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The TV adaptation ofInvinciblewas released in March 2021. And now, two years after the comic book adaptation became a hit, Robert Kirkman (the creator of the series) and showrunner Simon Racioppa have sky-high expectations for the show’s return.
TheInvisiblehas started teasing a multiverse concept in its second season — the current trend in superhero pop culture. So, recently, Simon Racioppa spoke aboutInvincible‘s multiverse storyline in Season 2 by humorously commenting on James Gunn’sThe Flash.
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Simon Racioppa Mocks James Gunn’sThe FlashOverInvincibleMultiverse
In a conversation withInverse, Simon Racioppa and Robert Kirkman emphasized thatInvinciblehad previously explored multiverse in its comics. Also, their reasons for doing so just differ from the ongoing trend. As Racioppa asserted:
“We’re not doing it because everyone is doing it. We’re doing it because that’s where the story goes and where it went 17 years ago. Our approach is character-first. It’s not an excuse to bring back the Michael Keaton Invincible, because we don’t have that. We don’t have other versions other than the comic books. So for us, it’s character-based.”
He also said that it’s a“storytelling device used to explore character. It’s not a marketing device [for them].”Here, Racioppa puts light on the fact that they are not simply following a trend. Their decision is driven by the narrative’s direction because it aligns with the comic’s history.
The showrunner said that they prioritize character development over using it as an excuse for reintroducing characters from other versions, like the“Michael KeatonInvincible character.”He was sarcastically mocking James Gunn’sThe Flash. Their focus is on building the story with a character-based approach. And that’s how they added a great layer to another character in Season 2.
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InvincibleSeason 2 Adds an Endearing Layer to Angstrom Levy
The creators ofInvinciblebelieve that releasing a second season during a period of superhero fatigue is a great idea.Invincibleis for those who love superheroes and want a fresh take on the genre. So, it’s exhilarating for people who are looking for something different from the usual superhero narratives.
As Simon Racioppa said,“A lot of movies and shows are starting to feel the same. But if someone comes along and reinvents it in a different way, with a cool story, that’s going to work.”
At this time, Angstrom Levy — one ofInvincible‘s major antagonists from the comics made his animated debut in Season 2. His major ability is to open portals to different dimensions within the multiverse. Though his story in this season is largely the same, he is making the multiversal madness even more exciting.
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Shreya Jha
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
