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Irredeemable #6-10
Irredeemable Digital Omnibus, Volume 2
Enjoy part TWO of the Irredeemable digital omnibus! This collection contains #20-37 of Mark Waid's hit series from BOOM!
465 pages, ebook
First published August 8, 2012
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Mark Waid
3,209 books1,296 followersMark Waid (born March 21, 1962 in Hueytown, Alabama) is an American comic book writer. He is best known for his eight-year run as writer of the DC Comics' title The Flash, as well as his scripting of the limited series Kingdom Come and Superman: Birthright, and his work on Marvel Comics' Captain America.
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July 15, 2017
Not as strong as the first volume, there are times it does feel like it plods along at a slow pace and it does feel like it's going for the sake of it, but it's still a great book that has a satisfying ending (Mark Waid even gives a nice heartfelt nod to comic book lore and history).
I highly recommend this series though. If you're looking for a different kind of superhero book, this is for you!
I highly recommend this series though. If you're looking for a different kind of superhero book, this is for you!
March 30, 2025
Not bad ,per se. The first volume was a thrilling well paced dilemma. Simple in its quandary but striking in execution: a God has turned deviant, what must the world do now?
2.5
Volume 2 doesn't stray from this so much as it tries to devel into the how. Returning to the history of its titular antagonist it becomes more interdimentional and flawed storywise. A concussive series of conveniences make the reason of the first volume feel wasted and the odd creation myth of The Plutonian doesn't work. Its odd af and doesn't do anything for the story besides set up a cheap ending. It's not completely horrible, the art is absolutely fantastic and the juggling of converging point of views is done well. It's just a shame those points of views are rarely intresting.
2.5
Volume 2 doesn't stray from this so much as it tries to devel into the how. Returning to the history of its titular antagonist it becomes more interdimentional and flawed storywise. A concussive series of conveniences make the reason of the first volume feel wasted and the odd creation myth of The Plutonian doesn't work. Its odd af and doesn't do anything for the story besides set up a cheap ending. It's not completely horrible, the art is absolutely fantastic and the juggling of converging point of views is done well. It's just a shame those points of views are rarely intresting.
November 19, 2021
I agree what the general consensus in that this wasn't as as strong as the first volume. The series really went too long for this type of story and it ended up dragging in parts. The science fiction got a little too "hard sci fi" for me at times.
The little epilogue at the send was cool, but the ending of the series itself I thought could have been better, but then again, Waid was going for a more realistic approach so I guess "they all lived happily ever after" wouldn't have worked.
Overall this was a strong series with strong art, and I recommend it to any superhero comics fan that likes more mature stories.
The little epilogue at the send was cool, but the ending of the series itself I thought could have been better, but then again, Waid was going for a more realistic approach so I guess "they all lived happily ever after" wouldn't have worked.
Overall this was a strong series with strong art, and I recommend it to any superhero comics fan that likes more mature stories.
July 6, 2020
3.5/5
Quite a bit of filler but a cool ending
Quite a bit of filler but a cool ending
February 17, 2016
A lot of what's going on in this volume is sheer chaos, but in a good way. There are still nice little bits where we get insights into characters and what drives them. And we also finally get big answers about the Plutonian. On the whole, I very much enjoyed reading it and had trouble putting it down. It's still a very interesting take on superheroes.
But, more than in previous volumes, the pseudoscience, it burns. It contains, for example, the phrase "radioactive electrons". I'm not sure what the opposite of a deus ex machina would be called, but there's a big one in this part of Irredeemable and it winds up driving most of the plot of the second half. It winds up being sort of hard to swallow from a motivation and understanding angle, especially given that it's the result of the actions of people who aren't characters in the story. So those were some definite detractions. Those weren't enough to weigh things down too much, though, and I still quite enjoyed it.
Note: I didn't actually read this version, I read volumes 6-10 which is the same thing, but I didn't feel like reviewing them individually.
But, more than in previous volumes, the pseudoscience, it burns. It contains, for example, the phrase "radioactive electrons". I'm not sure what the opposite of a deus ex machina would be called, but there's a big one in this part of Irredeemable and it winds up driving most of the plot of the second half. It winds up being sort of hard to swallow from a motivation and understanding angle, especially given that it's the result of the actions of people who aren't characters in the story. So those were some definite detractions. Those weren't enough to weigh things down too much, though, and I still quite enjoyed it.
Note: I didn't actually read this version, I read volumes 6-10 which is the same thing, but I didn't feel like reviewing them individually.
August 7, 2021
Incorruptible and Irredeemable Review.
The Story with Irredeemable is about a Superman like character called Plutonian (really more like Homelander) and his fall from being a superhero. He begins slaughtering the earth's inhabitants. He snaps and becomes what everyone feared. The world's worst villain.
Incorruptible is about Max Damage. One of the worst villains of Plutonian. After the death and destruction caused by Plutonian he finds God (Spiritual sense) and realizes that the world needs someone to step up. Max decides to be that person.
Despite the fact that this is the perversion of Plutonian and Redemption of Max Damage. There stories never really intertwined. Yeah there is some crossovers but its mostly both of them doing there own thing. Kinda underwhelming in that regard. Though it is nice to see how they were connected. But we never get that epic fight at the end to end all fights. We don't really see how people chanting Max Damage's name while he fends of Plutonian. Just kinda disappointed in that regard. Like watching Batman v Superman but it doesn't actually have Batman v superman in it. Godzilla vs kong with no Godzilla vs Kong.
The main reason that i'm upset about this is because the fights that do end up happening feel underwhelming. There is a partial fight with the Plutonian and Max Damage that despite being cut short was probably the most fun fight in the series.
There really isn't much to complain about this series however. But there isn't much to cheer about it either. The artystyle is good and is nice too look at for both series. The main aspect of the series. Where we watch Plutonian's fall is interesting and fun to watch as it unravels. Plutonian doesn't have the heart to handle the pressure. In a way it is quite sad.
I also liked how horrible Max Damage was. He is a murderer and a thief. A statuary rapist as well which may or may not be acceptable to some people considering how insane Jailbait (Her title) is. I will say I didn't like his relationship with Jailbait. Because she was too young. Max trying to redeem himself over that however felt less important over the people he's killed. Despite this I still did enjoy Max Damage's redemption story. I wanted him to become the good guy. But his relationship with Jailbait did always irk me. Even at the end it was still quite weird.
I liked the fact that Max Damage crossed the line but that also made his redemption reasoning feel more hollow. I feel like the author could've done a lot better in that regard or at the very least spent more time on it.
The final part of the series also felt a bit flat. Pacing is odd and keeps flopping around. The author wastes time doing stuff i don't care about that doesn't end up going anywhere anyway. How it all ends i wouldn't call anticlimactic but weak. Yeah I'm real salty we never got the Max Damage vs Plutonian fight.
Overall I'd call Irredeemable and Incorruptible solid stories. The ending could've been a lot better. I didn't talk about the side characters because i don't remember the side characters. Honestly. Yeah they were there. They did shit to move the plot forward. But nonetheless empty and boring. Except maybe the obsessives yandere.
TLDR: Solid main plot and enjoyable main characters. Forgettable cast and weak ending. Overally i would recommend but your not missing much if you don't check it out. 3/5 ... barely
The Story with Irredeemable is about a Superman like character called Plutonian (really more like Homelander) and his fall from being a superhero. He begins slaughtering the earth's inhabitants. He snaps and becomes what everyone feared. The world's worst villain.
Incorruptible is about Max Damage. One of the worst villains of Plutonian. After the death and destruction caused by Plutonian he finds God (Spiritual sense) and realizes that the world needs someone to step up. Max decides to be that person.
Despite the fact that this is the perversion of Plutonian and Redemption of Max Damage. There stories never really intertwined. Yeah there is some crossovers but its mostly both of them doing there own thing. Kinda underwhelming in that regard. Though it is nice to see how they were connected. But we never get that epic fight at the end to end all fights. We don't really see how people chanting Max Damage's name while he fends of Plutonian. Just kinda disappointed in that regard. Like watching Batman v Superman but it doesn't actually have Batman v superman in it. Godzilla vs kong with no Godzilla vs Kong.
The main reason that i'm upset about this is because the fights that do end up happening feel underwhelming. There is a partial fight with the Plutonian and Max Damage that despite being cut short was probably the most fun fight in the series.
There really isn't much to complain about this series however. But there isn't much to cheer about it either. The artystyle is good and is nice too look at for both series. The main aspect of the series. Where we watch Plutonian's fall is interesting and fun to watch as it unravels. Plutonian doesn't have the heart to handle the pressure. In a way it is quite sad.
I also liked how horrible Max Damage was. He is a murderer and a thief. A statuary rapist as well which may or may not be acceptable to some people considering how insane Jailbait (Her title) is. I will say I didn't like his relationship with Jailbait. Because she was too young. Max trying to redeem himself over that however felt less important over the people he's killed. Despite this I still did enjoy Max Damage's redemption story. I wanted him to become the good guy. But his relationship with Jailbait did always irk me. Even at the end it was still quite weird.
I liked the fact that Max Damage crossed the line but that also made his redemption reasoning feel more hollow. I feel like the author could've done a lot better in that regard or at the very least spent more time on it.
The final part of the series also felt a bit flat. Pacing is odd and keeps flopping around. The author wastes time doing stuff i don't care about that doesn't end up going anywhere anyway. How it all ends i wouldn't call anticlimactic but weak. Yeah I'm real salty we never got the Max Damage vs Plutonian fight.
Overall I'd call Irredeemable and Incorruptible solid stories. The ending could've been a lot better. I didn't talk about the side characters because i don't remember the side characters. Honestly. Yeah they were there. They did shit to move the plot forward. But nonetheless empty and boring. Except maybe the obsessives yandere.
TLDR: Solid main plot and enjoyable main characters. Forgettable cast and weak ending. Overally i would recommend but your not missing much if you don't check it out. 3/5 ... barely
April 15, 2019
"Why does everyone treat me like I'm a bomb about to go off?" He shouts unironically.
Irredeemable asks the question: What if Superman became evil? We watch the fall of the world's greatest superhero, the Plutonian, how his friends and fellow superheroes attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems of betrayal and hopelessness. And being a superhero comic, there are alternate dimensions, aliens, supervillains, myths become real, and the spirit realm for good measure.
I originally read this and the companion series Incorruptible in 2011-12, toward the end of their run. It was also one of the first comic series I bought in e-format. Originally, I found this take on superheroes to be far more interesting and rewarding than the sort of stories we usually see. The old Spiderman quote, "With great power comes great responsibility"* butts heads with "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" in this story to great effect.
Whenever I think of superheroes, I always think of this series.** Re-reading the series in one sitting made me appreciate more of the story. During my first read through, I thought segments of the series in the run-up to the final arc got bogged down in their own intricacy and lack of relevance to the main story. But this time, I appreciate their inclusion more, even if it did slow the pacing a bit.
If you like superhero stories, then this will probably be a refreshing shot in the arm.
* Although, this quote predates Spiderman by a couple of hundred years.
** And Garth Ennis' The Boys. I guess standard superhero stories just don't interest me the same way.
Irredeemable asks the question: What if Superman became evil? We watch the fall of the world's greatest superhero, the Plutonian, how his friends and fellow superheroes attempt to find a way to stop his rampage while dealing with their own problems of betrayal and hopelessness. And being a superhero comic, there are alternate dimensions, aliens, supervillains, myths become real, and the spirit realm for good measure.
I originally read this and the companion series Incorruptible in 2011-12, toward the end of their run. It was also one of the first comic series I bought in e-format. Originally, I found this take on superheroes to be far more interesting and rewarding than the sort of stories we usually see. The old Spiderman quote, "With great power comes great responsibility"* butts heads with "Absolute power corrupts absolutely" in this story to great effect.
Whenever I think of superheroes, I always think of this series.** Re-reading the series in one sitting made me appreciate more of the story. During my first read through, I thought segments of the series in the run-up to the final arc got bogged down in their own intricacy and lack of relevance to the main story. But this time, I appreciate their inclusion more, even if it did slow the pacing a bit.
If you like superhero stories, then this will probably be a refreshing shot in the arm.
* Although, this quote predates Spiderman by a couple of hundred years.
** And Garth Ennis' The Boys. I guess standard superhero stories just don't interest me the same way.
May 7, 2022
Probably the Greatest "Dark Superman" creations.
Going back several decades, there have been stories involving alternate, darker versions of Superman. Both within and outside of DC comics. More recently, "The Boys" (comic) presented Homelander, who came on the scene in 2006, created by Garth Ennis.
But, "Irredeemable", which came out in 2009, created by Mark Waid, sought to concentrate the story around the Superman analogue, known as the Plutonian, without an equal focus being on other characters, such as the Boys themselves.
2009 was a year that also saw the release of Warren Ellis' "Supergod", which delved into the topic of Superman as a WMD project in an arms race that involved many different governments, a la the Manhattan Project. All leading to some very disturbing, horrifically bizarre, incredibly powerful, unforseen results.
Many other comics gaves us stories with similar Anti-Superman models, going back into the '80's as well.
But, in my opinion, Irredeemable gave us the best comic of the entire batch. Great characters, smooth unfolding of histories, multiple storylines that work well together and all without ever forgetting that this is the Plutonian's tale.
This series, is worth a read. Maybe even 2 or 3. This review of mine, hasn't even scratched the surface of it's depth.
Going back several decades, there have been stories involving alternate, darker versions of Superman. Both within and outside of DC comics. More recently, "The Boys" (comic) presented Homelander, who came on the scene in 2006, created by Garth Ennis.
But, "Irredeemable", which came out in 2009, created by Mark Waid, sought to concentrate the story around the Superman analogue, known as the Plutonian, without an equal focus being on other characters, such as the Boys themselves.
2009 was a year that also saw the release of Warren Ellis' "Supergod", which delved into the topic of Superman as a WMD project in an arms race that involved many different governments, a la the Manhattan Project. All leading to some very disturbing, horrifically bizarre, incredibly powerful, unforseen results.
Many other comics gaves us stories with similar Anti-Superman models, going back into the '80's as well.
But, in my opinion, Irredeemable gave us the best comic of the entire batch. Great characters, smooth unfolding of histories, multiple storylines that work well together and all without ever forgetting that this is the Plutonian's tale.
This series, is worth a read. Maybe even 2 or 3. This review of mine, hasn't even scratched the surface of it's depth.
July 15, 2017
Collecting the second half of Mark Waid's Irredeemable run, we see the aftermath of the Plutonian's run-in with an alien prison, and the ramifications faced by the remaining earthbound heroes who put him away. Although it feels a little anticlimactic, and the trippiness factor is turned up to 11 for a few issues, it eventually comes back around for a neat ending, which winds up paying a nice homage to a few other comics throughout history. A fun series that takes many dark turns, but the ending brings it all together in a nice package.
March 7, 2022
Dark, Emotional, Mysterious, Action Comic
My hope going into this was getting answers as to why a once superhero turned into a villainous psychopath and not to continue too much of a bludgeoning of just how dark this bad guy is. I'd say mission accomplished, as key queries were addressed as the reign of terror continued. Artwork is great, writing is well thought-through, gripping, and the story flows with direction.
My hope going into this was getting answers as to why a once superhero turned into a villainous psychopath and not to continue too much of a bludgeoning of just how dark this bad guy is. I'd say mission accomplished, as key queries were addressed as the reign of terror continued. Artwork is great, writing is well thought-through, gripping, and the story flows with direction.
June 3, 2017
OK. Following on from my comments on Vol 1, now I'm on board. The further along the plot goes, the more twisty and trippy it becomes. And the ending is pretty cool.
Although, I have the say the ending feels a little like the punchline to an extraordinarily long shaggy dog story.
But definitely enjoyable! A nice exploration of if Superman went nuts.
Although, I have the say the ending feels a little like the punchline to an extraordinarily long shaggy dog story.
But definitely enjoyable! A nice exploration of if Superman went nuts.
July 21, 2023
Read the complete series in a few days, it starts strong, with a “What if a superhero goes mad” but after a time it grew a little weak, there are points what great narrative but a lot of stuff to fill the story. It takes a good pace in the final issues. But that end, that incredibly, satisfactory frickin’ end was worth it.
August 6, 2021
Wow...wow
I loved the ending but hated that it ended. This was PHENOMENAL. Didn't drag and definitely not confusing as some comics get lost in their science and lose themselves in addition to the reader.
I loved the ending but hated that it ended. This was PHENOMENAL. Didn't drag and definitely not confusing as some comics get lost in their science and lose themselves in addition to the reader.
December 6, 2021
Excellent
If you like The Boys, you will probably like this. It's different from The Boys in many ways though, and isn't afraid to get weird. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time
If you like The Boys, you will probably like this. It's different from The Boys in many ways though, and isn't afraid to get weird. Kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time
October 4, 2023
2.5 stars, really. This book was both bloated and flat, having lost the tight storytelling of the first volume. But the ending, that was pretty damn cool (despite coming in a whirlwind of exposition).
January 3, 2018
Pretty decent ending too.
December 10, 2018
A good showing and nice take on the combined Marvel and DC universe. It reminds me a bit of light Alan Moore combined with Neil Gaiman without the expertise.
7.5/10
7.5/10
January 1, 2020
What would happen if a supe went rogue? Plutonian manages to make Homelander look well-balanced and likable, no mean feat!
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April 9, 2022Interesting notion
Not quite what I was expecting, but an interesting version of the superhero gone bad. I also thought the ending was cute.
Not quite what I was expecting, but an interesting version of the superhero gone bad. I also thought the ending was cute.
July 25, 2022
Very interesting handling of superhero-gone-villain mythos.
February 25, 2023
Amazing
This was one of the best series I’ve ever read. That’s all I’ll say. Highly recommend this series. From beginning to end, this series does not disappoint
This was one of the best series I’ve ever read. That’s all I’ll say. Highly recommend this series. From beginning to end, this series does not disappoint
May 22, 2025
Amazing
If you like Invincible you'll have a great time reading this series. Mark Waid created a magnificent story and the art is phenomenal. Amazing.
If you like Invincible you'll have a great time reading this series. Mark Waid created a magnificent story and the art is phenomenal. Amazing.
October 1, 2016
What if Superman lost his shit, broke bad, and became the ultimate villain? This was stellar. Great, compelling characters... and the plot took so many twists and turns you don't know how it will end until it does. In a way, it reminds me of Watchmen, with the similar character tropes, but only if Dr. Manhattan became evil and there was no hope to stop him. How do you stop a god? Really one of the best stories I've read and would recommend it to anyone, even those (ESPECIALLY those) who do not read comics. 5/5
May 26, 2016
A very solid series of comics that will get almost any reader into comics. A solid set-up, plot, series of characters, and build. It gets slow once every 10 issues or so but 9/10 ain't bad. Highly recommended.
February 9, 2017
Superb
One of Waids best stories ever and it has a totally satisfying ending. Yes, after all the bloodshed and horror the the Plutonian does to earth, this has a great ending. Just excellent from beginning to end.
One of Waids best stories ever and it has a totally satisfying ending. Yes, after all the bloodshed and horror the the Plutonian does to earth, this has a great ending. Just excellent from beginning to end.
May 12, 2013
If you are a fan of comics, you owe it to yourself to read this series.
May 26, 2013
This story gets a little wacky in the end. I am really not a fan of it.
January 17, 2015
This series is fantastic, easily the best of the "what if super heroes went bad" story lines I've read. I can't recommend it highly enough. Mark Waid has a new fan.
January 5, 2017
Consolidating.
Volume 06, June 11 2011 - 3.75
Volume 07, Nov 11 2011 - 3.50
Volume 08, March 12 2012 - 3.00
Volume 09, July 11 2012 - 3.00
Volume 10, Jan 11 2013 - 3.00
Volume 06, June 11 2011 - 3.75
Volume 07, Nov 11 2011 - 3.50
Volume 08, March 12 2012 - 3.00
Volume 09, July 11 2012 - 3.00
Volume 10, Jan 11 2013 - 3.00
April 15, 2013
Terrific story. Powers right through to the last frame.
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