The Edge of the Superhero Universe
Ever feel like the superhero sphere needs a little shake-up? You’re not alone. With the chatter about superhero fatigue buzzing louder than ever, especially in the wake of numerous MCU and DCEU releases, Invincible steps in to ruffle some feathers and splash a bit of fresh paint on the comic book adaptation wall. Invincible’s creator and executive producer, Robert Kirkman, spills some juicy details on how the upcoming season diverges from the well-trodden paths of its blockbuster counterparts.
“One of the secret sauces of ‘Invincible’ is that we embrace everything about superhero comics,” Kirkman stated in an interview with Variety.
The Eccentric Charms of Invincible
Forget about the brooding figures in capes and spandex for a moment. Invincible takes superhero storytelling into a space that’s willing to chat with fish people and take narrative risks. For Kirkman, it’s all about embracing the kooky corners of the comic world that MCU and DCEU often steer clear from.
“Like, you’re never going to see Robert Downey Jr. having a conversation with a fish person in the MCU,” Kirkman remarks, adding, “I like the weird stuff, and people seem to respond to that.”
The Multiverse, But Not as You Know It
“Spider-Man: No Way Home,” “The Flash,” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” have been giving audiences doses of multiverse medicine. But Kirkman insists Invincible’s approach will be unique.
“We’re using the multiverse to examine Mark’s character and what aspects of him we may not necessarily be aware of yet. It’s much more of a character-based story,” Kirkman explains.
The multiverse in Invincible is not just a platform to parade fan-favorite characters but a labyrinth to explore different shades of Mark Grayson/Invincible.
Dodging the Superhero Fatigue Bullet
The talk of the town is that superhero fatigue is becoming a thing. Could it be that the MCU and DCEU are losing their once-irresistible sheen? That’s one syndrome Invincible appears to be immunized against. The show dances to a different tune, one filled with quirks, oddities, and nuances that breathe new life into the superhero genre.
“We’re using the multiverse to examine Mark’s character and what aspects of him we may not necessarily be aware of yet. It’s much more of a character-based story,” says Kirkman, emphasizing the depth the show adds to its storytelling.
Coming Soon: The Weirdness Continues
Season 2 of Invincible will double down on the strange but delightful corners of superhero life, as evidenced by the first trailer that showed Mark Grayson/Invincible and Allen the Alien chowing down on hamburgers.
Invincible, with its mix of weird, whimsical, and profoundly character-driven narratives, defies the gravitational pull of superhero fatigue, giving viewers not just a new world to explore but fresh perspectives on what a hero can be. So, gear up to watch a superhero show that’s not afraid to break the mold and revel in its offbeat glory.
