Invincible: The Ultimate Collection Volume 6

As someone who has been reading comics since the 1950's, Invincible is a fairly new (started in 2003) addition to the genre, but I can honestly say that this is the best 'new' comic I've come across in years. This collection includes Invincible issues (#60 thru #70) plus Invicible Returns #1. The original creative team - Robert Kirkman (writer), Ryan Ottley (penciler) and Russ Wooten (letterer) - with Cory Walker (penciler, inker), FCO Plascencia (colorist), Cliff Rathburn (inker) and Dave McCaig (colorist), continue to amaze in what they have produced, a superb blend that plays on the established traditions of the superhero genre while bringing in original takes and twists that make it all fresh and new again. The lead-in lines inside of the dust jacket pretty much set the tone for the series: "Girls, acne, homework, super-villains. When you're a teenager, it helps to be INVINCIBLE" ... and while the lines on the back of the dust jacket that set the stage for this sixth volume may seem rather over the top... "This is the volume you've been waiting for! The Invincible War, set in motion by Angstrom Levy! The epic battle with Conquest! The final buildup to the Viltrumite War! The Sequid invasion of Earth! It's all inside and it's almost too much for one superhero to handle. This is probably the most explosive, most action-packed volume of Invincible to date -- don't miss out!" ...the volume truly delivers on this buildup in whirlwind, breath-taking paced action. In this volume, the army of 'evil' Invincibles who Angstrom Levy has recruited from alternate universes is unleashed to wreak havoc on our Invincible's Earth. And there are casualties. And as if that were not enough to contend with, the Viltrumite's latest emissary - a super badass named Conquest - shows up to demand that Invincible get with the program or be destroyed, and the sequid spawn that have been growing in secret make their move to come out to take over. In the meantime, Allen the Alien and Nolan start their preparations for taking the fight to the Viltrumite Empire. Mark/Invincible gets to meet Eve's parents, which is almost as unpleasant an experience as wading through a swarm of sequids. His younger brother Oliver has a growth spurt and gets a new look and a new costume. And a green-skinned scantily-clad sexy alien foe called Universa is introduced. One thing I have to say, the red ink really flows in this volume. Kirkman and Ottley hold nothing back when it comes to the blood and gore that comes with these no holds barred showdowns. Characters do take major damage and they show it in unbelievably gristly detail. And as always, the collection has as an added treat another Sketchbook section at the end with all kinds of artwork and commentary showing the creative process the team went through developing and promoting the comic. Highly, highly recommended for anyone who enjoys quality work in the superhero comic genre.

Since it launched some seven or eight years ago, Invincible has been building toward the long promised "Viltrumite War," involving a confrontation between the teenage Mark Grayson and an entire race of aliens bent on the domination of Earth. While the story of that war is chronicled in the issues that follow those collected here, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Ryan Ottley produce one of the most tense, most action packed, most jaw-droppingly beautiful collection of Invincible stories since the series began in the pages of this volume. Simply put, Invincible is one of the best series being produced by any comic company bar none, and Invincible Vol 6 contains some of the best stories of that excellent series. Based on two major arcs, namely an invasion by 'alternate reality" evil Invincibles and a brutal confrontation between Invincible and a foe far more powerful than our titular hero, Vol. 6 is a resounding success due to basically two things - it radically ramps up the tension and stakes involved for our hero and it is also maturing, finally beginning to advance that long gestating plot involving the invasion by the cruel Viltrumites. Kirkman is a master here, enjoying himself with action sequences that are both stunning in their violence but that also resonate because they ring true, and smaller, more comedic or personal moments between characters that lend the world a believability and internal coherence that is admirable. The art by Ryan Ottley is just incredibly beautiful and pitch perfect for the tone Kirkman is striving for, and remains a huge part of the books success. Invincible will be significantly less entertaining when Ottley leaves, if he eventually does. This volume also is an incredible steal at the price Amazon offers it. Containing roughly a year's worth of stories, it is oversized and hardcover, looks fantastic on the shelf and will provide hours of reading entertainment. It's simply one of the best ways to experience those stories, and I think, provides far more value for money than other editions that are available. My highest possible recommendation!!!!

I bought the compendium of Invincible and it took me over a year to actually pick it up and read it. And WOW, I was surprised at how well it read! The character development and pacing is consistently good throughout the entire series. There are enough interesting characters that have been brought into the "Invincible Universe" that I've started following Guardians of the Globe/Invincible Universe as well (though those really don't seem to be written nearly as well). I've also lent the series to 4 other friends (and 1 brother) who don't read/collect comics and they've all agreed that it was a very fun read. The artwork is very enjoyable and compelling as well. It is so great to see consistent artwork throughout a series! Thank you for being very UN-Marvel-like in your writing and artistry! Since I started reading this I've abandoned all of my former Marvel series, even though that's what I've loved since childhood and still like the characters (there's just no real threat to any characters in that universe, and if they die, they just get reborn...blah).

I originally read this series on a digital platform and now collecting the ultimate editions. The artwork looks fantastic and this is definitely the best way to read this series!

My 17 year old Son Loves these books we are collecting them all :) it’s hard cover with slip cover.

I’ve really enjoyed going through the Ultimate Collection volumes over the last year and will keep going having just finished this chapter. This is more of the same fun content as we’ve had in the last 5 volumes, maybe not the absolute greatest volume to date because; - it is one of those in-between collections setting up big this to come, and dealing with the fallout of some stuff previous. - there are a few events back to back in the first half that feel like they are rushed and stacked together, but still fun. If you’re here because you’ve read all the previous books, and enjoyed them, surely you’ll get this.

I have slowly been working my way through the collected volumes. My treat is to buy one on pay day and drag it out for the month. In every volume before the art work and story lines blew me away. It’s like nothing I’ve ever read before! And then I opened Volume 6.... Holy (insert lots of swear words here) ............. I was not prepared for the sheer brilliance and scale of the art work in this! The battle scenes (of which they are many!) are drawn to a standard that blows your mind! They are beautifully grotesque; mesmerising you. I had to shout at myself in my head to slow down and shut the book last night otherwise I would have polished it off easily!! Robert Kirkman, if you’re reading this, I’m completely in awe of this volume. It’s your opus......so far. I have 6 more volumes to go after this. How this can be heated is anyone’s guess! Simply the most perfect graphic novel I have ever read!!

Estupendo comic a gran precio. Ojala los otros tomos estuviesen a un precio tan ajustado. Kirkman es la revelacion sin duda

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