Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #9

Ryan Ottley's cover for issue #9 plants Battle Beast at the foot of an ornate staircase, brandishing a massive flaming sword while a towering, shadowy figure looms ominously at the top — the scale and tension doing all the talking. Robert Kirkman's Invincible Universe series has always found compelling corners for its ensemble, and this 2026 installment looks to push the ferocious alien warrior into suitably grand surroundings. Colorist Annalisa Leoni's warm golds and deep purples give the whole scene a striking, almost regal atmosphere that makes the impending clash feel appropriately epic.