Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #8 – Two of A Kind

Battle Beast has located Colossus and Juggernaut and is ready to enact complete carnage upon this two of a kind duo.

Creative Team

Robert Kirkman (Writer), Ryan Ottley (Artist/Main Cover), Annalisa Leoni (Colorist/Main Cover),
Rus Wooton (Letterer)

Ben Abernathy (Editor), Andres Juarez (Logo/Publication Designer), Jillian Crab (Production)

Publisher: Image Comics / Skybound

Two of a Kind

Issue eight is a direct continuation from the monumental comeback issue of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast! This newest issue is one that readers will enjoy because of the amount of action packed within the two covers!

This issue shows you the reconnection of an alien brother and sister. But their reunion tour is cut very short when Battle Beast interrupts the “celebration”. This is when the action picks up very quickly! Battle Beast takes on this two-of-a-kind duo in EPIC fashion! This is hands down the greatest set of fight panels/pages that I’ve seen within Battle Beast so far!

You will also get a small cameo from a character who has played a prominent role in Battle Beast’s character. It is heartwarming to see this issue. Bringing this character’s story to a near-perfect circle in just the first eight issues of this series. I am hoping this character sticks around for the rest of this series, but it is a 50/50 chance of that happening based on the story.

There is another cameo within this eighth issue. It comes in the beginning pages of this story. The introduction of these two characters is going to prove challenging for Battle Beast in the near future. This cameo is going to bring the title of this series to fruition…. And it’s only going to get better from here on out!

The Writing

Robert Kirkman is an absolute genius with this series! The writing is so fluid and simple for this story. Which is perfect because the writing doesn’t drown out the astonishing art that is displayed in this story! The dialogue has a poetic battle essence to it, which is obviously so fitting for a story titled “Battle Beast“.

The Artwork

Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni will blow your socks off with their mind-blowing art in this issue! Sure, we have seen great art panels/splash pages within Battle Beast in previous issues, but nothing like this issue! The details within this major battle over the course of several pages are utter perfection! The pencil work is so smooth with a gritty tone added with the shadowing. Then comes the color! The color wheel for this issue is off the charts! So many color combinations to bring the full effect of the battle to life!

Rus Wooton brings the dialogue/narration from Robert Kirkham to the pages in a visual excellence that you’ll have to read to believe! A mixture of fonts and colorations provides distinction between characters! Placement is perfect and subtle within the panels! Beauty within the chaos!

Variant Covers

My Thoughts

Battle Beast continues to follow a simple plot line while bringing so much action to the visual entertainment for the reader. Multiple different levels of character development and dissension within this issue! Some panels will leave you stunned with what just took place. And the initial cameo at the beginning of the issue will make Invincible Universe fans smile from ear to ear! Go get issue eight today!

Grade: 10/10

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