The Biggest and Bloodiest Series of the Year Returns in March 2026
“It’s action-packed, it looks gorgeous, and it leaves you wanting more” – AIPT Comics
“Kirkman and Ottley prove they’ve lost none of their storytelling chemistry, delivering the most violent Invincible content yet while making us sympathize with an irredeemable monster” – ComicsDune
Today Skybound and Image Comics shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 from the longtime Invincible creative team. The kickoff to an all-new story arc of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman (Skinbreaker, Void Rivals), co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley (The Amazing Spider-Man), colorist Annalisa Leoni (Cobra Commander), and letterer Rus Wooton (The Walking Dead) will arrive in comic book shops March 18, 2026.
Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 kicks off a bloody new epic, as Battle Beast now faces the two most dangerous enemies of his lifetime…and did we mention the Viltrumites are hot on his tail?
Even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems that no one may be able to stop the galaxy’s deadliest warrior…unless he does the unthinkable. A new story arc begins as Battle Beast continues his quest to find the one being who can defeat him in battle and end his life.
“The arrival of spring heralds the start of INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST’s blood-soaked second arc,” roars Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “The issue picks up right where we left off with #6 and things are going to get wild quickly!”
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni and a variant cover program including an open to order cover by Todd McFarlane (Spawn) and Annalisa Leoni, a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham (Die!Die!Die!) and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Rossi Gifford,1:50 incentive variant by Edwin Galmon (Superman), a black and white 1:75 incentive variant of Todd McFarlane’s Cover B, and a 1:100 Foil incentive variant by Matthew Roberts (Universal Monsters: Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!).
And, to support the overwhelming fan demand, every single issue of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast (#1-6) will be available in comic book shops with new reprintings on the same day, March 18, 2026. Fans can collect new covers by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni, Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key), Derek Charm (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl), Geoff Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy) & Dave McCaig (The Walking Dead Deluxe), and Jason Howard (TRANSFORMERS).
Skybound celebrates Invincible Month in March 2026 with a month-long commemoration including the return of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, reprints of the most demanded issues, all new collections, and a plethora of Invincible team-up variants across Image Comics titles – timed to the debut of season 4 of the hit animated series on Prime Video on March 18. Invincible has never been hotter and it’s only heating up in 2026 with the release of Skybound and Quarter Up’s brutal, tournament quality 3v3 tag fighting game Invincible VS. In an industry-first only available at comic shops, Invincible VS will be for sale in both Standard Edition (Lunar Code: 1225LD8011 | $59.99) and Collector’s Edition (Lunar Code: 1225LD8012 | $109.99) bundles that will feature an Invincible #1 variant cover with new art from Invincible co-creator Cory Walker. The Standard Edition also features direct market exclusive packaging with art from Cory Walker.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast Vol. 1: Heart of Glory, which collects the first six issues of the hit series, is now available everywhere books are sold (Lunar Code: 0825IM0465, ISBN: 978-1-5343-3327-7 | SRP $16.99).
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 (Lunar Codes Coming Soon | SRP: $3.99, unless otherwise noted) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The full list of covers is below:
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0126IM0310)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover B by Todd McFarlane & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0126IM0311)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 0126IM0312)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Rossi Gifford (Lunar Code: 0126IM0313)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Edwin Galmon (Lunar Code: 0126IM0314)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover F (1:75 Incentive) by Todd McFarlane (Lunar Code: 0126IM0315)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover G (1:100 FOIL Incentive) by Matthew Roberts (Lunar Code: 0126IM0316)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #7 Cover H (Invincible Month Team Up) by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0126IM8052)
Brian Isaacs - Executive Editor / Publisher