Now this is more like it
I don’t know what happened in the second part of that two-part crossover issue that began in Invincible #57, and frankly, I don’t care.  What I do care about is the intricate universe Robert Kirkman has created in Invincible and the myriad of characters in it. The latest issue returns readers to the good ol’ days of a young superhero and all the people in it.
Crossovers. Why’d it have to be crossovers?
Crossovers are one of those occurrences in comics where a character from one title appears in the pages of another title and vice versa. Generally, these events happen in the pages of titles from large publishers, and is a way to remind readers that the company’s universe is big and organic. Invincible, on the other hand, works perfectly well as a stand-alone universe in and of itself, so when characters begin to make more than a referential appearance in the pages, I get a bit concerned.
Especially when the crossover features characters created by the same person.
There are comics scheduled to arrive on December 24, and Image has a couple you’ll want to check out. Take the jump for a sneak peek of Invincible #57, the Parade (with Fireworks) trade paperback, Savage #3, and The Walking Dead Omnibus Volume 2.
This week, on a very special Invincible…
What a world of difference a couple of years make. Back in the day, you’d open up a copy of Invincible and see bashing and smashing, intrigue, and teenager trying to live a normal life with super powers. But our Mark Greyson has grown up, and as he comes into his own, he’s got to face a lot of adult situations. Situations like premarital sex, a sibling that needs an intervention, and domestic violence. Heady topics, indeed.
Image Comics is jumping on the crossover bandwagon in March, and Ryan Ottley provides the gatefold cover. It’s pretty intense, so take the jump for the full view.
Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of issues arriving next week (December 10, 2008). Take the jump for I Kill Giants #6, Invincible #56, Savage Dragon #152, and PX! 2: In The Service of the Queen.
Image Comics has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek at titles arriving in stores on November 19, 2008. Take the jump for a look at the Dead Space Hardcover, Dynamo 5 #18, Firebreather #3, Invincible #55, Lucha Libre Volume 1, and the Fantastic Worlds of Frank Frazetta Volume 1.
It’s your kids, Marty! Something has to be done about your kids!
If you’ve been following my reviews for a while, you know I love stories involving time travel. There’s something about being in time well past your years and seeing how far we, as a society, have come. Jumping on a cosmic treadmill, hopping in a DeLorean, tripping around in a time sphere, or using a time jumping scooter would be the ultimate in doing what you want, when you want. But what of those other time travelers? Those that don’t jump in time, but live through it, would that be the life you would want to lead?
He’s not heavy, he’s my brother
Ah family. You can’t pick your family members – unless you belong to some weird cult – and regardless of what happens, they are still family. That’s the issue facing Mark Grayson as he attempts to deal with the fallout from the previous chapter.
I know there are Major Spoilerites who have been decrying Robert Kirkman’s shipping schedule (you know the one that is never on time). Well, Kirkman promises he’s going to change in 2009, by getting his titles out on time.
Another week down, another week of comics yet to be! Image has sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of A Red Mass for Mars #2, and Invincible #53.
Or – “I Think We Can Be Certain It’s Not Really Final…”
I started to try and write a big clever open, but y’know what?Â
RACCOON WITH A HEAVY MACHINE GUN!!!!!
How am I s’pose to top that?