6 Best Invincible Comic Panels Prime Video Still Hasn't Adapted

Published Aug 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT Memory Ngulube joined Screen Rant in April 2024 as part of the Movies and TV team. Since then, she has written for the Perennials and Streaming team, covering a wide range of topics from new releases to old movies and TV shows. Memory is currently a Classic TV writer. Before joining Screen Rant, Memory was a freelance copywriter who specialized in email marketing and social media management. While she enjoyed her job, her true passion was always movies and TV. When she isn’t writing for Screen Rant, Memory can be found reading, baking (which is one of her passions), or watching her favorite K-drama. Warning! This article contains spoilers for the Invincible comics.With 144 issues in Image Comics’ long-running series and the TV adaptation only roughly halfway through its story, there is still a vast backlog of panels waiting to be brought to life in Prime Video’s Invincible. The series has mostly been faithful to Robert Kirkman’s comics, but that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t diverted from its source a few times and made some alterations to its characters. Those changes, however, have only made the show better, making it one of the best superhero series on any streaming platform. Invincible season 4 concludes with Mark (Steven Yeun) and Grand Regent Thragg (Lee Pace) reaching an agreement, with the conquering Viltrumite race remaining on Earth to replenish their diminished numbers. While some might assume Invincible has covered its most exciting story arcs, it actually gets better after the Viltrumite War. Still, the remaining Invincible comic panels do feature some controversial material, like Anissa’s sexual assault of Mark, which split the fandom. It's unclear if the Prime Video series will actually adapt that story, since it's already caused so much division. However, creator Kirkman has confirmed that future seasons may remix or expand on existing material, meaning some iconic panels could be reimagined or even improved when they finally appear in the show (via The Direct). As Invincible continues its run with its fifth season slated to air next year, fans of the series are undoubtedly excited about the show's future and how it will adapt the rest of Kirkman’s brutal superhero tale. Hopefully, these comic scenes and storylines will be included, one way or another. Debbie And Nolan’s Continued Relationship After Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) declared who he really was and called Debbie (Sandra Oh) a pet, their relationship pretty much died. Given how devastated Debbie was when she discovered that her marriage to Nolan was a lie, it didn’t seem like the couple would ever reconcile. As depicted in the series, Nolan does come to his senses and regrets what he did to his wife and son. However, it's only after Oliver (Lincoln Bodin, Convery) is injured and ends up stuck on Telascria to recover that their relationship begins to heal. Eventually, Debbie leaves Earth to live with Nolan in space, where they raise Oliver and become part of a broader intergalactic society. Unfortunately, Omni-Man’s journey ends in tragedy during the final conflict with Thragg, where he is mortally wounded and dies. Debbie survives him, carrying the weight of their complicated history but also the closure of his redemption. Robot’s Chilling Takeover Invincible doesn’t make its heroes seem flawless. Bad guys can become good guys, and vice versa. In fact, Mark himself has done some unforgivable things. Still, Robot’s change of heart is one of the most shocking arcs in Invincible's comics. The Prime Video series left Robot (Zachary Quinto, Ross Marquand) and Monster Girl (Grey DeLisle) in the Flaxan dimension following Cecil (Walton Goggins) and the GDA's failed attempt to rescue them. Little did they know that Robot was hatching a plan to take over Earth whilst there. In Invincible #108, Robot traps Mark in an alternate dimension and embarks on his villainous journey. However, Invincible does manage to escape and confront Robot, who kills Cecil and injures a pregnant Eve. The former hero assembles an army of robots to assist him in his takeover of the planet. The most chilling aspect of Robot’s villainy is that he doesn’t think he is wrong. Instead, he believes that humanity needs someone intelligent enough to remove chaos, conflict, and uncertainty. The dark turn Robot's story takes in the comics is not something show-only fans will easily predict, especially considering his calm demeanor. However, in the show, he has already done some things that foreshadow who he will eventually become. When he didn’t have a human body, he cloned Rex’s form without consent. He also decided to fix Monster Girl’s transformation problem, turning her into one of his projects. All this highlighted Robot's belief that he was doing what was right, rather than crossing the line. It was shocking when Omni-Man turned out to be a villain, but Robot’s change easily tops that. He’s been depicted as a hero for most of the show, which will make it even more exciting to see how he can use his brilliance for evil. Mark’s Alternate Timeline Decision Nolan’s betrayal kickstarted so many things in Invincible, both good and bad. Because he wanted to prepare Earth for Viltrumite rule, he disappointed Mark and sowed the seeds necessary to start a war. On the other hand, betraying his race meant he was shunned by them and seen as a failure, thereby forcing them into an all-out battle. In the comics, Mark has the opportunity to erase the events that led to losing so many people and experiencing extreme levels of tragedy. At first, this seems like the ultimate gift because the hero believes he can prevent countless deaths, make better decisions, and create a future where the people he loves do not have to suffer. In the alternate timeline, he prevents Omni-Man from killing the Guardians, ending the violence that ensued in Invincible’s main storyline. While this reality in which Omni-Man doesn’t commit atrocious crimes seems perfect at first, Mark soon discovers there is a cost to rewriting history. Even though he can create a world with fewer tragedies, he risks losing the relationships and experiences that made him who he is. The Prime Video series has already partially explored what would have happened if Mark joined hands with Omni-Man through Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown)’s alternate dimensions. So, it will be interesting to see what it would be like if the Viltrumite never started the fight with his son — if it's included in the show, that is. Battle Beast Vs. Thragg On Thraxa Image via Prime Video The battle between Battle Beast (Michael Dorn) and Thragg on Thraxa is one of the most iconic and unforgettable moments in the Invincible comics. With the kind of strength the two characters wield, the fight between them is a dream come true for those who prefer the comics' action-packed panels. Battle Beast is known for his violence, as he is always searching for an opponent worthy enough to fight. The panels in which the two characters exchange devastating blows are intriguing because neither fighter is holding back. The fight is especially impactful because it reveals Thragg's terrifying nature. Before this battle, readers know Thragg is incredibly powerful, but his confrontation with Battle Beast demonstrates just how far above almost everyone else he truly is. Thragg isn’t the only standout. Battle Beast earns even more respect because he willingly enters a fight he knows could kill him, simply because victory against a worthy opponent matters more to him than survival. Emperor Mark Grayson On The Viltrumite Throne When Invincible began, no one would have predicted Mark would eventually become the leader of the Viltrumites; he's so different from his race. The Viltrumite Empire was built on conquest, brutality, and the belief that the strongest should dominate everyone else. Shockingly, in the comics, Mark does eventually become the emperor, but he ushers in a new age where the Viltrumites aren’t conquerors. Characters like Thragg and the previous Viltrumite leaders viewed power as a justification for control. Mark sitting on the throne completely changes the meaning of that symbol. There is something gratifying about seeing someone who is truly good, despite his flaws, leading the most powerful race in the galaxy. Hopefully, Prime Video’s Invincible will do this arc and its corresponding comic panels justice. The Final Battle With Thragg Invincible season 4 finally introduced Grand Regent Thragg, the Viltrumite leader pulling the strings. The series did an incredible job showing the Grand Regent’s might with the Viltrumite War, but given how short-lived that arc was, audiences will be in for a treat when the final battle between the heroes and villains is brought to life on screen. Since Thragg represents the absolute peak of Viltrumite power and ideology, the fight is nothing short of spectacular. Visually, the final battle with Thragg is stunning. Set against the apocalyptic backdrop of the sun, the panels come to life in a way that gives the entire confrontation an almost mythic quality. Invincible is known for its brutal fights, but there’s nothing in the comics that comes even close to what happens in its climactic arc. Some characters will die, but they will be at their absolute best when they do, making the action even more jaw-dropping. Release Date March 26, 2021 Network Amazon Prime Video Showrunner Robert Kirkman, Simon Racioppa Cast Mark Grayson / Invincible (voice)