Invincible, Vol. 1: Family Matters

I was really interested in this book a few weeks ago and couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It was recommended by a guy named Hector (@hectorisfunny on Instagram and Twitter, also a host on Superhero News on YouTube) who is a major fan of the series, and since I wanted to dive more into comics without relying heavily on the Marvel and DC standards, I decided to give this one a shot. I've been reading a few indies here and there, and they've been really great. This one doesn't disappoint either. It's a superhero comic book, but then again, it's more than just that. It's really a coming-of-age story about a young guy becoming a hero. Mark Grayson is a great protagonist, and his story is different, but still comic book-y in a sense. I think that's also another strength–that the story doesn't take itself too seriously. It's very self aware, knowing that it's a comic book. That's what makes it great.

I didn't really have any cons. If I did have to say something, I would say that sometimes in the issues, the story would shift scenes rather quickly. I thought I was missing a few pages while I was reading, but I soon realized that the story just jumped around and caught on. This volume was a great introduction. Not the strongest beginning by far, but it'll hook you. I can't wait to get the next volumes.