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Invincible comic reading order

The simplest way to read Invincible after watching the show

The three Invincible Compendiums contain the complete 144-issue main story in order.

THE SHORT ANSWERStart with Invincible Compendium Vol. 1, even if you watched the show. The adaptation changes and rearranges material, so beginning with the comic avoids missing anything.

What to buy

01

Invincible Compendium Vol. 1

Contains Invincible #0–47.

02

Invincible Compendium Vol. 2

Contains Invincible #48–96.

03

Invincible Compendium Vol. 3

Contains Invincible #97–144 and finishes the main story.

ESTIMATED PUBLISHER COVER PRICE$194.97 estimated cover price

Three paperback compendiums at $64.99 each, before tax and shipping. Retail prices are often lower.

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What to read, in order

  1. Invincible Compendium Vol. 1
  2. Invincible Compendium Vol. 2
  3. Invincible Compendium Vol. 3

What comes next

The original Invincible story is complete. Battle Beast and Capes are separate current continuations in the same universe.

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