Robert Kirkman Talks About INVINCIBLE Season 2 Saying It's "'Going to Feel Much Bigger Than Season 1"

While we continue to wait for Invincible Season 2 to be released, creator Robert Kirkman is trying to get fans hyped for the show’s return. One thing he wants to make clear is that this second season is going to be much bigger than the first. During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said:

"I think Invincible season 1 is a clear representation of what you're going to get from this show, but overall season 2 is going to feel much bigger than season 1. The overarching story of Invincible that'll continue from season to season is about the growth and change that Mark goes through as he moves from a teenager into adulthood... and possibly even into old age. So in season 2, we'll see him maturing and growing up a little bit." 

Kirkman went on to tease Omni-Man’s story arc and the terrifying prospect that hangs over the story:

"But also, Omni-Man is gone and he could not be more essential to the survival of Earth. I think that, if anything, people should be aware of the fact that not only did Omni-Man become a threat at the end of the first season, but he also revealed a larger threat in the Viltrumites themselves. That threat is going to come into play in season 2, and Omni-Man is not there to defend the Earth, especially from his own people. That ends up being a terrifying prospect that hangs over the series for a good long time." 

Kirkman also talks about expanding the universe in Season 2 and how it will expand on hints of things that were going on in Season 1. He said:

"Season 2 overall represents an opening of the universe, an expansion of the universe. There were hints of things that are going on in season 1, and we're actually going to get to see those things. The Coalition of Planets was mentioned in season 1. The Coalition of Planets is something that we're actually going to see in season 2. And there's larger things on Earth. There are different factions, different villains, different things happening." 

It sounds like the story is going to be getting even more interesting, and we’ll also get to see some of the other superheroes get their spotlight. One of these characters is Atom Eve, and when talking about her Kirkman says:

"Atom Eve is an extremely important character to the series. She becomes more and more involved in the show as we move forward, and she was a very popular character just in season 1. When you ask fans who they want to see more of, Atom Eve's usually at the top of the list. So we thought it'd be nice to give some backstory on her and have viewers understand her more. It was a perfect storm of a narrative reason, because there are a lot of things about Eve's backstory that are revealed in that episode that are very important to later on in the show, and also a fan reason, because fans want more of the character. It was a gift to the fans to tide them over for season 2."

It’s then revealed that there’s a possibility we could see more specials featuring other characters from the series in the future. But, right now, Season 2 will have plenty of stuff for fans to enjoy as we continue to watch the story of Mark and his friends play out:

"One of the cool things about Invincible is that it is the same kind of all-encompassing superhero universe that you'd see with DC or the MCU, but it all happens in one story. So there are things that are going to be happening at the bottom of the ocean, there are things that are going to be happening on the moon and in deep space, but it all involves Invincible and it all fits into one story. There's also going to be the same mundane, day-to-day human stuff that Mark has to deal with. So a random episode of Invincible could deal with five different bizarre aspects of a superhero universe that you get all at once. But it all makes sense, and it all works in the context of the story because you're seeing it through Mark's perspective." 

Kirkman continues, "Ultimately, what you're experiencing is Mark's life and how bizarre it is that this is his world and this is normal to him. But what's normal to him is entertaining to us!" 

Invincible revolves around 17-year-old Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), who's just like every other guy his age — except his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons). The ending of the first season was insane as it ended with Omni-Man's twisted true intentions being revealed. I’m excited to see how the story continues to play out in Season 2!

The series also stars Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Gillian Jacobs, Zachary Quinto, Jason Mantzoukas, Melise, Mark Hamill, Mahershala Ali, Seth Rogen, and more.

Invincible Season 2 is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 3rd.