Summary
- Invincible is a captivating show with compelling storytelling, comedic elements, and intense action sequences.
- Shows like Creature Commandos and Peacemaker share similarities with Invincible in tone and humor.
- The show Gen V brings a youthful vigor to The Boys universe with themes of love, morality, and status.
Not many shows over the last few years have captivated audiences and pop culture more than Amazon Prime Video’s Invincible, the animated superhero show brimming with compelling storytelling, comedic quips, and intense action sequences. In Invincible, the teenage superhero Mark Grayson, otherwise known as Invincible, acts as Earth’s last hope against the Viltrumites. However, Mark undergoes battles with friends, family, and ever-emerging villains, all of which make Invincible such an endearing and popular show.
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As one of the leading superhero shows currently airing, Invincible has been compared to several shows that share similarities, with there being plenty of superhero shows that match up to the quality and fun Invincible provides.
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Creature Commandos (2024-Present)
DC Superhero Squad Made Up Of Convicts
Starting off James Gunn’s tenure as the head of the DCU was Creature Commandos, the animated series based on a superhero team made up of dangerous prisoners. Acting as a variation of the much-heralded and crown jewel of DC, the Suicide Squad, the Creature Commandos are a group of misfit monsters assembled by Amanda Waller in hopes of accomplishing missions deemed unsuitable for regular human (and non-human) superheroes.
Brimming with edgy humor and a wide variety of intriguing and likeable individuals, Creature Commandos is a modern superhero tale that has undoubtedly taken influence from shows like Invincible.
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Peacemaker (2022-Present)
A Suicide Squad Member Who Joins A Black Ops Force
Peacemaker has emerged in the last few years as one of the most standout and comical superhero shows thanks to the tremendous cast’s performances, led by John Cena, and its Gunn-infused material. Featuring the character of Peacemaker from The Suicide Squad, Christopher Smith is an antihero whose douchey persona becomes apparent when he joins A.R.G.U.S. in an attempt to save innocent lives from an infestation of butterfly creatures.
Amidst the turbulence in Peacemaker, the chemistry between Smith and A.R.G.U.S. and the show’s comedic tone strike a chord, with its edgy comical outbursts akin to shows like Invincible that use humor as one of its strongest elements.
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The Venture Bros. (2003-2018)
A Spoof-Filled Cartoon Following An Unconventional Family And Their Bodyguard
A cult classic animated show that has largely gone under the radar in the 21st Century is The Venture Bros., a spoof-heavy show that offers a distinct style of comedy. Centering on a creative father, two foolish sons, and their easily agitated family bodyguard, the slapstick comedy sees the wild and eclectic group go on a myriad of adventures that cause both trouble and constant excitement.
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With many of the show’s characters being based on superhero properties from DC and Marvel, The Venture Bros. dabbles in the superhero genre, with its mesh of parody and using truly entertaining characters being an inspiration for dozens comedic animation shows that followed.
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Gen V (2023-Present)
The Boys Spinoff Centered On New Age Superheroes
Another Amazon Prime hit that follows a superhero premise is Gen V, the a spinoff of another hit show, The Boys. While its predecessor follows the strongest superheroes around, Gen V chooses to follow supes attending Godolkin University, an educational institute that houses and trains emerging superheroes as they learn to develop and harness their powers.
Gen V’s focus on the new crop of superheroes brings a much-needed youthful vigor to The Boys’ universe, with its emphasis on themes of love, morality, and status being reminiscent of its network counterpart, Invincible.
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One Punch Man (2015-Present)
A Quirky Anime Satire Featuring An Unbeatable Superhero Who Just Wants A Challenge
One Punch Man
- Release Date
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October 5, 2015
Despite being an anime, One Punch Man’s superhero world and concept share many similarities with Invincible. This self-aware and comedic anime follows Saitama, a superhero with powers above and beyond any other person (and non-person) in existence. However, Saitama’s powers go under the public’s radar, with the bald-headed superhero seemingly unbothered by his lack of notoriety.
One Punch Man thrives on the constant barrage of enemies that show up to face Saitama, who all continually fail to match up to the uninterested hero. Despite not having the one-punch power of Saitama, Invincible’s constant fighting against emerging villains in every episode is reminiscent of the anime’s narrative.
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X-Men ’97 (2024-Present)
A Popular Animated Reboot Of The Legendary Superhero Team
Back by popular demand in 2024 was X-Men ’97, the reboot/continuation of the popular 90s cartoon that followed Marvel’s starring attraction, the X-Men. This viral and popular series follows the X-Men, a group of mutants with varying powers who deal with many obstacles in the name of justice, with the X-Men’s camaraderie and group dynamic being a key aspect of the famed team.
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With Cyclops, Storm, and Wolverine operating as integral squad members, X-Men ’97 has reproduced and furthered the magic of its predecessor, forging ahead thanks to its revolutionary animation and honorable depiction of esteemed characters in Marvel’s catalog. Like Invincible’s Guardians of the Globe, these animated X-Men operate as an elite force, striving for greatness in the fight against evil.
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The Boys (2019-Present)
An Epic Superhero Series That Portrays Superheroes As Villains
The Boys
- Release Date
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July 25, 2019
- Showrunner
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Eric Kripke
- Directors
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Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Eric Kripke
Like Invincible, The Boys has transcended pop culture, changing how audiences view the superhero genre. In a satirical take on superheroes, The Boys follows a group that aims to reveal and take down the corrupt practices of the beloved supes in society who work for Vought International, with the show’s chaos only increasing as the seasons go on.
Much like Invincible, The Boys is filled with intense gore and comedic sensibilities, with characters like Homelander and Omni-Man having a lot in common, and ranking as some of television’s greatest villains.
Invincible
- Release Date
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March 26, 2021
- Network
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Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
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Simon Racioppa
- Writers
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Robert Kirkman
- Franchise(s)
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Invincible
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Steven Yeun
Mark Grayson / Invincible (voice)
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Sandra Oh
Debbie Grayson (voice)
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J. K. Simmons
Nolan Grayson / Omni-Man (voice)
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