Invincible Universe: Battle Beast has given the spotlight to one of the standout characters in the franchise. Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley have done so by leaning into who Battle Beast is. Now ahead of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Skybound and Image Comics have provided us with a preview of what to expect next in Battle Beast’s adventures to share.
The most recent issue of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast was largely a set-up issue for the big challenge that could possibly satiate our leads battle lust. That is something the fifth issue is leaning into as shown with its solicitation:
DISCOVER THE SECRET ORIGIN OF PRINCE SALAKA! And has Battle Beast FINALLY met a worthy challenge?
When Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 arrives in store it will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and colorist Annalisa Leoni. Additionally, variant covers will be available from artists Tony Moore, E.J. Su, Yasmine Putri, Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner, and Esad Ribic. Check out the covers and two-page preview below:
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 is scheduled to be released in comic book shops and digital storefronts on September 17, 2025. Learn more about the comic book in Skybound and Image Comics press release below.
First Look: Has Battle Beast Finally Met His Match in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 by Robert Kirkman & Ryan Ottley?
LOS ANGELES 08/21/2025 — Today Skybound and Image Comics revealed interior pages and the lineup of variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5, the next chapter of the bestselling new comic book series of the year from the longtime Invincible creative team. The next issue of the blood-soaked, record-breaking new series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, The Walking Dead) and co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley (Invincible, The Amazing Spider-Man) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, the bestselling ongoing series reveals the secret story of crowd favorite Battle Beast in what is the most demanded Invincible story of all time! Battle Beast is not only slaughtering his enemies…he’s breaking every sales record along the way!
DISCOVER THE SECRET ORIGIN OF PRINCE SALAKA! And has Battle Beast FINALLY met a worthy challenge?
In addition to the main cover by Ryan Ottley and series colorist Annalisa Leoni (Oblivion Song), the lineup of variant covers for Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 includes an open to order cover by Tony Moore, the continuation of the 1:10 incentive connecting cover series by E.J. Su, a 1:25 incentive variant by Yasmine Putri, a 1:50 incentive variant by Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Esad Ribic.
Created by Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker, Invincible #1 debuted to critical acclaim on January 22, 2003. Ryan Ottley joined soon after on issue #8 in late 2003 as the new series artist and contributing creator. Throughout its fifteen-year run at Image Comics, Invincible not only continued for a historic 144 issues, but also spawned multiple spin-off series and even an inter-company crossover with a certain friendly neighborhood superhero. In 2021, Invincible arrived as a television series and took on a new life with fans globally, streaming exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories. The critically acclaimed adult animated series from Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios recently wrapped its third season, each of which has been “Certified Fresh” by Rotten Tomatoes, with the second and third seasons earning perfect 100% ratings. With fourth and fifth seasons on the way and constant new activity for the property across entertainment, Invincible remains a cornerstone of the pop culture landscape that continues to grow in popularity every year.
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 (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, September 17, 2025.
The full list of covers is below:
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0625IM346)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover B by Tony Moore (Lunar Code: 0625IM347)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by E.J. Su (Lunar Code: 0625IM348)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Yasmine Putri (Lunar Code: 0625IM349)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner (Lunar Code: 0625IM350)
- Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Esad Ribic (Lunar Code: 0625IM351)
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