Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 reunites the Invincible creative team, and presents a new side of Invincible's world while giving a fan favorite character his due. As an Invincible fan, I can safely say that it's great to be getting new stories set in Invincible's world, and hopefully this has the same lasting power as the original series. Read Full Review

In the world of comics, there is a tendency to return to fan-favorite characters and stories every so often to cash in on fan nostalgia. There are plenty of examples, and in the last few months, there are a number of such announcements that have been made across the industry. Thankfully for readers, Battle Beast does NOT fall into this category, as it is clear that the creators have a specific story and adventure to tell. Their excitement, passion, and enthusiasm for this character (and the broader Invincible Universe) help to differentiate this book, and it is clear that the first issue is just the tip of the iceberg. Read Full Review

It is truly impressive seeing how Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley do not miss a beat with their work on Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1. This comic book hit on the feeling of returning to a universe the reader missed experiencing. Opening the comic book with the impactful way Battle Beast made his debut drove home exactly what kind of experience this would be. And that experience is one to not miss out on for Invincible fans. Read Full Review

Battle Beast 1 marked a fun kickoff to the series and should absolutely satisfy Invincible fans who've missed their fix of this style of Kirkman and Ottley storytelling. Read Full Review

Battle Beast #1 is a ferocious debut that hits like a meteor and bleeds like a beast. Kirkman and Ottley have reunited to remind everyone that Invincible wasnt just a flukeit was the beginning of something bigger, bloodier, and even more brutal. Read Full Review

Given the popularity of the Invincible TV show and Battle Beast himself, the expectations were high for Kirkman and Ottley's new book. However, this comic shows they know exactly what they are doing with the character. Battle Beast is portrayed here as cool and vicious as he ever has been. It was great to see glimpses of his nature when he isn't solely focused on combat, and I am excited to see where the comic takes him and his new companions next. Read Full Review

Battle Beast #1 delivers exactly what it promises: a violent, visually stunning return to the Invincible Universe with one of its most iconic side characters. It's loud, angry, and soaked in alien blood, and it's a blast. If you're an Invincible fan, or just into watching space lions beat the crap out of cosmic titans, this is your jam. Read Full Review

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1is just as great a book for new readers as it is for fans of the franchise. Kirkman and Ottley are back doing what they do best on a monthly basis, their expertise elevating what should be science fiction slop into one of the hottest books of the month. Read Full Review

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 isn't bad in any way, it's quite entertaining. But, the first issue doesn't suck you in enough or build upon its rather simple plot. Invincible fans will love diving back into the series while new readers will be left saying, “that's it?”. We'll see what future issues bring but as such a high profile debut, it feels like a tie-in comic from the past offering nothing new or exciting. Read Full Review

INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #1 is one of those rare comics that gives you exactly what you expect. Robert Kirkman drops the thinnest of setups before jumping right to the action with the promise of more. Ryan Ottley's bloody, macho art is tailor-made for this story. If all you want to do is read about a muscle-bound warrior fighting bigger muscle-bound warriors, you're going to love it. Read Full Review

SneakyToaster17

May 14, 2025

Why did this take so long?

Blubber1976

Jun 07, 2025

Battle Beast is the most fun you’ll have in any medium this month. Ridiculously, violently, gruesomely and relentlessly entertaining from the very first page. Buy this book.

Aesopjer

Nov 06, 2025

I’m too lazy to check out invincible, so I’ll check this out. It’s a blast of a debut.

motorik

May 14, 2025

As a huge fan of the original comic run, this is a wonderful treat.

George

May 14, 2025

LFG

daspidaboy

May 17, 2025

It's nice to see Ryan Ottley and Kirkman team up again. I miss Battle Beast, and I like how we get to see more of Battle Beast

fthissite

May 23, 2025

This was the good kind of mindless violence and fun I was hoping to get from Wolverine:Revenge.

Williamflipper

Jul 06, 2025

Great art, great action, entertaining.

pizzamain

Dec 23, 2025

okay find of fun

Chris Y

May 20, 2025

I have never read an issue of Invincible, but the preview of Battle Beast looked interesting enough to give it a chance. I expected something like Tellos or Masters of the Universe with more depth. I was obviously misled by the preview pages showing BB walk across an alien landscape to confront a mysterious head inserted into a wall. Unfortunately, the actual comic is not mysterious at all, but pretty straight forward, pubescent splatter comedy. As such, it works quite well. Personally I'm too old to see the fun in flying entrails and alien body fluids when there isn't anything more to it, but I'm sure Battle Beast will find its fans.