Invincible Season 3 wastes no time throwing us back into the action. Picking up after the fallout of Omni-Man’s betrayal and the introduction of new threats, Mark must confront his own path and the true meaning of heroism. Get ready for blood, guts, and intense superhero action!
“You’re Not Laughing Now” kicks off with a lively training session: Invincible spars with a giant…baby. Yes, really—an eight-year-old giant! Rex Splode, never one to miss a moment, pops in for a visit, but their catch-up is cut short by a startling report: the Declaration of Independence has been stolen! Their investigation leads them to the National Archives, where they clash with two time-traveling vigilantes, Dropkick and Fightmaster. Amidst the brawl, Rex and Invincible find time to discuss Atom Eve, Mark’s long-time crush. Just then, Multi-Paul arrives, seeking vengeance for Dupli-Kate’s apparent demise.
The chaos allows Dropkick and Fightmaster to slip back to the future with their prize. Meanwhile, on a lighter note, Oliver, Mark’s half-alien brother, is flourishing on Earth. He’s proving to be a bright and charismatic kid, and his powers are already manifesting. Mark, emboldened after a conversation with friends, finally visits Eve. Their conversation is cut short when a global crisis strikes: all the world’s heroes have vanished! It is revealed that Doc Seismic orchestrated the disappearances, imprisoning the heroes in a hidden lair. He has also unleashed seemingly unstoppable giant monsters as part of his plan to destroy “capitalist society.”
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Invincible season 3 kicks off with a bang, and it’s as intense and bloody as fans expect. Okay, full disclosure: I hopped on the Invincible train a little late. Being a DC and Marvel comics fan, it was on my radar, but I hadn’t given it much attention. However, with season 3, I decided to dive headfirst into the fandom, and wow, is it ever a gory experience! I mean, this show is brutal. Mark’s rage against Multi-Paul was insane—blood, guts, and human remains everywhere! Rex, while annoying, has his moments, so I’m curious to see where his story goes. Mark himself seems entirely out of it most times, but Oliver getting powers definitely gave me some nostalgic Gohan and Goten vibes. And that date request to Eve? Hilarious!
The superhero kidnapping subplot is intriguing, though Seismic’s ease in pulling it off raises questions. Speaking of Seismic, his cringe-worthy joke when Invincible and Atom Eve arrived was so bad it was good—a perfect reminder that he’s a supervillain, and that’s precisely the kind of awful thing a villain would say. Mark’s “Why did you do that?!” moment was just… unbearable. It was like running a race and doing a stupid backflip right before the finish line. So unnecessary! But I also appreciate the show for not being predictable. She’ll find out his reasons eventually, so why not now?
The monsters at the end are giant, dangerous, and a genuine threat. Darkwing II’s save was awesome (I definitely need to follow him more; I love his design and powers). Mark’s clearly struggling with some serious anger management issues, and while he and Cecil share the same goal of protecting Earth, they’re definitely at odds about how to achieve it. It’ll be interesting to see how this plays out.
Invincible season 3’s premiere is a gory and action-packed return, throwing Mark into a chaotic mix of giant babies, stolen documents, time-traveling villains, and a global hero disappearance. While the episode delivers thrilling fights and intriguing plot threads like Oliver’s powers, some elements, such as Seismic’s easy jumping of all the world’s superheroes and dialogue, felt convenient and a bit cringe. Overall, the episode effectively sets up a compelling season with high stakes and complex character dynamics.
‘Invincible’ Season 3 Episode 1: A Gory, High-Stakes Return
Invincible season 3’s premiere is a gory and action-packed return, throwing Mark into a chaotic mix of giant babies, stolen documents, time-traveling villains, and a global hero disappearance. While the episode delivers thrilling fights and intriguing plot threads like Oliver’s powers, some elements, such as Seismic’s easy jumping of all the world’s superheroes and dialogue, felt convenient and a bit cringe. Overall, the episode effectively sets up a compelling season with high stakes and complex character dynamics.
