INVINCIBLE (2009)

In 2003, ROBERT KIRKMAN & CORY WALKER debuted their groundbreaking comic book series. In the 20 years since, INVINCIBLE has become the most successful new superhero franchise of the century. This special facsimile edition recreates the highly sought-after first issue to give fans one more chance to own this piece of entertainment history.

Machine Head has been the king of the super-villain underworld for years. Nothing could stop him, he was untouchable. Now, with the help of villain-turned-hero, Titan, Invincible is almost single-handedly taking down the most powerful crime boss the world has ever seen, but he's got to get through his legion of super-powered cronies first. - This new printing of Invincible #19, the first appearance of Battle Beast was only available in the Invincible Universe Battle Beast #1 Blind Bag edition.

"THE CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE DECADE! Invincible is drawn into company-wide crossover event done in ONE oversized issue! SPAWN! SAVAGE DRAGON! YOUNGBLOOD! SHADOWHAWK! CYBERFORCE! PITT! ULTRA! and many, many more all here for one issue - don't miss it!"

"INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! The planet is in ruins. Everything has changed, the world's superheroes are in the hospital or dead. Invincible is left to rebuild - but now he must face his most deadly and powerful adversary yet. Who... or what is CONQUEST?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA MAY 20 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! CONQUEST is here. Invincible is confronted with the most dangerous threat he's ever faced. He will not come out of this unscathed. This issue is not to be missed."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA JUNE 17 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! CONQUEST IS HERE! The fate of the entire planet rests on Invincible's shoulders... and those shoulders are about to break."

"32 PAGES / FC $2.99 INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH! The battle with CONQUEST concludes... and there is a casualty."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA AUGUST 19 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 Funeral for the fallen."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by CORY WALKER & FCO PLASCENCIA SEPTEMBER 23 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 'PREPARATIONS FOR WAR,' Part One Artist CORY WALKER returns to the series he co-created! After escaping from a Viltrumite Prison, Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien must use what they've learned to gather the powers of the universe and unite them against the Viltumites. It all starts here, folks: The Viltrumite War looms large on the horizon!"

"written ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CORY WALKER & FCO PLASCENCIA OCTOBER 21 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 'PREPARATIONS FOR WAR,' Conclusion Artist CORY WALKER returns to the series he co-created! After escaping from a Viltrumite Prison, Nolan Grayson and Allen the Alien must use what they've learned to gather the powers of the universe and unite them against the Viltumites. It all starts here, folks! The Viltrumite War looms large on the horizon! PLUS: PART THREE OF A SPECIAL PRELUDE TO NEXT MONTH'S IMAGE UNITED BY ROBERT KIRKMAN & WHILCE PORTACIO!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA NOVEMBER 18 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT NOW! We return to Earth after the brief space interlude involving Nolan and Allen the Alien... but is it the Earth we knew?! What changes have taken place? What has transpired in the time we were away? Who is DINOSAURUS?! This issue is a can't-miss for long-time fans of Invincible and an excellent jumping-on point for people who have yet to dip their toes in the INVINCIBLE waters."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA DECEMBER 16 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT NOW! Who is Universa?! Why did she come to this planet in search of the one called Invincible? What does it have to do with the impending Viltrumite Invasion?! And why did she decide to come NOW, on the eve of an attack from the SEQUIDS?! The answers to all these questions and even more questions piled on top of them - in this issue of Invincible!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA JANUARY 20 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 OVERWHELMED! Invincible finds himself faced against the combined might of the Sequid legions! Is he willing to do what must be done in order to save the world - and will this event push him over the edge or bring him back from it?"

" THE VILTRUMITE WAR BEGINS! The entire series has been leading up to this! The pieces are in place, the time to strike is now! It's all out war as the Coalition of Planets finally make its move against the Viltrum Empire--with Invincible stuck in the middle. Things will never be the same after this--and this is INVINCIBLE, so you know we mean it."

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! You all knew it was coming, so might as well get it out of the way early: CONQUEST vs. INVISIBLE - the rematch! This time Invincible won't have Atom Eve to help him, and Conquest won't make the mistake of underestimating him. Can a galaxy-spanning all-out war contain this fight? This issue is not to be missed!"

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! Invincible is stranded on an alien planet, clinging to life, left battered and broken from his battle with Conquest. Nolan and Oliver stay behind to nurse him back to health, but meanwhile, out in space, the war rages on."

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! The traitor is revealed as the Viltrumite Empire's Grand Regent Thragg launches a full-scale assault on the Coalition of Planets home base on Talescria. It appears that all is lost, but The Coalition isn't going to go down without a fight."

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! Invincible and the Coalition of planets bring the war to Planet Viltrum! All bets are off as the Coalition forces try to fight their way into the Viltrumite Empire's stronghold. Lives are lost, and a turning point in the war is reached. This issue features as special, over-sized main story and an extra special Science Dog back-up story by ROBERT KIRKMAN and CORY WALKER. "

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! It's all been leading up to this: Invincible vs. Thragg, one-on-one! It's the fight to end all fights, and the fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance. Whatever you do, don't miss this issue!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA SEPTERMBER 22 32 PAGES / FC $2.99 THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! THE FINAL STAND! It's all come to this: The fate of all life on Earth is at stake. If Invincible loses... Wait, Invincible can't lose... can he?"

"THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! The dust is settling, the war is over... but nothing will ever be the same. Mark and Eve, Nolan and Debbie are reunited, but the Viltrumites have... well... you'll just have to read the book to find out."

"In the aftermath of the VILTRUMITE WAR, Invincible returns home to find things on Earth are very different."

"DINOSAURUS returns! Hellbent on righting what he sees as wrong in the world he comes face-to-face with Invincible and the result is devastating."

"Invincible continues making up for lost time while he was out in space fighting The Viltrumite War. His efforts bring him face-to-face with PowerPlex, who still blames Invincible for the death of his wife and son. The thing is, these days Invincible has plenty to be angry about as well, so things are about to get intense!"

"Face-to-face with Universa. She came from a distant planet, wielding unimaginable power, seeking to drain our planet dry of all energy. Invincible was able to stop her. But how long can she be contained... and what can be done with her?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN, art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA Tether Tyrant and Magmaniac have long stood on the sidelines of the villain community - until now! Invincible has more than enough to deal with now that his life is in ruins dealing with the aftermath of... oh, that would be telling."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover RYAN OTTLEY After all he's done, everything he's lived through... how does Invincible pick up the pieces and continue on as if nothing has changed? The answer is... he can't."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CORY WALKER CORY WALKER RETURNS TO INVINCIBLE! In this special two-issue story-arc: Invincible's mother and father return to the planet Talescria in the aftermath of The Viltrumite War! Omni-Man and Young Omni-Man reunite and fight space crime together! All the while, a new threat is emerging... one that could bring an end to all life on Earth!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover CORY WALKER CORY WALKER RETURNS TO INVINCIBLE! Allen thinks he's doing what's right - what must be done, but could he be wrong? Nolan and Young Omni-Man must do whatever it takes to prevent him from completing his mission, could this be the end of Allen The Alien?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover CORY WALKER RYAN OTTLEY RETURNS TO INVINCIBLE! It came from outer space--and Invincible was completely unprepared. Get ready for another classic beat down in the grand Invincible fashion--but what does this have to do with The Viltrumites?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover RYAN OTTLEY & FCO PLASCENCIA Invincible versus Young Omni-Man! WHAT?!!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT NOW! There's someone new in the Invincible costume, but why - and for how long? Answers to all these questions and more in this monumental status-quo-altering issue!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover RYAN OTTLEY & JOHN RAUCH Everything is different now"

"The new Invincible will not back down, will not give in, and he is not going to play nice. What happens when Mark Grayson isn't happy with his replacement? All this and What exactly happened between Robot and Monster Girl in the Flaxan Dimension?"

"CORY WALKER RETURNS TO INVINCIBLE... AGAIN! What has been going on with Monster Girl and Robot? What happened to them while they were in the Flaxan dimension? All answers will be revealed - starting now! Meanwhile, trouble is brewing in the present and the New Invincible is already in over his head! All this - and where is Mark Grayson?!"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER cover RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & JOHN RAUCH More secrets about Robot's and Monster Girl's time spent in the Flaxan Dimension are revealed. Meanwhile, in the present - things go to hell, and the new Invincible has to prove if he's worthy of the mantle in the face of INVASION."

"The new Invincible faces defeat at the hands of the Flaxan Army! The Guardians of the Globe have fallen! What is Monster Girl and Robot's part in all this? How are they responsible? More of their past in the Flaxan dimension is revealed. And where is Mark Grayson during all this?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER cover RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & JOHN RAUCH In the Flaxan dimension, the events that placed Robot and Monster Girl at odds finally unfold as the sad truth comes to light. On Earth--everyone is getting their butts kicked by the Flaxans--will the new Invincible be able to turn the tide? And where is Mark Grayson during all this?"

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY & CORY WALKER cover RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & JOHN RAUCH The Flaxan invasion comes to a horrible, violent end. Robot and Monster Girl will never be the same again as their secrets are revealed. The new Invincible has gotten a taste for what his new role will require. Meanwhile, back at home... Mark Grayson is growing stronger. "

"Finally, at long last: the origin of Zandale Randolph, otherwise known as Invincible. Also in this issue, an update on Mark Grayson, as the stage is set for the MONUMENTAL 100TH ISSUE! Do not miss out! "

"'THE DEATH OF EVERYONE,' Part One The countdown to issue #100 begins here - with the story that will change EVERYTHING for Invincible! Mark's powers have finally returned, just in time for every life on Earth to rest in his hands. But what will happen when everyone learns that what is happening... is Mark's fault?"

"'THE DEATH OF EVERYONE' continues! Invincible Vs. Dinosaurus for the fate of the world! Could this be the end of Mark Grayson?! "

"10th ANNIVERSARY LANDMARK 100 th ISSUE SPECTACULAR! THE DEATH OF EVERYONE: CONCLUSION! It's all been building to this. Mark Grayson's entire life as a superhero, all he's learned, all he's endured, it's all been leading to this one moment. Will he become the hero he was meant to or will he choose... a DIFFERENT path? The aftermath of this EXTRA-SIZED issue will shock you."

"The Aftermath."

"It's Nolan vs. Thragg on the surface of the moon as still more secrets about the Viltrumite Empire are revealed. "

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover RYAN OTTLEY & JOHN RAUCH Angstrom Levy returns."

"The wrath of Angstrom Levy takes its toll."

"story ROBERT KIRKMAN art / cover RYAN OTTLEY & JOHN RAUCH INVINCIBLE IS BACK! It's a new day dawning for everyone's favorite superhero. If you've ever wanted to jump onto INVINCIBLE without shelling out the money for 18 collected editions, this would be the perfect issue to start with. "

"Who's stronger?"

"Monax did not deserve this life. Monster Girl has to deal with her failure as a father (not a typo-it's complicated). All the while, the greatest foe Invincible has ever faced... plans to make his move."

"Angstrom Levy's life hangs in the balance. Invincible to the rescue?"

"What the what?! After one hundred and nine issues...things take a sharp turn."

"All good things must come to an end."

"THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN WRITES INVINCIBLE!!! A new beginning for INVINCIBLE as things take a turn down a dark path. Everything changes as Invincible is betrayed by one of his own. You won't want to miss this explosive issue #1... 1... 1! It packs the punch of THREE relaunched number one issues! IN ONE BOOK!"

"Robot continues his quest to take over the world, traveling down a blood-drenched path littered with fallen friends."

"The massacre continues."

"The death toll finally reaches its end. Who will rise from the ashes?"

"As the events on Earth grow more dire, we turn our attention toward space...we turn our attention toward...THRAGG vs. BATTLE BEAST!"

"In the aftermath of Robot's attempt to take over the world, the few survivors that remain must pick up the pieces of a world once familiar... but now completely alien."

"A family adrift."

"Invincible and Atom Eve set off on the adventure of a lifetime: PARENTHOOD! They've taken to the stars and left their troubles on Earth behind them. As things take a drastic turn for our heroes, you'll find yourself asking...is this book still about superheroes?"

"Mark and Eve take their daughter to the emergency room, on an alien planet... which is all kinds of trouble. How long will Mark's domestic life be allowed to continue? Trouble is brewing worlds away."

"Thragg vs. Battle Beast conclusion!"

"To be announced."

"Mark and Eve try to enjoy a little down time as a chain of events is set into motion that will change the way you look at Mark Grayson forever."

"Loose ends are tied up, conflicts are brought to a resolution, a door is closed...so that a new one can open."

" 'REBOOT?' Part One! This one is big, folks. We're going back to square one. Mark suddenly finds himself without powers. BACK HOME...but aware of everything he's lived through. What does he change, who can he save...and how will he deal with his father now that he's knows what's coming?"

"'REBOOT?' part two! Invincible's father, Omni-Man, murdered The Guardians of the Globe to facilitate his attempt to take over Earth... now that he has the opportunity can Invincible stop his father and change the course of history... for the better?"

"'REBOOT?' part three! CONCLUSION! Invincible's world comes crashing down around him leaving him with the same question we all have... where do we go from here? MAJOR PLOT POINT Major fork in the road decision for Invincible."

"NEW STORY ARC Mark has returned from the past... to a very different future. Now he has to pick up the pieces of his life and try to put them back together. INVINCIBLE co-creator CORY WALKER returns to the book to set the stage for the next chapter of Invincible's life!"

"Allen the Alien is under attack. Has Mark's absence put all his friends and family in danger? Will he be able to put things right before it's too late?"

"CORY WALKER's epic stint as artist continues! Thragg is making moves, conquering more worlds as he rebuilds the Viltrum Empire. Meanwhile, Mark, Eve, and Terra take a trip to Earth to visit Grandma and Grandpa."

"Mark never wanted to return to Earth but now he finds himself face-to-face with Robot, and no matter how hard he tries he just can't forget all the evil he has done. This could get ugly."

"Mark just wants to live a quiet life with his family and be happy but that would be a boring comic book series. "

"Thragg makes a move that will change everything. The cataclysmic events of this issue lead directly into the twelve-part epic 'END OF ALL THINGS' starting next issue."

"NEW STORY ARC! 'THE END OF ALL THINGS': Part One-RYAN OTTLEY returns as 'THE END OF ALL THINGS' begins. This twelve-part mega-story will touch every corner of the INVINCIBLE Universe, and when it's over... IT'S OVER. Every single story for the past thirteen years has been leading up to this. ALSO: THIS ISSUE IS .25 CENTS TO CELEBRATE THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF IMAGE COMICS!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Two Mark Grayson is torn between two worlds as events build to an epic confrontation between the Coalition of Planets and Thragg's New Viltrumite Empire! We continue our march to INVINCIBLE's conclusion."

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Three The march to the end continues! War begins! Thragg and his forces continue to conquer world after world as they rebuild the Viltrum Empire. Mark and his allies launch an assault in hopes of bringing a swift end to this conflict."

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Four Thragg's New Viltrumite stronghold is under attack! Invincible and the Coalition of Planets have decided to take the fight right to the source-resulting in the bloodiest battle thus far!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Five This issue has everything! Mark and Eve in peril! Allen's fleet chased by Thragg's forces! Terra learning to use her powers! Robot doing something (else) evil! Did we mention Tether Tyrant? All this and Debbie Grayson momming the hell out of the cover!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Six Face to face with Thragg and his new Viltrumite army, Mark and his allies must fight to survive while the fate of the whole universe hangs in the balance!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Seven Alliances shift as the battle rages on...it's the biggest, most brutal, most monumental battle in INVINCIBLE history!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part 8 (of 12)-Thragg has done the unthinkable, again, and pushed Mark to his breaking point. Wait...there are FOUR more issues after this one? How?!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part Nine Things take a dark turn as we near the end."

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part 10 'Robot War,' Part One of One HOLY CRAP! EVERY CORNER OF EARTH IS RAVAGED BY THE WAR BETWEEN MARK GRAYSON AND ROBOT! THE FATE OF THE EARTH HANGS IN THE BALANCE! OVERSIZED ISSUE! ALL CAPS!"

"'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Part 11 This is the one where Mark Grayson learns he has a son he didn't know about. But the good news is...that son is AWESOME! Holy crap! One more issue after this until the end. We're as sad as you are."

"SERIES FINALE 'THE END OF ALL THINGS,' Conclusion Final issue. Everything since issue one has been building to this. Nothing can prepare you."