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Conquest vs. Battle Beast Continues for Round Three in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12The brutal arc finale of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives in comic book shops on August 19, 2026

Seriously… did you think they’d only fight for two issues? One seeks the ultimate conquest. The other seeks a glorious death. The universe is beginning to miss quieter catastrophes. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo Jr., a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Riley Rossmo, a 1:50 incentive variant by Miki Montlló, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Toni Fejzula

 Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0626IM0361)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover B by Leinil Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0626IM0362) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 00626IM0363)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Riley Rossmo (Lunar Code: 0626IM0364) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Miki Montlló (Lunar Code: 0626IM0365) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Toni Fejzula (Lunar Code: 0626IM0366) 

Preview: Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley (C) Annalisa Leoni (L) Rus Wooton

What… did you really think they’d only fight for one issue?! Conquest doesn’t quit… and Battle Beast is having way too much fun. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0526IM0385) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover B by Mark Bagley & Richard Isanove (Lunar Code: 0526IM0386) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0526IM0387)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by James Harren (Lunar Code: 0526IM0388) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Hicham Habchi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0389) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0526IM0390) 

Conquest vs. Battle Beast Rampages Through Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11. The next chapter of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottleycolorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives in comic book shops on July 15, 2026.

What… did you really think they’d only fight for one issue?! Conquest doesn’t quit… and Battle Beast is having way too much fun. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Mark Bagley and Richard Isanove, a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by James Harren, a 1:50 incentive variant by Hicham Habchi, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Lorenzo De Felici

With the release of Invincible Universe Battle Beast #11, the latest batch of Invincible UniverseBattle Beast (#1-9) reprints will also be available in also in comic shops on July 15, 2026. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0526IM0385) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover B by Mark Bagley & Richard Isanove (Lunar Code: 0526IM0386) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0526IM0387)  
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by James Harren (Lunar Code: 0526IM0388) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Hicham Habchi (Lunar Code: 0526IM0389) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #11 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Lorenzo De Felici (Lunar Code: 0526IM0390) 

Capes #7 has Sold Out and Getting a Second Printing

Skybound and Image Comics have revealed that Capes #7, from writer Benito Cereno, artist/colorist Mark Englert, and letterer Rus Wooton, has sold out at the distributor level and will return to comic book shops with a second printing on June 24, 2026

To meet the incredible fan demand, Capes #7 returns with a brand-new cover from artist Chris Burnham and colorist Brian Reber

Capes #7 kicks off all-new stories exploring the most unexpected corner of the Invincible Universe with Benito Cereno and Mark Englert introducing the biggest mission in Capes history! With Invincible off-planet fighting the Viltrumite War and the new Guardians of the Globe battling The Order, now’s the time for Capes, Inc to become the face of superpowered crime-fighting. But has Bolt already made the one mistake that could doom Capes? 

The issue also includes the first appearance of Ella Mental, a new Invincible Universe character from the Invincible VS game, in the first chapter of new backup stories by Invincible creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, with colors by Annalisa Leoni.  

Additionally, Capes #6 will return with a second printing and Capes #1 with a fourth printing with covers by Burnham and Reber, also on June 24. 

  • Capes #7 Second Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  
  • Capes #6 Second Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  
  • Capes #1 Fourth Printing (Lunar Code Below | $3.99) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  

The 2000 AD and Treasury of British Comics Annuals Return!

Blaze through the weary Winter weather with the thermonuclear power of 2000 AD – the comics juggernaut which burns ever-bright with Thrill-Power! This November The 2000 AD Annual returns once again, a classic yearly feast which this Christmas features more new stories than ever before… as Tharg The Mighty begins his preparations for the 50th Anniversary of The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic!

Running over 100 pages, The 2000 AD Annual 2027 features a standard edition cover from the award-winning Jock and a webshop-exclusive cover from legendary fan-favorite 2000 AD Droids Cliff Robinson and Dylan Teague! In addition, the Annual will feature new stories featuring some of 2000 AD’s most beloved characters and creators, including:

  • Judge Dredd by Rob Williams and RM Guera
  • Robo-Hunter by Garth Ennis and Chris Burnham
  • The Out by Dan Abnett and Mark Harrison
  • Hawk the Slayer by Alec Worley and Staz Johnson
  • Fiends of the Eastern Front by Ian Edginton and Alejandro Aragon
  • Tharg’s Future Shocks by Mike Carroll and Kieran McKeown

In addition, the Annual will feature a collection of classic Thrills from across 2000 AD’s fifty years of publication, including plenty of surprises, features, and the returns of classic characters! You may think you know what to expect – but you absolutely cannot predict what Tharg has planned for you this Christmas!

But that’s not all! The Treasury of British Comics Annual also returns in November for a collection of both new and classic stories hand-picked from the archive to guarantee some warmth this Winter! Featuring stories – including several never reprinted before until now – from across the decades, The Treasury of British Comics Annual 2027 will reprint an assortment of astounding comics from the pages of Action, Misty, 2000 AD, Tiger, Boy’s World, Buster, Monster Fun, Valiant, HurricaneWhizzer & Chips, and more!

A festive feast for fans of comics, the Annual also features four new strips commissioned exclusively for this collection, including:

  • Helmet Head & Janus Stark by Stephen Brotherstone, David Lawrence, and Laurent LeFeuvre
  • Robot Archie Vs Vanessa From Venus by David Roach and Emily Roach
  • Black Beth by Alec Worley and Aly Fell
  • Death Wish by Rich Prinn and Shane Connery Volk

Celebrate the depth, diversity and dynamism of British Comics History, as we champion classic characters and breathe vibrant new life into their wild and wonderful adventures!

The Treasury of British Comics Annual will be released this November, available either as the standard edition featuring a cover from the Mighty Mike Perkins, or as a fiendish webshop-exclusive edition cover from the gory Godmachine!

Battle Beast & Conquest Finally Go Head-to-Head in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10

Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10The next chapter of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives as Conquest crashes onto shelves in comic shops on June 17, 2026

Battle Beast vs. Conquest! At long last—it’s the fight everyone has always wanted! 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Joshua Cassara and Romulo Fajardo Jr., a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Mirka Andolfo, a 1:50 incentive variant by Mark Englert, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Alec Bezzina

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0426IM0391) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover B by Joshua Cassara & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0426IM0392) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0426IM0393) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Mirka Andolfo (Lunar Code: 0426IM0394) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Mark Englert (Lunar Code: 0426IM0395) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #10 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Alec Bezzina (Lunar Code: 0426IM0396) 

Preview: Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9

(W) Robert Kirkman (A) Ryan Ottley (C) Annalisa Leoni (L) Rus Wooton

Battle Beast and Prince Salaka both stand on the precipice of winning their most important battles… but who is that looming in the sky above? Fans and collectors won’t want to miss this epic throwdown for fear of being conquered by a sellout at their comic book shop.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 

Stand Ready for His Arrival, Worm! Skybound Shares First Look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9

Nothing will prepare fans for the most-anticipated Invincible Universe showdown yet. Skybound and Image Comics  have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9The next killer installment of the hit series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton. Nothing can prepare fans for the most-anticipated Invincible Universe showdown yet, landing in comic shops on May 20, 2026

Battle Beast and Prince Salaka both stand on the precipice of winning their most important battles… but who is that looming in the sky above? Fans and collectors won’t want to miss this epic throwdown for fear of being conquered by a sellout at their comic book shop.  

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer, a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Ludo Lullabi, a 1:50 incentive variant by Crom, a 1:100 incentive variant by John Amor, an open to order portrait cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni and a perfectly timed Invincible VS variant by art director Dan Eder featuring the iconic Conquest. 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 

The full list of covers is below: 

  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0326IM0350) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover B by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer (Lunar Code: 0326IM0351) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0326IM0352) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Ludo Lullabi (Lunar Code: 0326IM0353) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Crom (Lunar Code: 0326IM0354) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by John Amor (Lunar Code: 0326IM0355) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover G (Portrait) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0326IM0356) 
  • Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9 Cover H (Invincible VS) by Dan Eder (Lunar Code: 0326IM8000) 
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