Superhero fatigue has develop into a hot-button subject. Between Marvel flops, the loss of life of the DC Prolonged Universe, and the destruction of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, superhero fatigue has develop into one of many go-to causes to justify why these comedian e-book diversifications failed. Invincible creator Robert Kirkman goes the other method, arguing superhero fatigue shouldn’t be a “actual factor” so long as the tales are distinctive.
“I don’t assume superhero fatigue is an actual factor, however I do assume that the style of superhero storytelling has develop into so ubiquitous that it’s gotten to a degree the place it’s not recent and it’s not new,” Kirkman informed Selection. “You possibly can’t simply be a superhero present and never have something particular about you anymore as a result of I believe the novelty has worn off. However that’s actually thrilling to me, as a result of now it signifies that everyone seems to be so aware of superheroes you can push issues in fascinating instructions.”
Who’s concerned with Robert Kirkman on Invincible?
Invincible is predicated on Kirkman’s comedian e-book sequence of the identical identify he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. Developed for Prime Video by Kirkman, Invincible follows Mark Grayson (voiced by Steven Yeun), a 19-year-old who inherits his father’s superpowers and tries to develop into Earth’s best defender. Per Amazon’s logline, “Every thing adjustments as Mark is compelled to face his previous, and his future, whereas discovering how a lot additional he’ll have to go to guard the folks he loves.”
Moreover Yeun, Invincible’s voice solid consists of Sandra Oh, J.Ok. Simmons, Seth Rogen, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Zazie Beetz, Gray DeLisle, Zachary Quinto, Chris Diamantopoulos, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ben Schwartz, Clancy Brown, Jay Pharoah, Mark Hamill, and Melise Jow.
Kirkman government produces Invincible alongside David Alpert, Catherine Winder, Simon Racioppa, Margaret M. Dean, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Walker and Helen Leigh are co-executive producers.
Invincible Season 3 returns on February 6, 2025, with the primary three episodes out there to stream on Prime Video.
(Supply: Selection)
