Top 20 Epic Fight Scenes from Invincible

#20: Mark Becomes Invincible

“It’s About Time”

Mark Grayson tests out his new powers in a suit that doesn’t quite reflect his awesome potential. While he thwarts Titan, there’s room for improvement. After that trial run, Mark is ready to make a more official debut in a sleeker super suit. Mark has not only gotten a wardrobe upgrade, but he’s become more confident in the field as he punches a villain through a building and down a street. The robotized foe doesn’t stand much of a chance against Mark. Invincible may come out of this fight unscathed and triumphant. Much like the title card, though, his face is going to look a lot bloodier as the season processes.

#19: The Battle of Mount Rushmore

“Who You Calling Ugly?”

As hardcore as the violence can be in this show, we occasionally get a fight that harkens back to the days when comic books were more inspiring. This fight feels closer to the Golden and Silver Ages of Comics with an iconic landmark, an over-the-top villain, and less emphasis on blood. We even get some humorous banter between Doc Seismic and Atom Eve. At the same time, the sequence showcases some of the show’s best animation as Seismic shatters the ground below, nearly sending a family plummeting into a river of lava. Invincible not only rescues the family but, being a noble hero, attempts to save Seismic as well. Seismic would rather go out in a blaze of glory, though, than accept a hero’s help.

#18: The Maulers Run Out of Lives

“You Want a Real Costume, Right?”

One of the show’s greatest strengths is how it can instantly change how we view a character. When Mark’s half-brother Oliver gets his own super-suit, he seems like he just wants to do good. We learn more about his definition of heroism when the Mauler twins attack. While Invincible goes after their doomsday device, Oliver brutally tears through them with ease. He dispatches the first twin by flying right through him, and for a brief moment, it looks like it could’ve been an accident. Oliver might just not understand his own strength—but then he strides up to the surrendering Mauler, executing him without hesitation. What started out as typical superheroics became a shocking realization that Oliver calls himself Kid Omni-Man for a reason.

#17: Not-so-Little

“Who You Calling Ugly?”

Never underestimate your opponent. It’s a mistake that several potential recruits make while trying out for the new Guardians. Atom Eve might not be as muscular as her hulking opponent, but she easily wipes the floor with him. Shrinking Rae proves that size doesn’t matter while Black Samson shows that you can save the day without powers. Rex Splode learns this lesson the hardest when he bad-mouths Monster Girl. Although both are already on the team, Rex doesn’t understand how a seemingly little girl is qualified. Freeing the beast, Monster Girl gives Rex’s body and ego a deserved beating. Even after Monster Girl demonstrates her strength, one hero can’t believe it when Invincible punches a little kid. Well, she’s actually 24, so it’s all good!

#16: Cecil Crosses the Line

“A Deal With the Devil”

While the show’s had plenty of betrayals, the fallout of this relationship was one for the books. Mark confronts Cecil over his shady use of supervillains and learns just how far the GDA director is willing to go for humanity. He unleashes a horde of super-strong ReAnimen and hits Mark with an implanted sonic device. Things get desperate when Mark goes to the Guardians for help, and the conflict erupts into an all-out brawl. Cecil shuts down his army, but the damage has already been done. It’s a staggering turn that illustrates one of “Invincible’s” biggest themes: you can either be a good guy or a guy who saves the world.

#15: Omni-Man Runs the Gauntlet

"We Need to Talk"

Episode 7 presents a marathon of obstacles for Nolan Grayson. When you’re Omni-Man, however, a marathon is like a brisk jog. Realizing that GDA has been spying on him, Omni-Man mutilates several soldiers and prepares to do the same to Donald, who instead goes out on his own terms. An explosion doesn’t faze Omni-Man in the slightest, but Cecil tries to stall him with Reanimen and an enhanced Kaiju. Joining the monster battle, Invincible is given a chance to fight alongside his dad. This father-son bonding experience is interrupted by a newly-revived Immortal, who has more than a bone to pick with Omni-Man. As Omni-Man rips Immortal to pieces for the second time, Mark begins to see his idol through a different set of eyes.

#14: Father & Son Team-Up

“It's Been a While”

Despite all that they went through, Omni-Man and Invincible make a great team. On their own, they’re already powerhouses, and when they come together to face off against Viltrumites, they’re unstoppable. However, it doesn’t come easy. The fight begins with Mark holding back, unwilling to kill anyone. Nolan convinces him to let loose, and the pair just barely manage to defeat their enemies. It's thrilling to see Mark adapt to an even playing field. The strikes become quicker and more precise, the choreography is more complex, and the finishers are as brutal. It’s just too bad Nolan is taken down by a sucker punch.

#13: Prison Break

“This Was Supposed to Be Easy”

After a few brief appearances, it always felt like Mr. Liu was destined to come to blows with Invincible. Still, with the Viltrumites and Angstrom Levy dominating the villain spotlight, few expected him to hit this hard. Liu’s rampaging dragon form turns a prison break into full-scale chaos, as he tries to free his assassin, Multi-Paul. Initially, it seems like Invincible and Atom Eve can handle the situation. That confidence erodes when Liu pierces Mark’s skin and reveals his healing powers, proving that magic can rival alien biology. Meanwhile, Eve gets a standout moment, countering Paul’s duplicates with her many constructs. It’s one of the show’s most creative battles, and a memorable way to hard-launch Mark and Eve’s relationship.

#12: A Stay of Execution

“You Were My Hero”

From the moment Nolan admits that he misses Debbie, we’d been hoping that he’d finally break out of the Viltrumites’ grasp. That chance comes when Allen's life is put in danger. Refusing to let his new friend die, Nolan snaps out of his despair and joins the fight. Together they turn on their captors in a crowd-pleasing tussle. The spectacle is made even more fun by the inclusion of Battle Beast, who gleefully indulges his thirst for combat. While the action delivers, the real payoff is emotional. Although either of them could have escaped alone, Nolan and Allen chose to stay and eventually help each other. Somehow, amidst all the carnage, this dynamic is genuinely heartfelt.

#11: The Guardians Get Slaughtered Again

“This Must Come As A Shock” & “It's Not That Simple”

With the rest of the team off in space stopping an alien threat, the three remaining Guardians are forced to fight the Lizard League alone. When Dupli-Kate is seemingly killed, Rex Splode and Shrinking Rae quickly learn that they’re in over their heads. Rae is able to take down Salamander, only to be devoured by Komodo Dragon. Rex remains as the last hero standing, and defeats the entire villain team alone–it just came at the cost of his hand, and a bullet to the head. The choreography is as savage as it is bombastic, capturing just how merciless the world of "Invincible" is.

#10: The Invincible War

“What Have I Done?”

Seeing the whole world face off against evil Mark Graysons, is one of the show’s most jaw-dropping stretches. Angstrom Levy’s master plan pulls Invincibles from different realities to destroy countless cities and smear the hero’s name. The result is a globe-spanning skirmish that feels like a dry run for a Viltrumite takeover. Cecil is pushed to the brink, and heroes from every corner give their all just to survive. It’s a long three days of apocalyptic destruction, ending with Rex sacrificing himself to take down just one Invincible. Mark's rematch with Angstrom Levy was also a major highlight of the episode. We'll have to put the battles with Mark's variants above it, though. Steven Yeun’s deliciously evil performances were just too good.

#9: Machine Head Ambush

"That Actually Hurt"

This fight hurts for a variety of reasons. Mark and the audience come to empathize with Titan. This makes it all the more painful when he betrays Mark to assert his place at the top. Invincible finds himself outnumbered by Machine Head’s bodyguards. Although Omni-Man is watching from above, he doesn’t get his hands dirty. Maybe this was to teach Mark a lesson or because he thought the fight was below him. In any case, Omni-Man presumably calls Cecil, who alerts the Guardians. They still could’ve used some more backup, as the battle leaves Invincible, Monster Girl, and Black Samson on the brink of death. Machine Head is brought to justice and every Guardian ultimately survives, but this is hardly a victory for our heroes.

#8: Omni-Man Stops the Invasion

"Here Goes Nothing"

The second episode sees our heroes go up against the Flaxans several times. You’d think this would get repetitive, but the Flaxans up their game with each attack. Being from another dimension where time flows differently, the Flaxans are able to spend decades perfecting their strategy while Earth is only given a few days to breathe. It eventually gets to the point where Invincible and Teen Team can no longer keep the invasions under control. Making a comeback, Omni-Man shows that he’s the only army that Earth needs. Of course, Omni-Man’s plans for Earth aren’t much different from what he does to the Flaxan homeworld. Draped in hellish imagery, this sequence gives a small taste of what one Viltrumite can do to one planet.

#7: Anissa Educates Mark

“I'm Not Going Anywhere”

Sometimes a good showdown works because it’s about a clash of ideologies. Hoping to convince Mark that Viltrumites are just, Anissa helps him save a cruise ship from a kaiju. She appeals to his compassion, arguing that humanity would prosper if they conquer Earth. Mark, as his superhero name implies, is steadfast in his beliefs and unwilling to sacrifice their freedom. Their moral debate unsurprisingly erupts into a fight–but to call it a fight would be generous. Anissa wipes the floor with Mark and gives him one last chance to join the empire. Although it’s brief, the tussle highlights just how formidable Anissa will be in future encounters.

#6: Powerplex’s Revenge Goes Wrong

“All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry”

This episode builds up the minor villain Powerplex, a grieving scientist driven by the deaths of his sister and niece. He truly sees himself as a hero, blaming Invincible for his family’s death. To force a confrontation, Powerplex stages a trap, presenting his wife and son as bait, and charging himself with electricity. Mark easily outmatches him, but it doesn't end with a typical victory. In a horrific instant, Powerplex's energy reduces his own family to ashes. The emotional damage scars Mark forever, making this fight unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.

#5: Well, That Escalated Quickly

"It's About Time"

Many viewers suspected that Omni-Man wasn’t as virtuous as he lets on, but we weren’t expecting him to go full Homelander so quickly. The pilot eases the audience into a false sense of security with its bright colors and humor. Then just as we get to know the Guardians of the Globe on a personal level, Omni-Man takes them all out. Red Rush is stopped dead in his tracks, Aquarus is turned to chum, Green Ghost becomes an actual ghost, Martian Man is stretched out of shape, War Woman has her head turned around, and there isn’t any gadget that can save Darkwing. Even Immortal fails to live up to his name. In a flash, seven of Earth’s mightiest fall at the hands of one.

#4: Into the Invincible-Verse

“I Thought You Were Stronger”

In season two’s finale, Mark’s clash with Angstrom Levy is a marathon that never lets up. Fueled by vengeance and a fractured mind, Angstrom hurls Mark through the multiverse, dropping him into worlds full of talking dinosaurs, zombies, and warriors straight from “Mad Max.” He even comes across a hero who resembles Spider-Man. This finale isn’t all about easter eggs and references, however. Back home, Debbie’s attempt to reason with Angstrom ends in disaster, finally pushing Mark over the edge. The villain punches him across several realities in one of the show’s most inventive sequences. The fight ends when Mark seemingly kills Angstrom out of anger. The desperation in Steven Yeun’s voice never felt more palpable, and the trauma of this fight lingered long after.

#3: Sibling Squabble

“Invincible: Atom Eve”

In a special episode of the show, the pink-powered hero gets the spotlight in her own origin story. Eve learns that she was a government experiment, and eventually faces her failed recreations. Each of these “siblings” uses a freaky set of abilities, forcing Eve to constantly adapt. She constantly reshapes the environment and creates improvised weapons and armor to stay ahead. It’s a perfect showcase of how creative Eve can get with her abilities. The animation also feels like a huge step up from what we’re used to. With more expressive visuals, quick pacing, visceral camerawork, and impactful hits, we could rewatch this fight any time.

#2: Mark Was Not Ready for His Arrival

“I Thought You'd Never Shut Up”

Fresh off the Invincible War, Mark barely has time to breathe before meeting Conquest, a sadistic Viltrumite who’s the Doomsday to Mark’s Superman. Their bone-shattering battle sprawls across cities for nearly half an hour of nonstop punishment. Mark gets beaten so badly that he essentially begs for a break. Oliver and Atom Eve jump in to help, with the latter’s death motivating Mark to let loose like never before. Fortunately, Eve resurrects and gives him a chance by scorching the skin off Conquest. By the end, Mark taps into his rage, and he beats the Viltrumite into a pulp, just as he did with Angstrom Levy. It’s not just one of Invincible's best fights, it’s one of the best superhero fights, period.

#1: Mark Is Vincible

"Where I Really Come From"

We both anticipated and dreaded this confrontation. Nolan drops the bombshell that he intends to conqueror Earth in the name of the Viltrumite Empire. Mark naturally refuses to join him, but Nolan won’t take no for an answer. The carnage that ensues is too unspeakable to describe, and Nolan’s indifference to the lives needlessly lost only makes the sequence more haunting. Nolan attempts to literally force his worldview upon Mark. Yet, you could argue that Nolan is also arguing with himself. As we see through a flashback, Nolan has some grasp of what it means to be a human. This encourages Nolan to spare Mark and leave Earth. The physical and emotional scars he’s left behind won’t be healing anytime soon, though.

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