The superhero turned mass murderer Omni-Man in Invincible is so closely inspired by Superman that creator Robert Kirkman originally wanted to call the character Supra-Man. (Kirkman only backed off because he was afraid of legal action from DC Comics.) But a reveal in the show's season 4 premiere, which adapts the Viltrumite War comic book arc originally published in 2010, reveals how that inspirat...
The article presents a layered narrative of strategic revision within *Invincible*, demonstrating a deliberate effort to tap into established superhero archetypes, particularly the “tragic, corrupted hero” trope reminiscent of Superman’s origin. Kirkman’s initial desire for “Supra-Man” reflects a calculated attempt to immediately align Omni-Man with a familiar audience, a move swiftly retracted due to potential legal ramifications from DC Comics. The shift in narrative mirrors Gunn’s *Superman*,...