Invincible 29
Penciller: Ryan Ottley
Inker: Cliff Rathburn
Colorist: Bill Crabtree
Letterer: Russ Wooton
In many ways, issue 29 of Invincible completes a story arc that has been running since issue 1, and particularly since Mark learned the truth behind his father and the Viltrumite Empire. In a very Darth Vader-esque way, Mark's father Nolan has redeemed himself, and while he can't undo his destruction of Earth's greatest super-team, he can make sure that his son is prepared to fill his shoes.
This is also the colossal Viltrumite fight we've been waiting for - so far, both Invincible and Omni-Man have been the most powerful characters in the series, and have never really struggled in a fight. That's all over. Not only has Mark learned that he needs to push himself to increase his powers, he's also now learned why.
There is a double-page spread in the middle of this book that shows, like no other book I've ever seen, how destructive and desperate this fight is. You'll know it when you see it - I need not describe it except to mention that Bill Crabtree is a god among colorists for his use of red tones. These pages hurt to look at.
Of course, things have to be lightened up a little bit, so we get a great two page interlude with the Mauler twins that makes so much sense it's hilarious.
Invincible is one of my favorite super-hero books, and one of the most entertaining books on the shelves. If you're not on the bandwagon yet, what the hell is wrong with you?
yay Invincible
Is this book as good as everyone thinks it is?
yes. Yes it is
I went through the Image web site and read the 1st issue of invincible through their digital comic format about 3 months ago. I thought it was really good. A little different than most main stream comics. It felt fresh. So I ordered the Ultimate Collection Volume one through amazon (issues 1-13) and read it. WOW! Even better. So now I've bought issues 28 & 29 off the rack, so I have to go back and get the back issues now. Image doesn't offer a subscription service but I found a comic shop that does through the web. I'll be getting it by mail from now on.
Whats great about Images TPB offers is that you get about a free comic (money) worth with each one, this is done a lot more now from everybody but Image was doing it really early.
and also, they rock.
...and also they rock