Dustin Gebel
Skybound revealed a return to the Invincible comic universe with a new ongoing series, Battle Beast. Written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Ryan Ottley – the creative team of the original Invincible title – the series explores the secrets of the titular hero when it launches in April 2025. The duo is joined by colorist Annalisa Leoni, who previously worked on Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Oblivion Song.
Kirkman discussed returning to the universe in the press release, stating:
“What can I say? I just can’t get enough of the Invincible Universe. Moving from the comic series directly to the animated series, I haven’t really had a break. That said, while adapting the series to animation, I’ve been itching to do something new! Longtime fans will know there’s a massive gap in Battle Beast’s appearances in the series between Invincible issue 19 and issue 55. There’s a lot of story to tell and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Battle Beast co-creator Ryan Ottley on board to tell it with me!”
Battle Beast is a mighty warrior cursed with an unending bloodlust and searching the universe for someone that is stronger than himself. The character first appeared in Invincible #19 and then was adapted into the animated series, voiced by Michael Dorn. Battle Beast is set to make a return to the show with its upcoming season three.
Ottley spoke about the influence and appeal of the character, stating:
“When Robert and I first created Battle Beast way back in Invincible issue #19 as a way to increase Invincible‘s Rogues gallery, I wasn’t sure if he’d be a big character who’d come back throughout the series, or a character who’d die a terrible gory death right away. Robert always kept me and the readers on our toes, he could command a death at any moment, and you know I’d always jump at the chance to carry out the visual execution! Luckily, Battle Beast became a fan-favorite and lived to tell a larger tale! It’s amazing to be working with Robert again in the Invincible Universe. A while ago I was telling him I wasn’t sure what project to do next, and when he mentioned us doing a Battle Beast series together, I jumped at the idea of being back on a creator-owned book, enlarging the Invincible Universe even more! I’m really happy to be back at Image Comics and Skybound, and can’t wait for you to see the story we are fleshing out in this series! I haven’t had this much fun since Invincible!”
Battle Beast #1 CVR A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni
Battle Beast #1 Pages 1-4
Battle Beast #1 will be available at comic book shops?and digital platforms on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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