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a second chance🌺

ive had an idea for a new bf for Debbie floating around in my head for a hot min lol. don't get me wrong i love Paul, but i wanted to try my hand at creating my own oc. he appears in my Indomitable fanfic, but not till later on so im purposely leaving out major spoilers ^^

Left: Viltrumite appearance (early 30s) Right: Earth citizen appearance (early 50s)

Fidel, Last Son of Viltrum

Name meaning: Loyal

Gender: Male

Species: Viltrumite

Age: Early 50s 

Partner(s): Debbie (girlfriend)

Kid(s): Mark Grayson (step-son), Oliver Grayson (step-son(?))

Voice Claim: Laz Alonso / MM from The Boys

Parent(s):

Father: Lucan

Lucan was deeply ambitious and saw the birth of Fidel as a chance to create the “perfect heir”: loyal, powerful, and mentally sharp.

Their relationship was distant, Lucan treated Fidel more as a legacy and weapon than a son.

Mother: Sofía [OC]

A brilliant Viltrumite geneticist working in a now-erased division of the Empire, focused on solving Viltrum’s infertility crisis post-plague.

Fidel’s birth was a scientific miracle, a last-ditch genetic effort by Sofía to naturally conceive with any willing viltrumite using a new gene therapy.

She succeeded, but the process severely weakened her, dying during Fidel’s birth. Thragg covered it up, not wanting it known that their “greatest genetic hope” had come at the cost of its creator’s life.

Personality:

Quiet, heavily guarded, and always watching, Fidel is a man of very few words. He rarely yells or swears, preferring to use physical intimidation (ie: staring, posture, etc) to scare his foes. After assimilating into Earth's culture some, Fidel decides to not rely on his Viltrumite powers very much, if at all; Cecilia offers him a spot on the Guard but he declines, not wishing to inflict any more pain onto others. After getting involved w Debbie (and by extent, meeting the boys), he becomes fiercely protective and watchful over all of them.

Fidel often people-watches and notices little quirks of those around him, which much later evolves into his albeit distant love language of gift-giving and remembering small details such as someone's favorite coffee. After leaving his past life behind, he flees to the closest nearby planet, Earth, and decides to live a quiet life as a florist in Chicago. He finds the arts especially fascinating, one of his favorite activities being attending local galleries and analysing each piece in an attempt to get inside the heads of the artists. Fidel has adopted a more colorful, artsy lifestyle and has gotten a sleeve tattoo of his favorite flowers.

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omfg the colors and rendering are GORGEOUS

same side of similar coins (one just has experience being tossed)

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*slaps a messy sketch and some next gens onto your desk and explodes*

got the urge to design some invincible next gens, enjoy ig :P

heres a familiar face! ive tweaked a couple things w her design and fleshed out her relationship w her family some :]

 Vega Grayson Age: 9 (Next Gen Timeline) Parents: Mark Grayson (Indomitable) & Rex Grayson (née Sloan) (Rex Splode) Species: Human (3/4) -Viltrumite (1/4) Hybrid Nickname(s): Vee, Starfire (only by Rex)

Personality:

Bold & Fearless: Vega is never afraid to speak her mind, often surprising adults with her confidence and sharp wit.

Inquisitive: Always asking questions, she wants to understand everything from science to superheroes to why her dad makes weird faces when he’s stressed.

Empathetic: While she has a wild streak, Vega is emotionally perceptive and quick to comfort someone in pain—often before they even realize they need it.

Master of Sass: She inherited Rex’s quick comebacks and Mark’s sarcasm, often combining both into clever humor.

Family Dynamics:

Mark Grayson (Dad): Vega admires Mark’s strength and compassion but isn’t afraid to call him out if he’s being overprotective or mopey. She thinks his superhero name is kinda lame, but secretly loves watching old footage of him.

Rex Grayson (Papa): She’s fiercely attached to Rex, who she shares a mischievous streak with. He’s the parent she confides in when she’s feeling overwhelmed, and she often brags that she has “the coolest Papa in the world.���

Debbie Grayson (Grandma): Vega is extremely close to Debbie, who treats her like a partner in crime. Debbie often jokes that Vega is “too sharp for her own good,” while sneaking her candy.

Nolan Grayson (The Weird Guy Who Never Smiles That Dad Hates): Being that Mark had long since cut contact with Nolan, Vega hasn't officially been introduced to him. However, as luck would have it she bumps into him in the markets of Talescria and is instantly curious when he's chased off by her parents...who is this weirdo and why does everyone from Earth hate him?

Strengths & Interests:

Superhero Obsessed: Vega reads Mark's old Seance Dog comics and has suckered her grandma into buying her tons of toys and sweatshirts.

Fast Learner: Though not as physically powerful as some Viltrumites, she learns at lightning speed—especially when motivated by competition.

Weaknesses:

Impulse Control: Like both her dads, she sometimes leaps before she looks.

Stubborn: Once she believes something, it takes a lot to convince her otherwise, even when she’s clearly wrong.

Distractability: Vega struggles with staying on-task and has to be reminded to pay attention during school and training.

Roanan the Alien

Age: 11 (Next Gen Timeline) Species: Unopan Hybrid Parents: Allen the Alien & General Telia Homeworld: Talescria (primary), with frequent visits to Earth and Coalition outposts

Personality:

Strategic Mind: Ronan has inherited Telia’s tactical precision and Allen’s analytical mindset. Even in games, he’s the kid planning five steps ahead.

Awkwardly Sincere: Raised by two blunt, duty-driven parents, Ronan speaks his mind in a way that can be a little too honest—but never unkind. He’s working on "tone of voice" with mixed success.

Bookish Adventurer: He devours Coalition mission logs, alien history, and old Earth comic books. He wants to be a hero—but first, he wants to understand everything about what that means.

Loyal to a Fault: He’d walk into a plasma storm for his friends, especially Paulie who he’s fiercely protective of, even when he insists he doesn’t need it.

Family Dynamics:

Allen the Alien (Dad): Allen is Roanan’s emotional anchor. He encourages kindness and individuality, often reminding Roanan that “being a hero is more than just being strong.” They have a shared love of Earth culture and comics.

General Telia (Mom): Telia is a firm but loving figure. She believes in raising Ronan to think critically and lead with honor. Though sometimes intense, she always makes time to talk to him like an equal.

Strengths & Interests:

Tactical Thinking: He’s scary good at strategy games and simulations, often outwitting older kids.

Multilingual: Speaks multiple alien dialects fluently, thanks to Coalition tutoring and his parents’ background.

Curious About Earth: Though he was born on Talescria, Ronan is fascinated by Earth culture, especially music, snacks, and weird idioms he doesn’t fully understand.

Inventive: Loves making things out of spare parts—usually weird, creative devices like “empathy translators” or “friendship shields.”

Weaknesses:

Emotionally Naive: Struggles to process feelings like jealousy, fear, and guilt, and sometimes freezes when emotions run high.

People-Pleaser: Tries hard to make everyone proud—especially his mom—and puts pressure on himself to be “perfect.”

Socially Stiff: He’s not the most graceful in casual settings. He’ll recite Coalition protocols at a birthday party without realizing it’s weird.

Overthinks Everything: Decisions—even small ones—take forever because he’s running every scenario in his head.

Trivia:

His name is a play off of his father's voice actor's (Seth Rogan) last name.

He has two eyes, preferring to keep his smaller one on his forehead closed.

Paulie Elias Somner

Age: 10 (Next-Gen Timeline) Species: Human Parents: Samantha Eve Wilkins (Atom Eve) & Caelum Somner (Reverie) [OC]

Bio:

Paulie is the introspective, sharp-witted son of two of the most emotionally complex and quietly powerful people in the world. Born into a legacy of heroes, Paulie stands out for one simple but soul-shaping reason: he’s entirely human. No powers, no enhancements, no special abilities. Just Paulie.

But that doesn’t mean he’s ordinary.

Personality:

Paulie is observant and introspective, with a dry sense of humor and a biting wit he uses both as armor and sword. He’s naturally perceptive, often noticing tension before anyone says a word.

Despite his intelligence and emotional maturity, Paulie is deeply conflicted. He harbors quiet resentment over his powerlessness, something he’s internalized as a failing. He loves his parents, but it’s hard not to feel like he missed out on something vital, growing up in the literal and emotional orbit of superpowered beings. He sometimes asks himself if his parents see him as a disappointment, even though they’ve never implied or thought it.

He’s loyal to a fault, protective of those he loves, and much more idealistic than he lets on. A part of him does want to help people like his parents do, but he’s unsure what that looks like for someone without powers. He feels pulled between proving himself and learning to accept himself.

Strengths:

Emotionally intuitive, especially with others in distress

Gifted writer and storyteller—he journals religiously and secretly writes fiction

Unshakable loyalty and resilience—he keeps going, even when he feels lost

Deep empathy, though he hides it behind sarcasm

Weaknesses:

Self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy

Prone to bottling emotions until they erupt

Often pushes people away when he’s hurting

Overcompensates by trying to be the “smartest” in the room

Relationships:

Eve (Mom): Paulie idolizes Eve more than he lets on. They’re similar in their tendency to put others first, but he’s also frustrated by how much of herself she gave up to be a hero. Sometimes he wonders if she regrets not having a "normal" life—and whether he was worth it. Their relationship is tender but full of unspoken questions.

Caelum (Dad): With Caelum, Paulie shares a quiet, layered connection. They understand each other emotionally, often communicating more with looks and silences than words. Caelum is one of the few people Paulie doesn’t feel the need to “perform” for—but he also knows his dad is holding back a lot, which makes Paulie feel like he has to carry the emotional weight sometimes.

Character Arc:

Paulie’s biggest struggle is identity. In a world of powers, legacy, and extraordinary people, he feels like a footnote. He’s not sure where he belongs or what he's meant to do, especially when people constantly expect him to follow in his parents’ footsteps. His journey is one of self-definition—figuring out who he is, not in spite of his lack of powers, but because of it.

Trivia:

He was named after two very important people in Eve's life: her bioligcal mother, Polly, and Dr. Elias Brandyworth.

Inherited his pink irises and love for the color from his grandma Polly.

Loves when his mom tells him stories about her real family; it makes Paulie wish he got to meet them.

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anyways do any of yall have any invincible next gens youd like to share bc i love that shit sm

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traditional art done during my trip to NY except the camera quality is ass💔

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Is it ok if i call this canon? Bc im calling it canon

I interpreted the “i miss william” line from 307 (which was confirmed to be romantic by one of the storyboard artists) as (semi(?)) canon confirmation that mark is lgbt, in my hc he’s bi

I was thinking tho, the maskless invincible is still Mark Grayson, as are all the other variants, so does that mean he’s (on some level) canonically on the lgbt spectrum? Probably, yeah i mean,,,regardless of whatever universe/dimension variant we’re referring to, there are specific built-in pieces of a person that just wouldn’t change, sexuality included

Maybe some variants chose to not explore it. Others could’ve already fallen in love w their eve/amber/rae/kate/etc. There could even be some who fell for their rex/william, so they don’t feel the need to explore further. Could be a mix of both- mark and amber date, break up amicably, then he gets w rex? Idk im rambling and hashtag tired

TLDR: mark grayson is bi change my mind (you can’t)

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@birdssong @iloveladybuglucy @cupids-artist the Collaboration is complete for me! I'll probably make a physical version at some point because I'm better with hand drawing

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hoppy eve-ster🐰🩷

i love eve sm, its a crime how much i just,,,dont draw her??? anyways, here's my design for her in my Indomitable au! appearance-wise, she's rocking shoulder-length hair and a different suit! i also gave her freckles bc i thought they looked cute. now onto some hc's!

so when i first watched the atom eve special, my first impressions of eve's childhood was that she was neurodivergent-coded, more specifically autistic. just the way she was shown to be socially outcast, hyperfixating on one specific special interest, the way her parents/peers talked ab/treated her...i interpreted that as her being a misunderstood nd kid raised in a house where her parents (dad) would've seen any potential diagnosis as a "label for attention" or just "unnecessary"

in my au, eve is autistic and learns to mask very well from an early age. she wears a rosegold fidget ring she created from her powers w little atoms on it that she uses to stim. here's a little bit on her backstory im working on:

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Samantha Eve Wilkins was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, around 2 years old. The signs were there early on—her sensory sensitivities, her intense focus on things she loved, her trouble with loud places or chaotic environments, and her emotional meltdowns that left her exhausted. But her father didn’t want to believe it, he didn’t want anyone to know. Not the neighbors, not the school, and certainly not Eve. So he hid it. Told himself she’d grow out of it, reminding both himself and Betsy her teachers she was just “gifted.” Adam told her she was “too sensitive,” “too particular,” and “too much.”

He shoved the paperwork in a box at the back of his office closet and never brought it up again.

Years later, when Eve is 17 and drifting from her parents more than ever, she stumbles across the file by accident, labeled with her full name. Inside: medical reports, evaluations, early intervention notes. A diagnosis: Autism Spectrum Disorder.

She stares at it for a long time. She doesn’t cry, not at first.

At first, it feels like the floor drops out from under her. Then the confusion hits. Then anger. Why didn’t they tell her? Why did they let her grow up thinking she was just broken in ways she couldn’t name?

But later after the initial shock wears off, something in her shifts.

It starts with a memory: the overwhelming buzz of cafeteria noise when she was younger, how she’d eat in the library instead. The way textures of clothes or tags on her skin could send her spiraling. The way she’d cling to her interests (they called them "obsessions") because they made sense when nothing else did. How being alone was safe.

It clicks. All of it.

She wasn’t a “gifted kid” who burned out. She wasn’t “too sensitive” or “a freak.” She just processed the world differently. 

And that was okay.

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what're your hc's for eve? how did you interpret the message in her special episode? 🤔

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HIIII this is birdssong and I'm here to gather lore for the collab... can you tell me about melee mark's personality + his lore so I can make my part as accurate as it can get ? Thank you :3 /nf

quick warm-up edit of Melee :P

YES im so happy to infodump ab himmmm

Mark Grayson, aka Melee Mark/Meleevincible, is a complicated creature. He got his powers at 17 after breaking a brick to get his second-degree black belt, which he was naturally excited about. Gaining his powers not only meant newfound freedom, but also gave him a chance to prove himself to his father.

Being that he's a "superhero", Nolan wasn't around much at all during Mark's childhood. This left Mark feeling the constant need to fight for his father's attention, additionally making him very insecure and anxious he was failing his father for not having powers throughout his childhood. Mark has major separation anxiety (and is just,,,an anxious person in general) which unfortunately seeps into his future friendships and relationships.

Mark didn’t have many friends growing up, partially because of Nolan’s absence and the pressure of being the “son of Omni-Man.” He was often left alone while Debbie worked, leaving him a lonely, curious kid who tried to fill the void with martial arts, comic books, and training. This planted the seeds for his discipline—but also his desperate need for approval and connection.

Mark got into martial arts young, not to fight, but because it gave him structure, control, and a sense of pride. He wasn’t super strong at age 7, but he was very determined. His instructors became his first true mentors—people who recognized his efforts without conditions.

In terms of his relationship with Debbie, Mark loves her fiercely. Mark’s relationship with his mother is one of the most stabilizing forces in his life. While Nolan was frequently absent under the guise of “hero work,” Debbie was the one who raised Mark, taught him empathy, and fought to preserve his sense of right and wrong. She’s sharp, resilient, and deeply perceptive—traits that made her suspicious of Nolan’s increasingly cold and authoritarian parenting once Mark gained powers. Though Mark struggles to speak up for himself, Debbie’s presence plants seeds of doubt in Nolan’s methods, and reminds Mark of his own values. Her belief in his goodness often clashes with the version of strength Nolan tries to instill in him, creating tension but also giving Mark a moral compass he clings to—even when things get...complicated, to say the least.

Afte gaining his powers, Mark starts to shadow his father a lot more and copies Nolan's every move, regardless of how questionably moral it may seem. When he first gets his powers, Mark is elated. He finally feels like he matters—but this feeling is fragile. Every time he’s praised by Nolan, he’s euphoric. Every time Nolan disapproves, it wrecks him for days. Mark imitates his father’s tactics without fully understanding them—like using excessive force or intimidation. This leads to a few public moments where he goes too far, and afterward, he isolates himself, riddled with guilt.

I imagine there'd eventually be a breaking point for Mark where he finally decides he needs to stick up for not just the innocent lives, but himself too. Nolan puts Mark through brutal, emotionally detached training. It's under the guise of preparing him for “real threats,” but in truth, it’s also a test of Mark’s obedience and potential loyalty to the Empire. Deep down, Mark knows he’s being conditioned to normalize harm and moral compromise...he just doesn't want to believe that the image of his father that he's internalized since childhood is fake.

Everything finally comes to a head during what would be episode 8 if this were adapted into a series. Nolan ends up going too far—ordering Mark to hurt or kill innocents. Mark hesitates, but after hearing how Nolan talks about the humans and how they're beneath him, even Debbie, he disobeys and tries to save them. That’s when everything starts to unravel: it's his first real rebellion, and shit it does not feel good in the moment. Nolan and Mark fight, Mark being a bit stronger than his prime counterpart bc of his 10+ years of martial arts training, but still gets a brutal beating before Nolan abandons his post.

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Magivincible finds cross-dimensional copies of himself and decides to take a selfie, only his counterparts aren't super photogenic 🥀

this was an art trade/collab between me and three other super talented artists!! we drew all of our invincible variants meeting, this was my part :)

owners from top to bottom, left to right:

Meleevincible (mine), Pyrovincible (@cyan-the-one), Magivincible (@cupids-artist), & Nerdvincible (@birdssong)

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Brainstorming My mark variants lore

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aaaand this is exactly why Mark Grayson is one of my favorite characters of all time

One thing that irks me is how so many don't apply what happened to Mark in season 2 to his behavior and decisions in season 3. And not his trauma in general but specific situations he's been in. For example, the reason he doesn't jump to help the twins was because the last time he trusted the word of a complete stranger who said they needed his help because lives were at stake, it was a complete lie and set up by his dad. And it didn't even have to be his dad. It could've been anyone and he just foolishly jumped headlong into that situation and ended up being gone for months. Or, the reason he stays with Eve at the hospital is that the last time he came back to his home, a "safe place" that was supposed to be watched and guarded by the GDA, was only to find Armstrong terrorizing his mom and baby brother, Debbie's arm ripped in two and barely holding onto consciousness. And now Armstrong's back and Eve's in a coma, utterly defenseless, in a "safe place" that's watched and guarded by the GDA. Even Anissa showing up on his date and threatening Amber's life with a hand around her neck mostly likely played a part his decision to stay with Eve, considering there was equally psychotic, merciless Viltrumites roaming around, specifically there with a mission to hurt him just like Anissa was.

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burgervincible!! he falls somewhere in between sinister and mohawk in terms of cuntiness 🥰

Invincible variant #20: Burger Mark/Burgervincible

Mark in this universe doesn't get his powers until he's about done with college here. By this point, he's overworked, hating school, has zero social life...and holds one hell of a grudge against his job at the local Burger Mart. By the time he finally gets his powers, Mark is pretty much on his last string of sanity from having to work in food/customer service for almost a decade. Its then that he decides that the Burger Mart will not only be his first target, but also his home base of sorts.

He's always covered in some mysterious red gunk. Is it blood? Ketchup? Paint? Ask all you want, but he never gives a straight answer. Burgers make up about 98% of his diet, but what's in the burgers he eats? Again, asking questions will only waste time and energy.

Burger Mark always has this crazed smile on his face, heavy bags under his eyes, and dilated pupils. When stressed, annoyed, or on the brink of snapping, he laughs and cackles maniacally; always an unsettling site to unsuspecting opponents.

As if he wasn't annoying enough, Burger Mark will sometimes speak in food puns when he's in combat:

"You just bit off more than you can chew."

"Did someone order a knuckle sandwich?"

"I'm the main course- and you're just the appetizer."

...and so on.

Unsurprisingly, Burger Mark is a loner in his universe. Others think he's either a total creep or unhinged, but mostly both. He doesn't have a partner in this universe, nor does he particularly care enough to explore that

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actually love this sm hold up

Someone asked me if I could do art for the Gothvincible AU, so here you go! Have some redrawings!

(Sorry if they suck. My art skills genuinely stink 😂)

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Love your writing and notes OP, how bittersweet🥺💔 Can’t wait to read more :)

MarxRex and the “after”

*For the few people who actually saw the original, Just a heads up, yes I did I post this like a couple of days ago, but I flubbed the writing and was like, this ain't right. So I made the post private pretty quickly so I could fix it. I rewrote the entire section to what I feel would be more accurate to the tone. Now that it has been fixed, I am making it public again*

So let’s say MarkRex made it to the endgame. Wahoo, yippee 🥳🥳 but what happens now, what exactly is their future together? 

While there are many facets to consider I am currently pondering how aging would affect a MarkRex relationship.

Viltrumite lifespans are in the > 5,000 while humans can hardly break 100 at the best of times normally. Rex doesn’t have the luxury of de-aging or being immortal. Without intervention Rex would die first and relatively soon when comparing it to the total lifespan of a Viltrumite. 

So my question is: Would Rex die of old age before Mark?

That might seem like some silly question, because didn’t I already answer it? Like what do you mean Tom, he is fully human of course he is going to die at some point, wasn’t that Omni-Man’s argument in the first season??

What I mean is, who is to say there isn’t an advanced race out there who knows how to fix telomeres, cure cancer and stave off organ failure? Somebody out there in the universe probably has better healthcare 🤣. Or maybe what if they follow Rudy and the Mauler Twins lead? 

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On one hand if he does eventually die (with a normal life span or an augmented one) I think it could be really cute and bitter sweet.

For example:

silver fox!Rex joking around that Mark is making him look like a cradle robber.

Massaging away aches and pains ☺️.

Rex complaining that he doesn’t need to be monitored and carried around all the time.

Although it is also sad in the sense that both Rex and Mark know that Rex doesn’t have much time left but they approach it in 2 very different ways. Mark is in straight denial mode and does not want to think about it in the slightest. He starts internally freaking out and spiraling every-time Rex’s old age becomes un-ignorable.

Rex on the other hand (as the one who is actually dying) embraces it more so, and understands that his end is an inevitable reality. Making sure when he passes away that Mark is not alone when it happens and in the aftermath.

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It starts, as most days do, in the morning.

Mark notices something is off the moment Rex climbs into his lap instead of taking his usual seat across from him. Close up, it is easy to see how restless Rex is.

Mark takes his husband's hands in his own. "What is wrong, dear?"

"You have to promise not to freak out."

Amused, Marks swears, "I promise I won't freak out."

Rex's face darkens. "I am being serious, Mark."

Mark quickly straightens up, alert. Rex hardly ever used his name unless it was important, preferring instead the multitudes of pet names he had come up with over the years. He studied his husband, hoping to find a clue about what was so troubling that it warranted a first-name basis.

Rex inhales shakily, "I'm dying."

Mark's grip tightens. His first instinct is to deny it. "I thought we agreed not to joke about things like this."

"I am not joking, Mark." Rex’s voice is devastatingly quiet. "To be honest, I wish I were."

Mark immediately shoots up from his seat and onto his feet, scooping up Rex, who yelps in surprise.

"You said you wouldn't freak out!"

Mark storms through the halls, going as fast as he can without jostling Rex. "We've talked about this. If you're feeling unwell, you need to see Dr. Jelva immediately."

Rex shakes his head. "Mark, you need to listen to me. The treatments have stopped working."

"The doctors—" Rex's voice fades a little as he turns away. "They don't think I will make it to see next year."

Mark stumbles, faltering at the declaration, but his voice comes out firm: "We will find new doctors then. Or call Eve! For goodness sake! You. Are. Not. Dying!"

A beat passes, and his voice cracks, betraying his desperation: "We...we can grow you a new body if we have to!"

"Mark"

Rex’s voice is soft: "Baby, look at me please."

"I wouldn't have told you if I hadn't already thought of that. There are no doctors, the clones are not going to stabilize soon enough for a mind transfer, and I am not going to traumatize one of my oldest friends like that."

Rex gently guided Mark’s face back toward him. His calloused thumbs traced over Mark’s cheeks, gently wiping away his silent tears. He waits, patient, until Mark finally meets his gaze.

"I've lived a good life." Rex weakly chuckled, “I mean, I’ve outlasted all my haters by several centuries and have a smoking hot emperor as a husband; what more can I ask for, right?”

When he doesn't get a response Rex huffs, "Tough crowd," which draws a painful laugh out of Mark.

He meets Mark's gaze with quiet resolve: "If this is going to be the end, I don't want to spend it trapped in a hospital bed, waiting for a miracle. Whatever time I have left, I want to spend with you, actually living."

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On the other hand. We could just let them be happy, no angst whatsoever 😆

*personal thoughts and hot take down below the cut. BUT be warned there are spoilers for the end of the invincible comic in there too

Me personally, I am proponent of him dying earlier than Mark. I think it is more impactful and meaningful. Eve is a darling but I literally cannot with her old age fake out death at the end of the comics. I was booing, booing I tell you.

I feel like it unintentionally cheapens some of the themes in invincible. Like Omni-Man breaking free from his Viltrumite indoctrination about short lived species. The regret at calling Debbie a pet. Even the other Viltrumites settling down on Earth with their own families they learn to love dearly, even though they are going to die way sooner then them. Because it isn’t about longevity, but the meaning made with the time spent together.

I really like how the show disenchantment phrased it, “Love isn’t just the movement love happens, love is the memories long after it is gone”.

They could of had a beautiful moment like the one Betty and Petrichov have at the end of Fiona and Cake 😭

But nope Mark has an immortal wife that regenerates into a 20-something hot chick 🙄. I know it is supposed to be like a call back that 500 years later Mark has everything but his dad, but bruh 😑 Debbie is dead, Oliver is dead, 85% of his OG friends are dead. Like let Eve die bro, the “everything” could have just been his daughter. Killing me with this malarky. This is my hot take.

Honestly just thinking about it grinds my gears.

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"It's About Time!"

accompanying mini story of my melee!Mark's power origins under the cut 😋

Mark Grayson was no stranger to anxiety. 

Countless times, he’d watched his local superhero father, Omni-Man, fight numerous enemies, face off against aliens, and even get pulled into various dimensions…but if he were being honest, none of those were quite as nerve-wracking to witness compared to how he currently felt. 

Mark stood in his high school’s gymnasium, the last place he wanted to be early on a Saturday morning. However, he felt he could make an exception this one time; after all, he was finally getting his black belt in taekwondo after years of intense training! 

He shifted uncomfortably, his dobok and bodan belt suddenly feeling heavy and tight on his body as stuffy, hot air seemed to settle around only him. Thirty feet in front of him sat a red brick, which rested on top of two cinder blocks: the intended target. His arms were placed straight at his side as he chewed on his lip, eyes occasionally sweeping over the crowd in search of something, or rather, someone.

Mark had completed what he considered the ‘easiest’ part of the entire test, which consisted of performing three randomized color belt forms, three rounds of sparring with three different people, and each designated color belt kick. In between himself and his ultimate goal stood two training instructors, each of whom held wooden boards that he was supposed to break. Mark silently watched as his fellow dojang brother next to him sailed into his board, two satisfying snaps of wood echoing throughout the gymnasium with each kick. He continued to observe as the other student approached his brick; their master was saying something to him, but Mark couldn’t hear from this distance. 

Knowing he was up next, Mark felt his chest tighten in anticipation. In an effort to distract himself, he let himself scan the crowd once again, attempting to locate his parents. 

Was Dad able to make it?

He thought, brown eyes bouncing from unfamiliar face to face. Finally he spotted Debbie, who flashed a bright, ever-supportive smile, waving animatedly at her son. Mark couldn’t help but chuckle, throwing up a quick peace sign as he took a deep breath. He wasn’t sure how, but Debbie always seemed to manage to calm his nerves. Mark shifted his gaze to Debbie’s left, right, then above…yup, just as he suspected. This would be the sixth belt ceremony Nolan missed, and his black belt graduation at that! 

Why do I get my hopes up? Of course he wasn’t gonna show. 

Mark suddenly frowned at himself, giving his head a little shake. 

No, you stop that! People’s lives come first, not some stupid ceremony! It’s not like this’ll be my last black belt graduation or whatever, I’ll-

“Bodan belt Grayson, get into your breaking stance!” 

His master’s voice barked, snapping Mark out of his anxiety-induced trance. He instantly raised his fists, widening his stance as he narrowed his eyes, fixating on the first board in front of him. 

“Yes sir!” 

On the master’s cue Mark lunged forward, allowing the familiar, freeing feeling of adrenaline take over his mind. Gracefully, he performed his first move, a jumping front kick, successfully snapping the wooden board in two. Not giving himself a chance to falter or second-guess, Mark instantly prepared himself to pull off the final strike: a flying side kick. After a running start, he effortlessly sailed into the final board, unable to hold back his glee as he heard the familiar crack as it broke in half. 

Upon reaching the brick, Mark and his master bowed to each other before positioning himself in front of it. 

“Breathe and count to three. Don’t hesitate, but remember to keep your proper stance so you don’t hurt yourself,” the master admonished, taking a kneel as he watched Mark carefully. 

The audience’s chatter and existence seemed to fade; all Mark could see was the long, skinny brick perched in front of him. After a couple of practice movements, the teenager drew in a deep breath, raising his right arm for the final time, every muscle coiling in anticipation. A guttural, focus-filled yell followed, echoing throughout the gymnasium. 

“KIIAAY!” 

Mark thrust his closed fist downward, not unlike he’d done countless times before. However, things felt…different this time. 

The brick didn’t just break, it shattered into little pieces. The cinder blocks underneath, which were supposed to remain intact, buckled and crumbled apart as if they were made of paper. A deafening crunch echoed through the room, followed by the stunned silence of the crowd; even the master sat slack-jawed. 

It wasn’t everyday that a 15-year-old was able to effortlessly shatter two layers of solid concrete with his bare hands. 

“It’s about time!” Mark mumbled softly to himself, a contagious grin creeping across his face as the crowd slowly began snapping out of their trance and cheered for the teenager. He bowed one last time to his master before returning to his previous spot on the mat, his dojang sister walking forward to begin her test. Mark turned towards the crowd once again and gave a thumbs up, beaming his chipped smile at his teary-eyed mother.

If only Dad could’ve seen that…wait, now I can go on missions and hang out with him more! 

Mark continued smirking to himself, imagining all the cool ways he was about to help Omni-Man keep the world a better, safer place with his awesome new powers.

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my mark variant is super special to me bc i also used to do taekwondo when i was his age :') i miss it sometimes. it was nostalgic getting to go back through my black belt manual and look at all the forms, kicks, and oaths we had to learn.

anyways i heart melee!mark <3

[iloveladybuglucy]

Bright star in a dark reality💫

new invincible oc drop!! this is Vega Grayson, more info/mini bio below:

Vega Grayson

Nickname(s): Vee, VeeVee

Name meaning: Star of the same name

Parent(s): Mark Grayson, Rex Sloan

Age: Child (9)

Gender: Female

Species: Viltrumite (1/4) / Human (3/4) hybrid

Backstory/Personality:

There isn't much Vega won't say, regardless of someone's status or importance. She's a total loud-mouth and can be highly opinionated, often cracking jokes at inappropriate times. That being said, Vega is friendly and has no problems interjecting herself into conversations, but she is socially awkward and seems to not know when it's a good itme to be brutally honest with someone (it almost never is). Vega is very curious and bold, refusing to leave a mystery unsolved. She lives for adventure and loves the adrenaline rush she gets from experiencing new things. Currently, Vega just got her powers but isn't very good at using them; she's clumsy, doesn't know her own strength, and gets easily distracted by everything around her while flying.

Appearance/Biology Breakdown:

Vega is the biological daughter of Mark and Rex, created via a combonation of their DNA's thanks to assistance from scientists on Talescria. She grew inside a giant tube, with her parents, grandma Debbie, and even uncle Oliver coming to visit her everyday. Rex would bring his home magazines and thumb through them, talking endlessly about their prices and designs; by the time Vega was born, she attached very quickly to Rex specifically, seemingly recognizing his voice.

Appearance-wise, Vega has short, deep-red hair which is in space buns in the shape of stars. She has a darker complexion like Rex, also sharing his nose shape, dimples, and signature smirk. However, Vega has more of Mark's face shape, along with his brown eye color and shape. She shares Debbie's eyebrow shape and eyelashes, and her blue eye is the same color as Nolan's. Her blue eye is a reference to her namesake, the Vega star, which is bluish-white in color. She wears clothes with stars, moons, and clouds on them, accompanied by jeans and running sneakers.

[iloveladybuglucy]

he's practically [TITLE CARD]

my invincible variant, melee!Mark, in the issue 1 pose😎😎😎 (he's like a parasite in my brain lately omfg)