Storyline: Multiple
Date: 2005
Price:$34.95 US
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley

Synopsis: Get in on the ground floor! This massive hardcover collects the first 13 issues of Robert Kirkman’s Eisner-Nominated super-hero, along with all the extras from the first three trade paperback volumes and even more on top of that! Invincible: The Ultimate Collection, Volume 1 is a can’t-miss for anyone who’s wanted to start reading Invincible, but needed an easier way to start from the beginning.

Opinion: Collecting issues 1-13, this hardcover gives us the story of young Mark Grayson’s foray into super powers, and as another young-teenager-gets-powers-and-becomes-a-hero has learned, “with great power comes great responsibility”. Initially, the story smacks a bit of something we’re all pretty used to, and doesn’t stand out too much. Personally, I am a huge fan of the artwork and story in all of the Kirkman books I have read so far, The Walking Dead and (surprisingly) The Astounding Wolf-Man. So for me, it was easy to read. This is one of those books everyone kept talking about in the store I frequent, but I, like many other fans out there, have been burned on cape stories thanks to the frequent bouts of BS the publishers have thrown our way, especially in recent years.

Either way, this book was very refreshing for me. Naturally Kirkman’s writing and pace picked me up and took me along for the ride, waiting for the next page and caring for the characters. The introduction of several new heroes and induction into this story’s universe was enjoyable, not over the top - and just as seamless as the transition between Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley mid-stride.

Overall I was very happy with this book, and will get caught up with the series and continue reading. I find myself very excited to see what happens next, and the good thing about comics being in trade form is you get instant gratification. Lucky me :). For those of you who do not wish to spend a bunch of money getting into another new series; from what I understand issue #42 gives a great recap so you can get right into the thick of things. So if your wallet’s thin from all the other titles you pick up every week - at least grab this one and check it out for yourself.

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