Production Companies: Skybound North, Wind Sun Sky Entertainment, Skybound Animation, Point Grey Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios
Network: Amazon Prime Video
Original Release: March 25, 2021 - Present
Plot Synopsis
Main Character: Mark Grayson / Invincible
Storyline: Follows teenager Mark Grayson, who undergoes transformations into a superhero under his father, Nolan Grayson's guidance, also known as Omni-Man. The series focuses on Mark's struggle between personal life and superhero duties, while uncovering a conspiracy threatening the world.
Notable Twist: Mark learns his father has a dark secret after brutally murdering the Guardians of the Globe.
Cast
Main Characters:
Mark Grayson / Invincible: Voiced by Steven Yeun
Deborah "Debbie" Grayson: Voiced by Sandra Oh
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man: Voiced by J. K. Simmons
Recurring Characters:
Samantha Eve Wilkins / Atom Eve: Gillian Jacobs
Amber Justine Bennett: Zazie Beetz
William Francis Clockwell: Andrew Rannells
Cecil Stedman (GDA): Walton Goggins
Much more supporting and guest characters listed
Development and Production
Creation and Development: Created by Robert Kirkman, based on the Image Comics series he co-created.
Production: Announced by Amazon for its first season of eight episodes in June 2018, later expanded with more seasons.
Animation Style: Utilizes traditional hand-drawn animation.
Title Sequence: Known for its increasingly bloody title cards, which reflect the dark themes of the series.
Reception
Critical Acclaim: Praised for animation, action sequences, story, voice performances, and emotional depth.
Ratings: High approval ratings across seasons on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic.
Awards and Nominations: Received various nominations and positive reviews from several notable critics and reviewers.
Adaptations and Related Media
Live-action Adaptation: A film adaptation is in development at Universal Pictures, influenced by the animated series.
Video Games: Includes video game spin-offs such as "Invincible Presents: Atom Eve" and "Invincible: Guarding the Globe".
Legal Issues
Lawsuit: Robert Kirkman was sued by comic book colorist William Crabtree regarding rights and profits, settled in January 2024.
Cultural Impact
Internet Memes: The phrase "Think, Mark" from the series became a popular meme.
Diversity Representation: Efforts were made to include diverse representations, such as making Mark Grayson biracial and his mother Korean American.