Carlos Morales
The record-breaking new (Not Quite a) superhero series in the universe continues!
Skybound and Image Comics revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3, the next chapter of the bestselling new comic book series of the year from the the longtime Invincible creative team. The next issue of the blood-soaked, record-breaking new series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, The Walking Dead) and co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley (Invincible, The Amazing Spider-Man) will be available at comic shops on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, the new ongoing series reveals the secret story of crowd favorite Battle Beast in what is the most demanded Invincible story of all time! With over 400,000 copies sold worldwide, Battle Beast is not only slaughtering his enemies…he’s breaking every record along the way!
The crew’s journey leads them to the planet Fantania, a world ruled by a feared warlord. Fueled by bloodlust, Battle Beast yearns for an equal opponent. Will this clash grant him the glorious death he’s been chasing?
Also, hidden among Battle Beast’s inner circle, a betrayal begins to brew…
In addition to the main cover by Ryan Ottley and series colorist Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song), the variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 include an open to order cover by David Nakayama, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by E.J. Su, a 1:25 incentive variant by Ton?i Zonji? a 1:50 incentive variant by Liam Sharp, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Simon Bisley.
Created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, Invincible #1 debuted to critical acclaim on January 22, 2003. Ryan Ottley joined soon after on issue #8 in late 2003 as the new series artist and contributing creator. Throughout its fifteen-year run at Image Comics, Invincible not only continued for a historic 146 issues, but also spawned multiple spin-off series and even an inter-company crossover with a certain friendly neighborhood superhero. In 2021, Invincible arrived as a television series and took on a new life with fans globally, streaming exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. The critically acclaimed adult animated series co-produced by Skybound Animation and Amazon MGM Studios recently wrapped its third season, each of which has been “Certified Fresh” by Rotten Tomatoes, with the second and third seasons earning perfect 100% ratings. With a fourth season on the way and constant new activity for the property across entertainment, Invincible remains a cornerstone of the pop culture landscape that continues to grow in popularity every year.
The full list of covers is below:
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0425IM362)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover B by David Nakayama (Lunar Code: 0425IM363)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0425IM364)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Ton?i Zonji? (Lunar Code: 0425IM365)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Liam Sharp (Lunar Code: 0425IM366)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Simon Bisley (Lunar Code: 0425IM367)
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #3 (Lunar Codes Below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops?and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
