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Invincible: Compendium One by Robert Kirkman

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jaredbowers00's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

goodthingsread's review against another edition

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adventurous dark lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I picked up this compendium because I downloaded the Invincible game app and thought the characters looked interesting. I enjoyed the opening issues, though I enjoy superhero origins and B-level hero stories generally. As things got more complicated, I got more interested and really zoomed through the next thirty or so issues. I thought the twists were interesting and I do enjoy Mark as a character, though I do wish I could get more information on the supporting heroes. Allen the Alien is great, but the little hints that we see of the others don't satisfy my itch. The art is good, though the fights are definitely bloody and full of gore. There are a few moments that are dated: Mark uses r*tarded as an insult twice and three times something is "gay" (granted, the first time is when Mark is carrying William bride-style while flying, but it still feels very much like junior high circa 2003 humor). Basically, I enjoyed the book, blazed through it, and I'm very interested in continuing and seeing what else happens in this world.

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mhuizar's review against another edition

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adventurous funny relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

myriadreader's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bisecle's review against another edition

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5.0

FUCK this goes hard

isabelduhreader's review against another edition

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5.0

What a great story. Such depth and detailed work. I love the art and the intensity of the story. This took me such a long time, but I'm honestly ready for Compedium 2!!! Might need a small break first though