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| Guy Ricketts |
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issue 50
Written by Robert Kirkman, art by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker and Bill Crabtree, cover by Ottley and Val Staples.
Invincible and Cecil Stedman face off and after this issue, nothing will ever be the same. Also in this issue, Science Dog returns in an all-new back-up story... and the origin of Cecil Stedman.
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| tstrike99 |
| Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:32 pm |
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I feel like this book is always late. Whenever I read it, it only takes me about 10 minutes, then I have to wait a month before I get to read the next one. I don't know if it recently has run into shipping problems or delays, but for me, it just seems like a REALLY long wait in between issues!
Anyways, I just finished reading up #48. Not to shabby. I liked seeing some of the other characters from the Image "universe" (such as it is) even though they didn't really do anything but get captured. I thought it was interesting (ie. a little ego-stoking) that the only other character that "escaped" their bonds was the Wolf-man, another creation of Kirkman's. |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
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| The shipping schedule has been erratic, but it is a creator owned Image book. And the end result is always so good, I generally look the other way. He said in his newsletter that he fell behind on a lot of his Image titles around Christmas and they're working to get back on track. Additionally, he didn't want to flood the market with Kirkman-penned books week after week. |
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:18 pm |
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Also, when Kirkman tends to fall behind, he'll hold off solicting the books occasionally as well. For example, there's no issue of Invincible being solicited in the March 2008 previews. This helps in catching up as well.
I do appreciate Kirkman for not wanting to flood the market with books, though. Zenescope has released three issues of Grimm Fairy Tales in three weeks, in an effort to catch up, which is a bit much IMO. |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
| Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 2:58 pm |
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The Doctor wrote: Also, when Kirkman tends to fall behind, he'll hold off solicting the books occasionally as well. For example, there's no issue of Invincible being solicited in the March 2008 previews. This helps in catching up as well.
I'm glad that he doesn't continue to dig himself into a deeper hole month in and month out by continuing to put out solicitations. If it was happening at one of the big two, then I'd see it as a problem, but I'll trade the erratic shipping for the character growth any day. |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
| Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:54 am |
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Re: Invincible #50
I liked it. I liked it a lot.
Kirkman really changed a lot of the status quo with this issue, but its really cool to see two characters fighting one another who both have legitimate reasons for being there. Too often we're presented with vilians who are just plain evil. You can really understand where Cecil is coming from, but of course, we're goint to take Invincible's side. I'm very excited to see where the story goes from here.
Oh, and Mark and Eve together. About damn time.
Here's to fifty more issues and beyond, I'm hoping I'll be able to stick around for them.... |
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| Guy Ricketts |
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issues 50 and 51
So apparently Cecil and Invincible have had an adversarial relationship over the years and this issue (#50) was a critical juncture and had significant weight with longtime readers. I, on the other hand, just came on board with this issue. In all fairness, I have only now had the money, interest and an available issue to purchase, so the timing isn't my fault. Yes, I should have started with the trades (which I will still get) and I gather this issue would mean so much more. That being said, I really enjoyed seeing the good guy dish out some justice to a man who has apparently put him through the wringer. It's also obvious that this situation is not so black and white and I, too, appreciate villains who have a reason for what they do rather than just to be bad guys.
As for issue 51, the costume change (I heard it is a temporary thing) was okay, but I prefer the old one. And the sidekick (and horriible name - in my opinion) is okay, but I generally prefer heroes solo. I enjoyed the dialogue, especially with Mark and Eve. It seems natural and sounds real, which really adds weight and enjoyment to the story. The surprise on the last page, unfortunately, is another casualty of my Invincible ignorance, but even I can sense that it signifies a thrilling development in future issues.
I am officially a new Incvincible fan! |
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| Guy Ricketts |
| Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:59 pm |
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issue 54
Robert Kirkman - writer
Ryan Ottley - penciller
Cliff Rathburn - inker
So far, Kirkman is true to his word and we have been getting our issues on time as advertised. This really helps the fans, particularly newbies like me who just jumped on as the title gained regular releases, as we can get to know the character better with the more frequent exposure.
The issue begins in Paris, France, as Mark Grayson and his girlfriend Eve try to spend some time together alone. Alas, as with most comic book romances, this is destined to be interrupted by some type of crisis, and sure enough, as they say in France: voila, enter problem. Problem in the form of twin guys riding a glider, asking Invincible to help save the future.
In the future, Invincible and the twins are quickly arrested and taken to see the king. The king turns out to be a man known to Invincible as Immortal. But this immortal wishes to die, and he asks Invincible to perform the deed. At first he refuses, but then he loses his temper - and rips Immortal's head off. This being done, the twins take Grayson back to his proper time and his date with Eve...
Again, my utter unfamiliarity with this book, having only tuned in with issue 50, has hurt my full understanding and enjoyment. Who are the twins? They seem to know more than they were letting on. For example, when Invincible warns them to keep Immortal's head and body seperate, they seem to already know that, even as they deny knowing that. Also, when another Invincible takes Grayson's street clothes from him, the twins seem to dodge explaining that. By the way, how did he get them back at the end? Is this a duplicate Mark Grayson, now making it possible to be both Grayson and Invincible so he can spend more time with Eve? As he says near the end: "...I really like you and I want to spend more time with you but the superhero stuff has kept getting in the way. I think I can stop that now." Just a thought.
I am also curious as to Invincible actually carrying out Immortal's wishes. It doesn't seem so much an answer to Immortal's request as it is to a sudden burst of temper, which seemed odd to me. Has Invincible had problems with his temper before? Or is this as odd to regular readers as well?
Anyway, I enjoyed the adventure and the art is a nice blend of cartoony and realistic which aids the whimsical nature of most of the story. |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:18 pm |
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Whoa.
Looks like Conquest is in some ways Invincible's Doomsday... |
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
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I never thought of Conquest being a person...  |
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| When does this storyline begin? |
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It should start in #61.
The teaser "Conquest Cannot Be Stopped" appears to be the cover for that issue. It all comes on the heels of the Invincible War crossover in #60. |
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| Guy Ricketts |
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issue 59
Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Ryan Ottley and Cliff Rathburn
This issue seems just a bit darker than normal, at least it does to a guy who began reading this book around issue 50 or so. It is a tale of revenge, and how empty - and sometimes tragic - it can be.
It is a self-contained issue, simply told, though I am certain the repercussions from it will be felt in later issues. Telling the story from the perspective of Powerplex was a good idea, and Kirkman tells the story well. Powerplex seeks revenge on Invincible, attempts to achieve this, brings about tragedy instead, and still manages to miss the point of it all. It's kind of difficult to sympathize with him, though the accident hecauses does create some, I guess.
I am very excited to see the next issue begin the big crossover event, Invincible War, which will allow me to sample some of Image's other characters in the line. And those ads for "Conquest" really have me anxious for future issues as well.
I am really glad to have discovered Invincible and issues like this one are a good reason why.
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| Chintzy Beatnik |
| Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:42 am |
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Re: Invincible #55-59 (Astounding Wolf-man #11)
This was a great set of issues. It balanced action, a furthering of many of the ongoing plots and some great moments in Mark and Eve's relationship. If one can say so, this is among the best batch of issues Kirkman has done on the book to date.
Even the crossover seemed natural, since both titles take place in the Kirkman-verse. It wasn't forced and introduced Cecil into the Wolf-Man's world. I liked the sequence of events, where Invincible and Gary trade punches and then it basically cuts to them talking. Marvel would have gotten two or three issues out of them fighting before cooler heads prevailed. It simply proves that Kirkman is at the top of his game with this series.
The run of awesomeness all culminates in #59, which is told from Powerplex's POV (as Guy already said). What is great about the issue, is that it humanizes heroes without degrading them in the way that a book like The Boys does. |
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issue 60
"Invincible War!"
Robert Kirkman - writer
Ryan Ottley - artist
I am still pretty new to Invincible, and pretty damn ignorant of the Image Universe in regards to some of the characters within. Still, this was some epic event, self-contained in one issue. A month or so following the big events of both DC and Marvel, Kirkman is attempting the exact opposite. He presents here a huge, company-wide crossover that presents a threat (or threats) that threaten the existence of the entire world - in just one over-sized issue.
In this issue, old enemy Angstrom transports an army of Invincibles from alternate dimensions to cause havoc and mayhem and turn the world against Invincible. As even one Invincible is damn near - well, invincible - the threat of several Invincibles require every hero of the Image Universe to band together to hopefully save the day. A lot of death and carnage occurs, and apparently not every hero survives. The action is non-stop, leaving the reader quite breathless, and it really feels like an event.
The only complaint I have is that it could have taken place in two issues and fleshed out some parts a bit. It almost happened too fast, considering the entire cast of Image Comics was participating.
The art is quite beautiful, and it perfectly complements the story and adds punch.
Excellent issue from gatefold cover to gatefold cover. Now I am ready for next issue's "Conquest"... |
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I enjoyed the issue quite a bit.
While Invincible himself doesn't seem to ever be in any true danger of being killed off, everyone else in the cast doesn't seem to have that luxury. It will probably take multiple issues to truly gauge everything that happened in the issue. I thought #50 was a game changer, but it has nothing on #60. |
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I finally caught up ont these issues over the weekend! I think I read about 10-12 issues.
From now on, this is how I'm gonna have to do it. I hate waiting between the story, but I don't want to have to start getting the trades as I don't have much room.
Great story on this so far! I'm interested to see where the whole Oliver thing will go. If he will be Mark's next "arch-enemy" or if something will happen where Oliver will decide to go off into space to find his dad. |
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| I don't feel Oliver will cross sides and oppose his brother as a bad guy per se, but I see him becoming a full blown vigilante who doesn't hesitate to kill if necessary - or even when it is not. An extreme version of Mark. |
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| Truth be told, I think I would probably prefer that. Mark seems to have a lot of the "Superman" tendencies with his powers.... |
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issue 67
Robert Kirkman does it again in INVINCIBLE 67 as this issue concludes the two-part prelude to the big Viltrumite War storyline with an entertaining pair of heroes working on defenses against the impending invasion force. The main focus is on a surviving Viltrumite and his Unopan friend, and this issue finds them searching EVERY avenue to secure forces enough to repel - perhaps destroy - the invaders. Plenty of fun dialogue, amusing situations and plot turns injected into an ominous invasion threat makes for quite a worthwhile read. Oh, and the beautiful artwork from Cory Walker is pretty nice, too! |
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issue 68
While the invasion of Earth looms ominously over our heads, INVINCIBLE 68 brings us back to Earth and Mark Grayson as he as plenty of problems already. He has to fight a big red dinosaur, meet Eve's parents, and he hasn't heard the BIG news yet! I really enjoy reading this book every month; it is fun, has imaginative adventure and situations, and really takes advantage of this amazing medium of entertainment. The dialogue is always enjoyable. If there is an Invincible movie, I insist that Robert Kirkman write the script - it wouldn't be the same without his gift for dialogue. The fight scene between Invincible and the red dinosaur, Dinosaurus, is both action-packed and funny. But the humor is never heavy-handed, it's natural and enjoyable. As is the scene where Mark has a rather uncomfortable dinner with Eve's parents, and even more uncomfortable discussion later with her dad. The invasion is ready to begin, and this book was a nice chance to experience a lighter issue with our hero before his adopted world - both literally and figuratively - comes crashing down around him. |
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issue 69
Earth is facing double-trouble in INVINCIBLE 69, as it finds itself invaded seperately by two alien attackers: Universa, warrior queen, and the return of the vicious Sequids! Invincible and Eve face Universa, while the Guardians of the Globe face the Sequids, and the action is hard and fast, the dialogue is sharp and natural. One of the aspects I really like about this title in general is that the stories remind me of the fun, wonderous side of the Silver Age comics from my younger youth; they seem freer to be fun and entertaining for the sake of telling a story and worrying less about the "realism" and darkness that are found in most modern superhero comics. The story is fast-paced and fun, and continued next month, and I will be sure to pick that book up as soon as it arrives. |
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