Product Description

Collecting the formative issues in the grown of Invincible as a superhero. This volume collects Invincible's violent battle with the villainous Angstrom Levy, his reunion with his estranged father and the bloody battle with the Viltrumites. This is a can't-miss for any Invincible fan and a perfect addition to any bookshelf.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #59170 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781582407630
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Customer Reviews

Almost Perfect
I only recently discovered Robert Kirkman's Invincible series, having initially written it off as yet another tired Image attempt at clinging to some remaining market share. Man, am I kicking myself for not picking this book up years ago! This is probably the very finest teenage superhero saga since Marvel introduced Spider-Man back in the 60's. I know that's a bold (perhaps blasphemous) statement, but this book practically oozes that classic Lee/Ditko energy, along with elements of Superman, the Teen Titans, and the Savage Dragon. As much as I love the edgier stuff by Milllar, Bendis et al, it's good to see an author who takes such unbridled joy in an old school superhero tale.

Volume 3 in the Invincible hardcover series contains two massively important events, namely the return of way creepy villain Angstrom Levy and Mark's first encounter with his estranged father since their epic battle in volume 1. If that's not enough, Atom Eve makes a return appearance, Mark discovers some of his father's secrets, and we finally find out just what the heck Robot has been up to. This is probably the best installment in the Invincible series. It's wall-to-wall action, but it still manages to work in plenty of character development for Mark and his nothing short of stellar supporting cast (seriously, have you seen a more dynamic and diverse assortment of secondary characters since Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon?).

So why doesn't this book merit a full 5-star rating? One word: quality. The paper stock used in this collection is way thinner than what was used on previous volumes. It's darn near transparent, and takes away from the overall enjoyment of the story. Maybe that's just Image's attempt to save money, but given the book's cover price I think a better quality of paper was in order.

That aside, this is a fantastic hardcover collection of one of the absolute best comics on the market today. With luck, we'll be reading these hardcover collections of Invincible (and seeing him on lunch boxes and Happy Meal toys) for decades to come.

Amazing as usual.... but kinda short.
If you've read the previous two volumes, you know what to expect from this one, and that is the usual Kirkman amazingness and more Invincible goodness. Fights against Viltrumites! Mark's new brother! Nolan! What else? Very good read.

The only downside on this volume is the paper quality. The previous two volumes had thick, glossy paper. This volume has flimsy glossy paper. What gives? Not a very big deal, but after two thick volumes, it's kind of a letdown to see this one as skinny as it is.

the story continue and is great to see it
This is a comic book that I hope I can continue reading for a long, long time. There are a lot of new stories going on but always focussing in the main character. I do not complain (because is something included for free in the book) but the PACT story ( a miniserie with young superheroes) it's stupid (and I love the way mr. Kirkman writes but the pact story... not so good). Anyway, the important thing are the Invincible episodes and they are great. can't wait to buy volume 4.