Skybound and Image Comics have revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5, the next chapter of the bestselling new comic book series of the year from the longtime Invincible creative team. The next issue of the blood-soaked, record-breaking new series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman and co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. 

Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, the bestselling ongoing series reveals the secret story of crowd favorite Battle Beast in what is the most demanded Invincible story of all time! Battle Beast is not only slaughtering his enemies…he’s breaking every sales record along the way! 

DISCOVER THE SECRET ORIGIN OF PRINCE SALAKA! And has Battle Beast FINALLY met a worthy challenge? 

In addition to the main cover by Ryan Ottley and series colorist Annalisa Leoni, the lineup of variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 includes an open to order cover by Tony Moore, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by E.J. Su, a 1:25 incentive variant by Yasmine Putri, a 1:50 incentive variant by Matt Wagner and Brennan Wagner, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Esad Ribic.  

The full list of covers is below:  

• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0625IM346)  
• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover B by Tony Moore (Lunar Code: 0625IM347) 
• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0625IM348) 
• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Yasmine Putri (Lunar Code: 0625IM349) 
• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner (Lunar Code: 0625IM350) 
• Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Esad Ribic (Lunar Code: 0625IM351)