This is a comic I've never read before, but several friends have been recommending it, so I thought I'd take a look at Invincible.And my first reaction is: not bad. The comic is very accessible, even though (going in) I didn't know the characters or their powers, by the end of the issue I felt like I had a good grip on the story. That's a testament to the strong writing of Robert Kirkman.
Here's the story as I understand it: Mark Grayson is a powerful superhero. He's in love with (and canoodling with) a superheroine named Atom Eve. He lives with his Mom, and he has an adopted (?) brother who's also a hero - Kid Omni-Man - and he's aparently from another world / dimension / race of beings.
This is a relatively "quiet" issue, as Grayson tries to help an old girlfriend (or friend who is a girl), only to find his anger getting the best of him. And Kid Omni-Man goes on patrol!
The art by Ryan Ottley and Cliff Rathburn is a lot of fun, and sets the tone of the comic perfectly, with a good mix of small personal moments and big super-hero action.
I can see why my friends recommended this book - it's solid, professional and fun. I wouldn't say it's the best comic book on the stands, but it's better than most.
Grade: B+
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