First published 2008
Mark Grayson sits among the wreckage of his former life. The teenage superhero known as Invincible faces a world turned upside down after the shocking events that destroyed everything he believed about his father and his purpose. His mother barely functions, consumed by grief and trauma. His friends cannot comprehend the weight crushing his shoulders. Meanwhile, supervillains circle like vultures, eager to exploit his vulnerability. High school graduation looms ahead, but Mark can barely focus on normal teenage concerns. Every day brings new challenges as he attempts to continue his superhero duties while his personal world crumbles around him. The powers inherited from his Viltrumite heritage feel more like a burden than a gift. Mark must find a way forward when trust has been shattered and the future seems impossible to navigate. This collection captures a young hero learning that sometimes survival itself requires more strength than any superpower can provide.
Genres: fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary, action, comics
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family, grief
168 pages · ebook · Skybound
Content warnings: mental-illness