Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 is set to continue the battle of titans between Battle Beast and Conquest. The extended fight is something Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley aren’t even near done with yet. Ahead of its August 19th release Skybound and Image Comis have provided us with an early preview of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 to share.
With the preview of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 we see that Battle Beast and Conquest will continue to deal with outside forces as they continue their fight. That is something that is adding to the intensity of their fight as seen in the solicitation for the upcoming comic book issue.
Seriously… did you think they’d only fight for two issues? One seeks the ultimate conquest. The other seeks a glorious death. The universe is beginning to miss quieter catastrophes.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 main cover will be handled by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni. Additionally, variant covers by artists Leinil Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr., Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, Riley Rossmo, Miki Montlló, and Toni Fejzula. Check out the covers and two-page preview below.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops on August 19, 2026. Learn more about the upcoming comic book release from Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Conquest vs. Battle Beast Continues for Round Three in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12
LOS ANGELES 7/16/2026 — Today Skybound and Image Comics shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12. The brutal arc finale of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman (Skinbreaker, Void Rivals), co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley (Invincible), colorist Annalisa Leoni (Cobra Commander), and letterer Rus Wooton (The Walking Dead) arrives in comic book shops on August 19, 2026.
Seriously… did you think they’d only fight for two issues? One seeks the ultimate conquest. The other seeks a glorious death. The universe is beginning to miss quieter catastrophes.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Leinil Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr., a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Riley Rossmo, a 1:50 incentive variant by Miki Montlló, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Toni Fejzula.
Invincible has never been hotter. Season 4 of the hit animated series n on Prime Video became the most-watched season of the series to date. Season 5 is currently in production for release next year and an early renewal for Season 6 was recently announced. Skybound and Quarter Up’s newly released tag fighting game Invincible VS, which features Ella Mental, has also officially surpassed one million players.
Fans can get a preview of the next round in Conquest and Battle Beast’s showdown with this first look at the upcoming issue.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 (Lunar Codes below | SRP: $3.99) will be available at comic book shops and digital platforms including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
The full list of covers is below:
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0626IM0361)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12Cover B by Leinil Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0626IM0362)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 00626IM0363)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Riley Rossmo (Lunar Code: 0626IM0364)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Miki Montlló (Lunar Code: 0626IM0365)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Toni Fejzula (Lunar Code: 0626IM0366)
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