Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Hits Skybound Gold Status and Will Return with 10 New Covers to Celebrate a Historic Tenth Printing

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Skybound and Image Comics have announced a landmark tenth printing for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1, the issue that brought new Invincible Universe stories back to comic shops for the first time in seven years, going on to smash sales records with no sign of stopping. This new printing is certified Skybound Gold to commemorate the rare achievement of a tenth printing and will feature all-new covers by top artists in the industry. 

From the unstoppable team of creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing will arrive on October 7, 2026. 

With 10 open-to-order covers to celebrate the historic tenth printing, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 will head back to comic book shops with special gold foil editions of the issue’s original main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni and a new cover by Ottley and Leoni, as well as new covers by Brett Bean, Jerome Opeña and Neeraj Menon, Cully Hamner, Nick Bradshaw and Jim Charalampidis, Tom Whalen, James Stokoe, Ben Stenbeck, and Carmine Di Giandomenico. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 Tenth Printing (Lunar Codes below | SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 

Comic book cover featuring Battle Beast from the Invincible Universe, depicted with a large sword and a fierce expression, set against a colorful background. The title 'BATTLE BEAST' is prominently displayed, along with issue information and printing details.
Comic book cover featuring a muscular hero in a blue cape facing a monstrous figure, set against a colorful, rocky background. Title reads 'Invincible Universe: Battle Beast Issue #11'.
Cover of 'Invincible Universe: Battle Beast' comic issue featuring a fierce armored warrior and a lion-like creature amidst a bloody battle scene.
Comic book cover featuring Battle Beast in a fierce battle against multiple alien opponents, showcasing dynamic action and vibrant artwork.
Comic book cover featuring a muscular humanoid beast wielding a sword against a backdrop of various monstrous creatures and a colorful, explosive environment.
Comic book cover featuring a fierce anthropomorphic wolf warrior holding a large sword, splattered with blood, against a vibrant green background, with a dark castle silhouette in the distance.
Comic book cover featuring 'Battle Beast' from the 'Invincible Universe,' illustrated with vivid colors and dynamic action. The foreground shows a fierce warrior with a sword amidst a chaotic battle scene filled with various monstrous creatures.
Comic book cover featuring 'Battle Beast' from the 'Invincible Universe', showcasing an intense battle scene with colorful characters, including a muscular humanoid and a purple creature, against a futuristic backdrop.
Cover of the comic 'Battle Beast' from the Invincible Universe, featuring a fierce lion-like creature with blood dripping from its face, surrounded by stylized text.
Comic book cover featuring a character wielding a sword, battling a large, menacing creature amidst explosive effects and vibrant colors.

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover A (Foil, $4.99) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover B (Foil, $4.99) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover C by Brett Bean 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover D by Jerome Opeña & Neeraj Menon 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover E by Cully Hamner 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover F by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover G by Tom Whalen 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover H by James Stokoe 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover I by Ben Stenbeck 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 10th Printing Cover J by Carmine Di Giandomenico

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