The animated series Invincible has remained very true to its source material – the comic books from Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment – throughout its four seasons. However, the creators, led by Robert Kirkman, have surprised fans by introducing a completely original storyline not found in the comics. The latest episode, “Hurm,” not only brought back the character Damien Darkblood, but dramatically altered the show’s depiction of its supernatural world. Viewers expecting a typical superhero adventure in hell during Mark’s journey might find the outcome unexpected.
If you haven’t watched the latest episode of Invincible (season four, episode four), be warned – spoilers ahead! The episode focuses on a major conflict in Hell: the villain Volcanikka is trying to take over. After defeating Damien and the Darkblood Clan, Mark Grayson is approached by a former detective who wants to restore Satan to power. Their alliance leads them to confront Volcanikka and Cerebrus, and along the way, Mark (and the audience) learns a lot about the inner workings of Hell. The episode reveals that Satan played a role in creating humanity, and even suggests that Heaven might not be real. This is a significant departure from the original comic book storyline, especially when compared to the experiences of characters like Al Simmons.
Spawn is Missing in Action
Fans have long hoped to see Spawn appear in the animated series Invincible, since he was featured in the comic books. They were especially excited by last season’s storyline, where Mark and other heroes battled evil versions of themselves from alternate realities, and thought Spawn might fit into that world. Unfortunately, it seems Simmons, Spawn’s alter ego, won’t be appearing anytime soon, which may disappoint some viewers.
Image Comics’ version of hell has evolved over time, featuring numerous rulers. Originally, the devil in the Spawn comic was Malebolgia, but many beings have held the title, including Al Simmons himself. The cartoon featured a very different Satan, voiced by Bruce Campbell of Evil Dead. Initially smaller than the character Damien, this Satan underwent a significant power-up and physical transformation after reclaiming his crown.
The episode ends with a hint that the supernatural side of Invincible isn’t finished. Although Damien returns to Earth, Satan communicates with him telepathically, suggesting he might soon come to the surface. As season four focuses on the Viltrumite War, it will be interesting to see if this storyline resurfaces quickly.
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2026-03-25 18:41