe divertido, como los de antes. Un adolescente con una vida de adol...more
Invincible is a comic compilation which takes on common comic themes (especially that of the Superman, DC-wise, and otherwise) and twists them into something even more addicting to read. Robert Kirkman (writer of The Walking Dead) creates characters that are well fleshed out, dialogue that is realistic, and panels are all drawn simplistically, but fitting, in an interesting style throughout the compilation.
At the beginning it may seem as though it's following a superhero formula, since the prota...more
At the beginning it may seem as though it's following a superhero formula, since the prota...more
This volume contains the first year or so of Invincible, but really I just need the latter half as I'd read the first half already.
It's hard to talk about this volume given the events of issue 7. They really set up the rest of the book and it'd be a spoiler to talk specifics. (I know there is a spoiler checkbox, but I'd rather someone read this, if anyone ever did, than be warned off by spoilers.)
That being said, I really like the character of Invincible as well as the supporting cast, particula...more
It's hard to talk about this volume given the events of issue 7. They really set up the rest of the book and it'd be a spoiler to talk specifics. (I know there is a spoiler checkbox, but I'd rather someone read this, if anyone ever did, than be warned off by spoilers.)
That being said, I really like the character of Invincible as well as the supporting cast, particula...more
I'd never heard of Invincible until my friend Alex introduced the comic to me. An Image imprint, and written by The Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman, I was interested. Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1 collects issues #1-#13 of the series, spanning over 400 pages in a beautifully illustrated hardcover edition.
Mark Grayson is a seemingly normal American teenager. He goes to high school, where his biggest concerns are girls and class. He works a part-time job at a local fast-food join...more
Mark Grayson is a seemingly normal American teenager. He goes to high school, where his biggest concerns are girls and class. He works a part-time job at a local fast-food join...more
Despite not having regularly read comics for years, I've been somewhat aware of this title for a while now as it's been getting a lot of good reviews. I finally decided to break down and check it out after having read yet another good review from someone whose opinions I generally agree with.
At first, I was underwhelmed. It just seemed like any other superhero comic, with a few small twists mainly from being set in a new universe as opposed to one of the big established ones.
It wasn't until nea...more
At first, I was underwhelmed. It just seemed like any other superhero comic, with a few small twists mainly from being set in a new universe as opposed to one of the big established ones.
It wasn't until nea...more
I read this in the library when unwell and feeling in need of comic book comfort. It's a refreshing and at times very funny take on the superhero genre and coming from an independent it's not bound by the restrictions placed by the big two. We get a new young superhero trying to live up to the shadow of his father, fitting into his new life and his place in the world. The supporting case are nicely developed, there are many amusing rip-offs of more established characters in other series and the...more
J'avais beaucoup entendu parlé de Invincible, je l'avais croisé dans les pages de Astounding Wolf Man, mais je ne savais pas trop de quoi il était question. Ce gros hardcover était donc l'occasion de découvrir l'autre série à succès de Kirkman.
Je suis mitigé. La lecture est agréable, mais ce n'est pas vraiment mon genre de comics. C'est peut-être trop "classique", même si certaines pistes de scénarios (le final et l'évolution de la relation père-fils) me plaisent bien. De plus, le graphisme me p...more
Je suis mitigé. La lecture est agréable, mais ce n'est pas vraiment mon genre de comics. C'est peut-être trop "classique", même si certaines pistes de scénarios (le final et l'évolution de la relation père-fils) me plaisent bien. De plus, le graphisme me p...more
Wow. This started off a little slow, but good. Then, all of the sudden, without realizing it, I was extremely interested in the character's lives. This is one the best storys I've read in a comic in a long time. I can't wait for Vol 2 to arrive. By the end of this surprise page turner, you will be seriously anxious to find out how things turn out.
Brought to us by the creator of the Walking Dead, Kirkman can tell a good story. The character designs by the artists are also quit good. There is, at...more
Brought to us by the creator of the Walking Dead, Kirkman can tell a good story. The character designs by the artists are also quit good. There is, at...more
Kirkman does a good job at producing a four colour, all-ages superhero book... which than drastically changes direction mid way through this first initial collection of the Invincible comic book series. It's well written, though an easy quick read. All 13 issues contained in this TPB can probably be read in a day or two.
The artwork and colouring is simple but effective. Half way through the book Cory Walker is replaced by Ryan Ottley on art duties and their two styles work well together (althoug...more
The artwork and colouring is simple but effective. Half way through the book Cory Walker is replaced by Ryan Ottley on art duties and their two styles work well together (althoug...more
Jan 11, 2013
Hassinger
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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Kasey Rubenstein
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Invincible (Ultimate Collection, Vol. 1) is not a bad book, per se... but for a story centered on super heroes, it is surprisingly ordinary.
The overall story is fine and sensible, but it is neither thrilling nor horrifying nor uplifting nor thought-provoking. A fair bit of time is wasted on developing Mark's "I'm just your average high-schooler with ONE little difference" image, which is a pity, since it has been done quite enough times already.
Writer Kirkman works in a few very memorable come...more
If there was such a thing as 3 ½ stars Invincible would get it. That’s mostly because of the art – let’s just say the art isn’t great and leave it at that. But the story – ah yes, the story. Invincible isn’t satire, because Kirkman obviously loves superhero comics. Maybe homage is a better word. The text is full of little jokes and twists that readers of superhero comics will instantly recognize. We’ve all seen the main character slip away from his friend to fight the giant robot and – upon retu...more
Oh my, this was a very fun read. This collection only contains the first 13 issues of "Invincible", yet I can already say that THIS is the perfect comic book story. It doesn't take itself too seriously, but it is not overly campy, the action is amazing, the art is perfect for the tone of the story, and I really connect to the characters. I have no criticisms. I'm excited to read the rest of this brilliant homage to and parody of Superman.
The best superhero book on the stands! No, really! If you like Spider-Man or any of the classic superheros this is what you should be reading. This is the next classic superhero story. Catch up with it now so you can enjoy the ride that happens every month when a new issue hits! Invincible is filled with great new characters in a story that stands on it's own. Read these collections and catch up! Do it now!
Best comic I have read since Watchmen. It takes concepts familiar to anyone who read a comic, saw a movie, or watched a cartoon. Then it shapes them all anew. Mark may be the most relatable character in a comic, I have ever seen. He is not some archetype geek, sorry sod, etc. Mark is a real character, he goes through real changes. Fancy that true believers, a dynamic comic book hero.
I liked it. Words like "neat" and "cute" come to mind, which probably isn't what the creators want to hear but I have to own my feelings.
I will swallow whole just about any superhero coming of age story, but, this one also has a pretty interesting and unexpected twist. Unexpected to me, anyways.
I am looking forward to reading the next collection and finding out what happens.
I will swallow whole just about any superhero coming of age story, but, this one also has a pretty interesting and unexpected twist. Unexpected to me, anyways.
I am looking forward to reading the next collection and finding out what happens.
Aug 11, 2011
Ketan Shah
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Robert Kirkman turns in a superhero story that manages to combine a golden age sense of wonder with a modern sensibility.Reads a little like Brian Michael Bendis's Ultimate Spider Man.If you enjoyed this you might enjoy Warren Ellis 's DV8 run and also Kurt Busiek's Astro City.And if you haven't read Alan Moore's Watchmen,it definitely influenced this story too.
My boyfriend got me into Invincible, he said, " You love teen novels. This is the comic for you" And he was so right! I love it, its totally the teen novel equivalent of a comic book. its a refreshing taste of a normal, 18 year old guy (half vultrimite) just trying to do the right thing and make sense of school, family, girls, and life all around him.
Woo! Really enjoying this series. Seemed very bland at the beginning - stories about teenagers with cool-but-incovenient superpowers are a dime-a-dozen - but now that the backstory is out of the way and we have some conflict going (eeeeeevil dad! girl with superpowers scorned!) I am excited to read the next installment.
I am not a comics expert, but the art is very appealing to me, except for the bloody parts (I'm not anti-gore, they just come out looking like ketchup). Really exciting and yet cl...more
I am not a comics expert, but the art is very appealing to me, except for the bloody parts (I'm not anti-gore, they just come out looking like ketchup). Really exciting and yet cl...more
A fun take on the teen superhero genre, that perhaps spends a little too much time on the ordinariness before delivering a killer twist that did genuinely surprise me. Shame about the teen girl superhero who gets the full sideways posing-T&A on display while looking backwards over her shoulder treatment. Tongue in cheek sexist is still sexist.
The show smallville sucks. This book is the story of what it would really be like to be a teenage superman. The author Robert Kirkman expertly balances the social challenges Mark faces as he matures and the epic responsibility one with his power would have. Funny, charming, and at times tragic this is best traditional superhero book on the market.
The first seven issues feel like Robert Kirkman trying to write a Superboy book (the similarities to the film Sky High, which this series predates, are uncanny). But this I the writer of Walking Dead. I don't want to spoil the big twist, but this book goes from good if not compelling to AWESOME at the end of issue 7.
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Robert Kirkman is an American comic book writer best known for his work on The Walking Dead, Invincible for Image Comics, as well as Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies for Marvel Comics. He has also collaborated with Image Comics co-founder Todd McFarlane on the series Haunt. He is one of the five partners of Image Comics, and the only one of the five who was not one of the original co-founders of...more
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