Invincible (TV Series)

Overview

• Type: Adult animated superhero television series
• Creator: Robert Kirkman
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video
• Based on: Image Comics series by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley
• Production Companies: Skybound Entertainment, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Point Grey Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios
• Language: English
• Seasons: 3
• Episodes: 25

Plot

• Main Character: Mark Grayson / Invincible
  • Normal teenager who gains superpowers after his 17th birthday
  • Learns to use his powers under the guidance of his father, Omni-Man
  • Struggles with responsibilities as a superhero and personal life
  • Discovers a conspiracy involving his father
• Omni-Man: Mark's father, the most powerful superhero with a dark secret

Cast

• Voices of:
  • Steven Yeun as Mark Grayson / Invincible
  • Sandra Oh as Debbie Grayson
  • J.K. Simmons as Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man
  • Gillian Jacobs, Zazie Beetz, Andrew Rannells, and more in supporting roles

Genre

• Action-adventure
• Comedy-drama
• Science fantasy
• Superhero
• Adult animation
• Splatter

Production

• Executive Producers: Robert Kirkman, Simon Racioppa, Cory Walker, David Alpert, Margaret M. Dean, Catherine Winder, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg
• Showrunner: Simon Racioppa
• Composer: John Paesano

Animation

• Style: Traditional hand-drawn
• Animation Studios: Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Skybound North
• Title Sequence: Becomes bloodier each episode to symbolize narrative progression

Reception

• Critical Acclaim: Praised for animation, story, voice performances
• Rotten Tomatoes: High approval ratings across all seasons
• Metacritic: Generally favorable reviews

Releases

• First Season: Premiered March 2021
• Second Season: November 2023 (Part 1), March 2024 (Part 2)
• Third Season: February 2025

Future

• Renewals: Confirmed for a fourth season

Adaptations

• Live-Action Film: In development with Universal Pictures, separate from the series

Legal Note

• Robert Kirkman faced a lawsuit from comic book colorist William Crabtree concerning rights and profits, which was settled in January 2024.