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Invincible: Ultimate Collection, Volume 2 (Invincible Ultimate Collection #2)
Continuing the definitive collection of what is probably the best superhero comic book in the universe
What now?
After the cataclysmic events of the last volume, Mark is left to pick up the pieces of his life. Everything is different now-his family, his friends, his colleagues. The world is a very strange and unfamiliar place for our young superhero. He is faced with insurmo
...moreHardcover, 352 pages
Published
June 1st 2006
by Image Comics
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Oct 27, 2012
Ronyell
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Brief Introduction:
After reading the first volume of Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker’s classic superhero comic “Invincible,” I just had to read the second volume of this fantastic series and see more of Mark Grayson and his family after the explosive and tragic revealation at the end of the first volume! “Invincible: Ultimate Collection Volume Two” is definitely one volume you do not want to put down!
What is the story?
After the tragic events in the first volume, Mark Grayson is starting to loo...more
After reading the first volume of Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker’s classic superhero comic “Invincible,” I just had to read the second volume of this fantastic series and see more of Mark Grayson and his family after the explosive and tragic revealation at the end of the first volume! “Invincible: Ultimate Collection Volume Two” is definitely one volume you do not want to put down!
What is the story?
After the tragic events in the first volume, Mark Grayson is starting to loo...more
First off, let me just say that Invincible is a terrific read if you like superheroes and it's probably my favorite series in the genre being published right now.
That being said, I was a bit let-down with Volume 2 in one respect. Volume 1 of Invincible read wonderfully both as individual issues and as a long-format collection. the 12 issues collected in the first book have a nice story arc involving Mark, his father, and their roles as heroes. One could sit down with Vol. 1 and read a complete f...more
That being said, I was a bit let-down with Volume 2 in one respect. Volume 1 of Invincible read wonderfully both as individual issues and as a long-format collection. the 12 issues collected in the first book have a nice story arc involving Mark, his father, and their roles as heroes. One could sit down with Vol. 1 and read a complete f...more
Invincible starts out with a bang. This volume approaches maximum velocity, though, and starts to cruise. The impact is the same from here on out no matter what heights it reaches. The highlight of Invincible is its sense of humanity and personal problems in the face of the large scale, uniiversal turmoil going on inside of it. In this way, the book mimics Spider-Man almost to a tee. A young man struggling with his powers and personal life and trying to understand what it means to be a hero but...more
I've come to accept that I will absolutely adore everything Robert Kirkman writes, yet I am still blown away by how good and how much I enjoy something new from him the first time I read it.
I really enjoyed the first Ultimate collection of Invincible, the twist with his father blew me away (in the manner that Kirkman always does). This volume, however was something I REALLY REALLY enjoyed. There were tons of these little side plots started, it seemed almost like one in every issue, that slowly g...more
I really enjoyed the first Ultimate collection of Invincible, the twist with his father blew me away (in the manner that Kirkman always does). This volume, however was something I REALLY REALLY enjoyed. There were tons of these little side plots started, it seemed almost like one in every issue, that slowly g...more
The plot got quite a bit thicker in this volume, and I'm glad. I appreciate the way Mark's relationships with mom and friends are playing out (surprisingly realistic considering), but they're not really substantial enough to carry the plot. It's clear that Mark telling his human girlfriend about his secret identity is going to backfire big time, probably soon.
Sort of felt a bit overwhelmed by all the characters introduced in this volume, and I'm having a bit of trouble keeping track of all of th...more
Sort of felt a bit overwhelmed by all the characters introduced in this volume, and I'm having a bit of trouble keeping track of all of th...more
I'm digging it, though not blown away. Several interesting characters and plotlines.
In the Afterward Kirkman mentions that this book "became a bit of a mess" with all the subplots going on, and he's right. Several plotlines are introduced and left open-ended (in addition to what came before in book #1). And there are also many little bits scattered in that aren't full plots but that practically scream THIS WILL BE IMPORTANT LATER. Add a #0 recap issue, and a summer special issue containing Origi...more
In the Afterward Kirkman mentions that this book "became a bit of a mess" with all the subplots going on, and he's right. Several plotlines are introduced and left open-ended (in addition to what came before in book #1). And there are also many little bits scattered in that aren't full plots but that practically scream THIS WILL BE IMPORTANT LATER. Add a #0 recap issue, and a summer special issue containing Origi...more
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Volume 2 of Invincible may have received 5 stars from me if it had not followed the fantastic 12 stories that make up Volume 1. While volume 1 stands perfectly on its own, this reads as an incomplete continuing story. Kirkman is clearly building a multitude of plots, and at one point spends a considerable amount of time reviewing everything that had happened already in the story to catch up any new readers. While I understand why he does this, it bogs down the pacing of the story. Aside from tha...more
Volume 2 (which would be volumes 3 and 4 of the trade paperback) is where Kirkman can finally get to work. Of course, the downside of that is that I don't know all the payoff. There are at least five different subplots that pop up through these 16 issues, probably more. I'm sure it'll all payoff in the end, but for now, I don't know.
However, what does occur is pretty great. Mark goes to college, Amber becomes less annoying, and Invincible starts to get some real super villains of his own. I'm no...more
However, what does occur is pretty great. Mark goes to college, Amber becomes less annoying, and Invincible starts to get some real super villains of his own. I'm no...more
Not as good as the first volume, but still very enjoyable. It reminds me a lot of the work of Brian Michael Bendis, in fact sort of a combination of Powers Vol. 1 Who Killed Retrogirl and Ultimate Spiderman series. (both of which are fantastic.
*Contains Spoilers for Volume 1, Issues #1-#13
Volume 2 of Invincible: The Ultimate Collection covers Issues #14-#24, picking up in the aftermath of the introductory volume. Mark aka Invincible is coping with the devastating news that his father, Omni-Man, is actually a Viltrumite whose sole purpose was to enslave and subdue Earth. After Omni-Man's confession that he never loved his wife or anyone else and that everything was a lie, Mark struggles to come to grips with this.
Volume 2 spends a lot...more
Volume 2 of Invincible: The Ultimate Collection covers Issues #14-#24, picking up in the aftermath of the introductory volume. Mark aka Invincible is coping with the devastating news that his father, Omni-Man, is actually a Viltrumite whose sole purpose was to enslave and subdue Earth. After Omni-Man's confession that he never loved his wife or anyone else and that everything was a lie, Mark struggles to come to grips with this.
Volume 2 spends a lot...more
This seems to be the volume where everything starts clicking and the comic becomes what I've been hearing about all this time. The drama that's been present in comics since Stan Lee started writing them is kicked up a notch. Where it usually fills a panel or a page between fight scenes in most comics, here it's the fight scenes that usually only take a panel or a page and the drama that takes center stage. Throw in slightly more realistic consequences from the super powered fights and you have I...more
Aug 05, 2007
Brad
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4 of 5 stars
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Robert Kirkman's Invincible series is awesome. I've read at least two TPB's beyond this hardcover, but I gained a lot from re-reading it. Like The Walking Dead, this book has a ton of characters, but with their weird heroic costumes, they're a bit easier to keep track of. Still, I had completely forgotten about Isotope, and his machinations with the mafia.
These issues are kind of a lull between the what comes before (especially the big reveal with Omni-Man) and what comes after (Angstrom Levy...more
These issues are kind of a lull between the what comes before (especially the big reveal with Omni-Man) and what comes after (Angstrom Levy...more
This is the second volume of 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. Get the first volume and then continue the greatness with this one until you are all caught up!
Damn you Robert Kirkman! I now have 7 ( 8 comes out soon) volumes of Invincible to rob my day of hours and hours...
Once again...Why wasn't I reading this earlier! I just renewed my love of comics and I am so glad that I did. With comics like Invincible , Chew, The Walking Dead and others, the story is the main focus. Comics are not for children anymore. I don't mind putting my Kindle aside for these new masterpieces of literature.
Once again...Why wasn't I reading this earlier! I just renewed my love of comics and I am so glad that I did. With comics like Invincible , Chew, The Walking Dead and others, the story is the main focus. Comics are not for children anymore. I don't mind putting my Kindle aside for these new masterpieces of literature.
Mark is still recovering from the events of the first book, and the work is only growing in its dynamics. The plot, of which there wasn't too much in the first book, is turning into a number of scenarios occuring at once with little explanation other than this: trouble is brewing. Paired with the same superhero meta-humor and zany missions that seem to be the hallmark of this series and the occasional unexpected plot movement, it's a winning formula. I hear it just gets crazier from here on out.
Aug 11, 2011
Ketan Shah
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A great follow up to volume 1. While that volume had the feel of 1 main narrative,this volume is based more around individual stories . Hits the right notes and the uncluttered artwork really makes this a pleasure to read. If you enjoyed this,you might like the early Ultimate Spider man volumes,by Brian Michael Bendis. You might also like Jumper,the novel by Steven Gould .
This series continues to be great. I get the sense that a fair number of these issues are laying the groundwork for things to come (the first volume was largely a self-contained arc). Kirkman writes his characters very well, and the long stretches without action are as intriguing as the more traditionally exciting stuff.
Perhaps not the same level of awesome as the first set, this is still one of the best superhero books I've read in ages. Seriously, why isn't Kirkman writing Amazing Spider-Man? He gets the vibe better than Dan Slott most of the time. I can't believe this is the same writer as Walking Dead, so different but so good!
Un tomo algo peor que el primero... simplemente por el tono de inflexión en torno a la vida de Mark que supone. No es que esté mal desarrollado, de hecho es lo que mejor escrito está este "duelo" por todo lo ocurrido anteriormente.
Aun así tiene mommentos espectaculares.
Aun así tiene mommentos espectaculares.
I liked it but it almost seemed like an intro into what is to come for the Invincible world. Seems weird to say that I just read a year's worth of transition. There were no jaw-dropping WTF moments like in volume one, but hey, Invincible gets laid...oops, spoiler.
DEF way better than first. Lots is being picked up in this volume, and I can begin to see more plot lines in the making for future issues. :)
Interesting, but seemed mostly like build-up. A lot of subplots were introduced and left unresolved (presumably to blossom at a later time).
the story gets more entertaining as Invincible begins to fit into his role as one of earths greatest super heroes.
Un peu de mal au début de ce volume, mais il prend du volume au fur et à mesure. Plusieurs histoires commencent à se mélanger, et le tout en devient bien plus intéressant. Du super-héros à première vue classique, mais traité de manière moderne et pas prise de tête. Et il faut avouer qu'avoir la même équipe sur le titre depuis le début donne une vraie cohérence.
Maintenant, pas sûr que je poursuive l'aventure. Si je suis en manque de superhéros, je craquerai sans doute sur le volume 3.
A noter des...more
Maintenant, pas sûr que je poursuive l'aventure. Si je suis en manque de superhéros, je craquerai sans doute sur le volume 3.
A noter des...more
the hero parody is always fun. and pretty cute here. but sooner or later you hope it leads somewhere...
This superhero series is a blast. It's light and fun, with plenty of homages and in-jokes for the experienced comic reader, but the characters and their relationships are interesting. There's a realistic element to the way they interact, which perfectly complements the extraordinary situations.
The continuing and awesome adventures of Invincible and Co.
This is becoming my favorite comic book.
Though not as mind blowing or twisty as the previous volume, this was still a great story. I love how more characters were introduced which were all unique and interesting. I especially love the character Allen the Alien and how the book also contained origin stories for several of the superheroes. I liked how realistically Mark and his mother were dealing with the situation they have been put in which makes me sad for his poor mother. Great story and wonderful characters keep me looking forward...more
Not nearly as strong as volume 1, but still pretty good.
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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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