Invincible Vol. 1: Family Matters (Paperback)

by Robert Kirkman (Author), Cory Walker (Author) "Y'KNOW, YOU REALLY RUINED MY AFTERNOON..." (more)

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Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Strange things begin to happen to Mark Grayson as he begins to develop superpowers. Luckily, his dad is around to show him the ropes, at least he would be if he weren't so busy saving the world all the time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Image Comics (September 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582403201
• ISBN-13: 978-1582403205
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #452,651 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars If its good enough for Kurt Busiek, its good enough for you, November 5, 2004

By	J.D. Reichert "Comic Fanboy" (Tampa, Fl) - See all my reviews

Teenager Mark Grayson is the son of one of earth's greatest heroes, Omni-Man. And, one day while taking out the trash, Mark discovers he too has astounding powers. It's a simple enough way to start a story, and an effective one. Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) focuses more on the family aspects than one may expect, and it gives the story a feel of freshness. The dinner-time conversations about the day, and how Invincible's mother responds to them, are priceless and give the reader the feeling that all of these bizarre events; human bombs, inter-dimensional slavers, giant dragons, are all part of the routine the Grayson family has. A nice supporting cast is developed beyond the family as well, as the Teen Team is also introduced. Chief among them is Atom Eve, a fiery redhead classmate of Mark's who makes it clear that she's not in the market for a new boyfriend and Robot, the robotic brains behind the team.

Should you buy this book? If you like light-hearted superhero stories you should. The extras are nice to, including an introduction by comic guru Kurt Busiek and featuring several pages of sketches and unused art. And while I haven't mention the art team, it should be noted that they do a solid job, giving Invincible a very distinctive look.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, June 11, 2008

By	R. H. Cates "Rob Gordon" (Auburn, Al) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Invincible (Book 1): Family Matters (v. 1) (Paperback)

If you haven't started Invincible this is a great one. It gives you enough to be satisfying but leaves you wanting to continue. I already have Vol.2 on the way and look forward to where Kirkman is going. Also, with issue 50 coming up I decided I better start now before it got to far ahead of me!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A modest start for a great series., February 25, 2007

By	Tufnel1780 (St. Louis, Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Invincible (Book 1): Family Matters (v. 1) (Paperback)

What makes this first 'Invincible' trade so disappointing is that it seems so unambitious at the set up. The story introduces Mark Grayson who is the son of the world's most powerful super hero Omni Man and has finally developed super powers. Creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker set everything up like a super hero family sitcom. There is nothing terribly original though much of the inside jokes and references can't help but make any long time comic fan chuckle.
Those reading this first trade or review cold then they should know that this whole set up is really a red herring and that the series has many deeper and more interesting stories to tell at a later date. Also artist Cory Walker whose art is ill suited for this kind of cosmic super hero story is soon replaced on penciller duties. a welcome change that helps this series soar at a later on.