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Invincible
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode Vol. 1
INVINCIBLE co-creator ROBERT KIRKMAN teams up with writer BENITO CERENO and illustrator NATE BELLEGARDE to reveal the secret history of his famed superhero's most beloved allies, Atom Eve and Rex Splode. This collection is a direct tie-in to the ongoing adventures of INVINCIBLE, revealing secrets his ongoing superhero series!
Collects INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #1-2 and INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE #1-3
Collects INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE #1-2 and INVINCIBLE PRESENTS: ATOM EVE & REX SPLODE #1-3
142 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 27, 2010
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July 1, 2023
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Rex Splode collects Atom Eve 1-2 and Atom Eve & Rex Splode 1-3 written by Benito Cereno with art by Nate Bellegrade.
The Atom Eve miniseries further expands Atom Eve's origins that were originally revealed in Invincible. In Atom Eve & Rex Splode miniseries we get Rex's origins, their first team up, and the two becoming a couple. All of the events are set before Mark gets his superpowers and becomes Invincible.
Right away it was jarring opening the book and not seeing Ryan Ottley's art. Bellegrade does an okay job and it gets easier to look at as the story progresses. Also, the book doesn't have quite as sharp writing without Kirkman. Both Atom Eve and Rex Splode's origins were already revealed in the main Invincible series but are expanded upon here. My one big problem with this book is how much it over sexualized Atom Eve. She is supposed to 14-16 years old for most of this book. It is really kind of disgusting some of the poses she is drawn in. The comic industry really needs to do better when it comes to the portrayal of female characters, especially underaged teen superheroes.
The Atom Eve miniseries further expands Atom Eve's origins that were originally revealed in Invincible. In Atom Eve & Rex Splode miniseries we get Rex's origins, their first team up, and the two becoming a couple. All of the events are set before Mark gets his superpowers and becomes Invincible.
Right away it was jarring opening the book and not seeing Ryan Ottley's art. Bellegrade does an okay job and it gets easier to look at as the story progresses. Also, the book doesn't have quite as sharp writing without Kirkman. Both Atom Eve and Rex Splode's origins were already revealed in the main Invincible series but are expanded upon here. My one big problem with this book is how much it over sexualized Atom Eve. She is supposed to 14-16 years old for most of this book. It is really kind of disgusting some of the poses she is drawn in. The comic industry really needs to do better when it comes to the portrayal of female characters, especially underaged teen superheroes.
March 15, 2021
Honestly this wasa tough score to give its definitely a 4 but i can't see this as a 6/10. Its middle of the road is mediocre. The writing itself is okay, its not terrible but it's cartoonish. In the original series government was treated as BAD GUY but more individuals with their own goals and motives. Some actions were created for the greater good which in this much less so.
Atom Eve - backstory was okay, it doesn't contradict anything but doesn't really add anything. This feels like a rushed summary of her origin instead of giving us a story. Instead we got a highlight reel
Rex Splode - much more nuance and interesting that the main series never tackled. His storyline is the only reason u should view it in all honesty.
Art : Bruh the art for Atom Eve was just straight-up bad, lacking in composition, utilisation of the medium ... It makes me appreciate how Robert and his Artists compose the series. If i call Atom story how its drawn its amateurish.
Rex Splode : its different this time not bad BUT its ain't great in all honesty. the art is kinda there but lacks composition as the main series art doesn't really particular standout. Its painfully average however much better than first part.
overall its a 5/10 its painful average and not worth money. If u can grab it for free from library ... then maybe worth ya time to kill some hrs.
re edit now this is forgettable as hell ...4/10
Atom Eve - backstory was okay, it doesn't contradict anything but doesn't really add anything. This feels like a rushed summary of her origin instead of giving us a story. Instead we got a highlight reel
Rex Splode - much more nuance and interesting that the main series never tackled. His storyline is the only reason u should view it in all honesty.
Art : Bruh the art for Atom Eve was just straight-up bad, lacking in composition, utilisation of the medium ... It makes me appreciate how Robert and his Artists compose the series. If i call Atom story how its drawn its amateurish.
Rex Splode : its different this time not bad BUT its ain't great in all honesty. the art is kinda there but lacks composition as the main series art doesn't really particular standout. Its painfully average however much better than first part.
overall its a 5/10 its painful average and not worth money. If u can grab it for free from library ... then maybe worth ya time to kill some hrs.
re edit now this is forgettable as hell ...4/10
September 21, 2025
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(2.75★)
why on earth is atom eve getting upskirted at the ripe age of (approximately) fifteen? do we have no decency?
December 3, 2017
Rex Sloan had a pretty tough life growing up, but thing seemed to get better when the government "adopted" him and gave him super powers. Or maybe not!
Like the Atom Eve miniseries before this one, we get to see a more in-depth origin of Rex Splode here. We're treated to the first meeting between Rex and Eve, the beginning of their relationship and even how he got his super-hero name. If you're a reader of Invincible, you know some of this already. This series just fleshes it all out.
There are a few fun moments throughout this book that are fun, and it really does serve as a sequel of sorts to the Atom Eve volume, but it really just fills in the cracks. I would have preferred something more original, but as an Invincible fan and completist, I was compelled to read this. It really is just fan service, but this time, the characters were more true to what we've seen elsewhere.
There was definitely an improvement in Nate Bellegarde's art this time. The characters were less blocky and more defined, but his poses are still action figure awkward - meaning they often look like a toy discarded by a fitful three year-old. His art is just not really to my taste.
Overall, something I'd only recommend to a HUGE Invincible fan. Others can skip this and be none the worse for it. Really makes me want to get back to the original series.
Like the Atom Eve miniseries before this one, we get to see a more in-depth origin of Rex Splode here. We're treated to the first meeting between Rex and Eve, the beginning of their relationship and even how he got his super-hero name. If you're a reader of Invincible, you know some of this already. This series just fleshes it all out.
There are a few fun moments throughout this book that are fun, and it really does serve as a sequel of sorts to the Atom Eve volume, but it really just fills in the cracks. I would have preferred something more original, but as an Invincible fan and completist, I was compelled to read this. It really is just fan service, but this time, the characters were more true to what we've seen elsewhere.
There was definitely an improvement in Nate Bellegarde's art this time. The characters were less blocky and more defined, but his poses are still action figure awkward - meaning they often look like a toy discarded by a fitful three year-old. His art is just not really to my taste.
Overall, something I'd only recommend to a HUGE Invincible fan. Others can skip this and be none the worse for it. Really makes me want to get back to the original series.
January 1, 2011
Fun - interesting takes on two characters' origins and mythology. Forgettable tho - unless somehow this mini-universe is somehow compelling for you.
February 11, 2023
It’s been a little bit since I’ve read Invincible, but reading this and getting back into that universe reminded me again of the immense joy the series brought me. This origin series for Atom Eve and Rex Splode was shocking, violent, and heartbreaking at times, but was enjoyable overall! The only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of with these issues was the art. It feels weird to see these characters not in Ryan Ottley’s amazing art!
November 4, 2023
I thought this was an interesting backstory volume for Eve and Rex, I loved learning more about them and it definitely helps to see where they came from. I really didn’t like the drawing style on this one, but the story made it worth it! Probably 3.75 rounded up.
January 11, 2022
A fun little backstory showing the origins of Eve and Rex and how they met. There was also a bit of history of the global defence agency shown as well. The book was nothing amazing and the art obviously wasn't as good as Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley's work but was still decent and a good read. Overall it was just fun to be back in the Invincible universe.
PS - I liked the little "side story" at the end with omni man too, that was a nice touch 😆
PS - I liked the little "side story" at the end with omni man too, that was a nice touch 😆
April 15, 2024
Recently re-read the invincible series and it was cool to see the backstory for these two important characters and further expand the world building of the invincible universe.
May 8, 2025
Sort of mediocre and it completely misses the point and tone of the original series.
July 26, 2021
These book doesn't add much to the Invincible lore (main story plots were revealed there anyway), and is boring and uninspiring. Totally skippable.
August 17, 2017
The Invincible universe is full of depth. Atom Eve and Rex Splode Volume 1 TPB only add to the complicated stories. I feel that many people see this volume as a single type of issue instead of complimentary to Invincible (as I feel it is intended). Although Atom Eve and Rex Splode are the focus of the characters, the plot itself points forward to Omni Man and Invincible but offers an exploration of the reason Atom Eve harbors pain when mentioning Rex. If you read this volume with that in mind, it is compelling. Otherwise, the art is good, not great - good. All of the columns are aligned to the left continually making the concepts a bit bland in each panel. However, by just being related to the legendary Invincible universe, it gains points. A book that at best seems to be three-star rating still warrants four stars due to how it only fuels the fire known as Kirkman's Invincible Universe.
February 20, 2015
Entretenido como cualquier tomo de Invencible y, por momentos, mejor dibujado.
Eso sí, los comentarios de los autores son menos graciosos que los de Kirkman y sus secuaces. Eso sí, las páginas donde explican por qué no aparece Invencible en la historia: simplemente geniales.
Eso sí, los comentarios de los autores son menos graciosos que los de Kirkman y sus secuaces. Eso sí, las páginas donde explican por qué no aparece Invencible en la historia: simplemente geniales.
July 29, 2016
This was fun. I especially liked the Why Invincible wasn't in this comic strips.
March 4, 2021
Based on the suggested reading order of the volumes, it was time to take this one in. Basically, it takes the key notes already given to us in the main Invincible series and expands on it. In a few cases it gives us a bit more (and necessary) context.
If you're following the GR reading order, then you know the event that likely inspires the need to put this volume here. And I agree. It's a solid placement. It's fine, but the main line volume preceding this read was AMAZING, so it had a lot to live up to.
Not mad at all I read it, though. Fans of Atom Eve or Rex Splode will appreciate it quite a bit, I'm sure.
If you're following the GR reading order, then you know the event that likely inspires the need to put this volume here. And I agree. It's a solid placement. It's fine, but the main line volume preceding this read was AMAZING, so it had a lot to live up to.
Not mad at all I read it, though. Fans of Atom Eve or Rex Splode will appreciate it quite a bit, I'm sure.
August 26, 2018
How did Rex Splode and Atom Eve come to be??? All answers are in here! Robert Kirkman's creations are given fantastic and tragic backstories that are more connected than I would have imagined going in. The dialogue was very reminiscent of Kirkman which isn't easy to pull off. Great job by author Benito Cereno. The art was good and fitting for the Invincible Universe. Overall, I think this book is exactly what I was hoping for.
November 29, 2016
No tiene la chispa de invencible y se nota la ausencia de ryan ottley (o cory walker) al dibujo, sirve como historia de origen de estos personajes pero no veo la necesidad de sacar un tomo con este material, se podría haber recortado y publicado en la serie regular de invencible. Me parece un spin off bastante prescindible
January 20, 2019
These stories tell the origins of Atom Eve and Rex Splode, including how they met and started "dating." Both were manipulated by nefarious government forces into becoming super-powered beings (in Eve's case, since birth), and eventually fought to be on the right side of things. Not quite as good as the rest of the Invincible series, but enjoyed getting to know the origins of these two.
May 18, 2019
"If it's wearing a costume, make it bleed! Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Hah!"
Ok, the art was slightly better than the Eve origin comics and it wasnt as rushed but it was a bit over the top and out there, it was OK...2 🌟
Ok, the art was slightly better than the Eve origin comics and it wasnt as rushed but it was a bit over the top and out there, it was OK...2 🌟
November 20, 2021
Spinoff of invincible. Probably I only read it cause I finished invincible and want to read all the spinoffs. Otherwise I wouldn't have bothered. Still very good though I think it's really only deserving of 4 stars, but I gave every other invincible related comic 5 stars. So.
March 15, 2025
this is definitely cute, im happy to see an official rex backstory since we didnt get it for the show, and it was interesting to see how atom eve and rex came to be. is it a crazy backstory with amazing writing? nah, but it was cute and gimmicky
May 10, 2019
Interesting backstory if a little tepid.
April 5, 2021
Rex origin history is cool, I'm intrigued
May 6, 2021
the art in Eve's portion is not good
July 29, 2021
Could have done without reading this collected volume, as it brought nothing that interesting to the table.
November 15, 2021
Eve's and Rex's similar origin stories. Eh. Plugs a plot hole or two, but mostly I missed Ottley's art.
July 6, 2022
I liked Rex in these issues more than in Invincible. In here there are many layers while in Invincible is just snicker comment after snicker comment.
August 3, 2022
A fun read, just that.
April 16, 2023
It's a decent origin stories.
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