This week Robert Kirkman announced in a letter to his fans that after 13 years we’re ending our beloved superhero comic INVINCIBLE. The news came as a shock to almost everyone, though fans should take solace in the fact the series still has a YEAR left to wrap up. However comforting that may be, it didn’t stop our amazing fans from expressing their dismay at the end of one of their favorite comics. To honor the passion fan’s have for Invincible, we compiled the best Twitter reactions to the news:
Fan Reactions
Some Fans Were Super Bummed
Me after hearing the #invincible news today. @RobertKirkman @RyanOttley @Skybound @corenthal @ImageComics pic.twitter.com/DEsvue19JU
— Mike (@mikerb2223) August 17, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman @RyanOttley Nooooo!!!! Haven’t been this bummed since Watterson ended Calvin and Hobbes. Thanks for the great ride!
— Tom Lee (@NoDrummerBoy) August 18, 2016
@RobertKirkman and @RyanOttley to end #Invincible comic book in 2017. https://t.co/0YmmD7mxXV #BenAndNateHeartbroken pic.twitter.com/PCLze2np81
— The Lazarus Pit Pod (@Lazaruspitpod) August 18, 2016
How ironic is it that the night I start #invincible @Skybound announces that the series is ending… -__- pic.twitter.com/EPEd1Grf6d
— Akasan (@akasan) August 18, 2016
@Skybound sad to hear its ending, but like all great things, right? Just hoping for a great ending that befits it. #dontsopranosit
— Jared Bosak (@Scromtar) August 18, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman No, just no. This is unaccceptable.
— Chaw Choo (@waitam) August 17, 2016
@TheWalkingDead @RobertKirkman oh my fuck!
— Disco Wolf (@Afflictedwolf) August 17, 2016
@Skybound Invincible is my favorite comic series and I will be sad to see it end. I’m glad we will have closure to this series though.
— Spicy Boy (@VVipeout) August 18, 2016
— Nahuel Roark (@nahuelroark) August 17, 2016
Bummed that Invincible is coming to an end but I’ve always said that one of the big appeals for me was that it WOULD one day end.
— Tony Polanco (@Romudeth) August 18, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman Sad to see such a great book go but better to go on your own terms and still while this book tops art/storywise..
— Jose Nieves (@SNOWMN71) August 17, 2016
Invincible is ending next year. Lmao how about my life just end WITH ALL THE THINGS I LOVE.
— ABSLYMPICS (@PUNCHDRUNKFU) August 18, 2016
@Hectorisfunny please tell me you are just as depressed as the rest of us that Invincible by @RobertKirkman is coming to an end
— Tom Sawyer (@Darge718) August 18, 2016
Other Fans Resorted to Gifs
@Skybound @RobertKirkman @RyanOttley I love and support you guys all the way but still: pic.twitter.com/5g7Muc6gio
— Gabe (@GabrielCesana) August 17, 2016
@Skybound @RyanOttley @RobertKirkman pic.twitter.com/Uo2jUAXdn2
— Eric Epote (@EricEpoteArt) August 17, 2016
@Skybound pic.twitter.com/ou3lgDOprU
— Rob Zeida (@robbiez) August 18, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman pic.twitter.com/xquoUZbofP
— Rob Hagemeister (@rob_hagemeister) August 17, 2016
Some Skybounders Weighed In
My heart breaks once again because of #Invincible Hands down the best comic in the universe. https://t.co/j2e08m1r7I
— Shawn Kirkham (@BigClutch) August 17, 2016
Almost got a little misty reading the outpouring of support from fans. It’s gonna be crazy year for INVINCIBLE. https://t.co/UDWxedD0kC
— Brian Huntington (@NotZombies) August 17, 2016
But Most Fans Were Just Grateful
@Skybound @RobertKirkman @corenthal @RyanOttley Sad for me, happy for you guys, thanks for the fun! Really love this book! #Invincible
— Shannon Eric Denton (@ShannonDenton) August 17, 2016
Thank you @RobertKirkman @corenthal and @RyanOttley @Skybound love you guys. All great things must come to an end. pic.twitter.com/x3a9YjV4XG
— Ryan Alexander (@FunnyComicGuy) August 17, 2016
Just thinking about Invincible finally coming to an end and, man, the first volume of the hardback collections was a MAJOR influence on me.
— John Cullen (@nellucnhoj) August 18, 2016
.@Skybound @RobertKirkman @RyanOttley @corenthal Looking forward to reading the finale. I’ll miss Invincible!
— Eddy Choi (@Eddy_Choi) August 17, 2016
One of my favorite titles to end, but it will end in the best, most natural way possible. I LOVE INVINCIBLE. https://t.co/XBuuo1tG4M
— Leila, Boston D701 (@leiladelduca) August 17, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman Has it been this long already? Thank you for your dedication. Invincible is and will always be my fav superhero.
— Padawan Julie (@veganium) August 18, 2016
I still can’t believe that #invincible is coming to an end. Of all the books I’ve read, it may be the best.
— Edgar Blackmon (@edgarblackmon) August 18, 2016
@Skybound @RobertKirkman Robert. Thank u for this great book! I will miss it but look forward to what’s to come! Love your writing! Thx!
— Mr. Bloom (@ChrisChicarello) August 17, 2016
@Skybound INVINCIBLE is the best superhero comic i’ve ever had the privilege of reading, been an AMAZING journey & i’m sad to see it ending!
— Ayed oukhay (@AyedOukhay) August 18, 2016
@Skybound Invincible has been the best 100+ issue run of a superhero comic since Stan Lee on Amazing Spider-Man. So sad to see it go!
— Radio Shock (@radioshock) August 18, 2016
@TheWalkingDead @RobertKirkman Goodbye #Invincible … It was a wonderful and great time. We will miss you!
— Miss Deee (@Hanny_Nanny) August 17, 2016
@Skybound @RyanOttley @RobertKirkman I wouldn’t be a comic book artist w/out this book, thanks for the run and the inspiration
— Alex Cormack BCCD230 (@AlexCormack4) August 17, 2016
I prefer stories that end, so this is great news. https://t.co/AxiEeTqqg6
— Fabian Rangel Jr (@FabianRangelJr) August 18, 2016
@Skybound It’s been incredible, loved it enough to name my sons after characters in the book. Can’t wait to see how it ends.
— Robert Swathwood (@slycomics) August 18, 2016
@Skybound Sad, but thrilled at the same time for what’s to come. This doesn’t mean past issues will disappear, he is Invincible after all.
— TheInvinciblePodcast (@InvincibleCast) August 18, 2016
Sad to see Invincible go, but I’ve loved every second of the ride. Thank you, @RobertKirkman and @RyanOttley. https://t.co/eUa8RPqmtX
— Greg Miller (@GameOverGreggy) August 17, 2016
…Including Comic Creators
“Birthright” Writer Josh Williamson:
Bummed to hear about the end of Invincible, one of my favorite comics, but excited for @RobertKirkman & @RyanOttley ending it their way.
— Joshua Williamson (@Williamson_Josh) August 17, 2016
When I first started pitching Image, all publishers really, I obsessed over @RobertKirkman‘s pitch for Invincible in the first hardcover.
— Joshua Williamson (@Williamson_Josh) August 17, 2016
“Saga” Artist Fiona Staples
13 years and well over 100 issues! @RyanOttley is the strongest and most dedicated artist in comics. I’m in awe. https://t.co/Nglp91BunY
— Fiona Staples (@fionastaples) August 17, 2016
“Chew” Artist Jon Layman
Probably should have said this yesterday, but let me add to outpouring of love for Invincible, and the fact that @RyanOttley is a god.
— Layman (@themightylayman) August 18, 2016
More than once, in script notes to @Rob_guillory, during particularly bloody fights, I urged him to “go full Ottley.” (@RyanOttley)
— Layman (@themightylayman) August 18, 2016
“Savage Dragon” Creator Erik Larsen
Invincible is ending? Oh, no! Say it ain’t so! https://t.co/Za62M5JMlN
— Erik Larsen (@ErikJLarsen) August 17, 2016
“Outcast” Artist Paul Azaceta
Congrats to @RobertKirkman @corenthal & @RyanOttley for a tremendous run on a creator owned book. It’s not everyday you can do 100+ issues.
— Paul Azaceta (@paulazaceta) August 17, 2016
“Glitterbomb Wayward” Writer Jim Zub
And every @Marvel+@DCComics editor just sat straight up, realizing @RyanOttley, one of the best modern artists, will be available in 2018…
— Jim Zub (@JimZub) August 17, 2016
“Revival” Artist Mike Norton
2017
Me: Revival’s over! What’s next?
Comics: You didn’t hear? @RyanOttley’s drawing all comics now.Based on a nightmare I had last night
— Mike Norton (@themikenorton) August 18, 2016
And last but not least…”Invincible” Artist Ryan Ottley
Awesome to get all the well wishes and messages from you all! We still have a while to go though, awesome things coming! #invincible
— RYAN OTTLEY (@RyanOttley) August 17, 2016
You people are too nice to me. Someone say something mean to me, quick!
— RYAN OTTLEY (@RyanOttley) August 18, 2016
How did YOU feel about the announcement? Tell us in the comments below and THANK YOU for being an Invincible fan!
