The co-creator of Invincible has dreamed up the ultimate crossover, imagining what it would be like to pit Invincible against Superman in an all-out brawl. Artist Ryan Ottley suggested that an epic confrontation between Mark Grayson and the Man of Steel would invariably “be a gore fest like you wouldn’t believe.”

In response to a question during a Reddit AMA, Ottley conceived of the most jaw-dropping way to integrate Invincible into the DC Universe for the perfect dream collaboration. In his post, he hypothesizes a dream fight between Invincible and Superman that would be so grandiose in scale that the likes of Lobo, the Viltrumites, and Lex Luthor would all need to get involved.

For a comic series notorious for being bloody, Ottley rightly assumes that such a combination could be a “bloodbath,” perhaps the biggest that DC Comics would have ever seen.

Artist Ryan Ottley On The Violent Potential Of Superman Vs. Invincible

A “Bloodbath” Waiting To Happen

During a Reddit AMA, one user asked the Invincible co-creator and illustrator if there was any crossover or team-up with anyone that Ryan Ottley would like to see. “Bonus points for any details,” the user added. And just like that, Ottley delivered with a fantastic bit of comic book fantasy booking. Ottley had the following to say:

Oh, definitely Superman. And it would be a gore fest like you wouldn’t believe. Viltrumites would get Batman and Lobo on their side and they’d construct a plan to take down Clark and his entire Kryptonian race. Clark would hire Lex [Luthor] out of desperation to help him survive. Let the bloodbath happen DC, don’t be afraid.

While Ottley doesn’t detail the reason why exactly they’d want to fight, Invincible already doesn’t respect Superman. If he’s already not a fan out of pettiness, it’s plausible to imagine them at odds with higher stakes on the line.

Perhaps what is even more fascinating than the prospect of “Invincible vs. Superman” is the supporting players that could be involved, according to Ottley. While Lobo wanting a piece of Superman for himself shouldn’t come as a surprise – as Lobo’s presence is enough to insult the Man of Steel sometimes – Invincible somehow convincing Batman to join him against one of his most trusted allies is an incredible prospect to consider. All in all, Ryan Ottley’s response to the question is a fun “what if” to consider, if nothing else.

Invincible Would Push Superman To His Limit

No Holding Back

Superman isn’t as infamous for having bloody, knock-down-drag-out battles with his foes as frequently as Invincible is, but that doesn’t mean the Man of Steel doesn’t know anything about brutality. Readers shouldn’t forget how Superman is portrayed in the Injustice comics, showing that when Clark Kent allows his rage to speak for him, then he becomes an absolute menace. The same can be said for Mark Grayson when at his most furious. If Invincible and Superman allowed themselves to rage out, especially with their allies by their side, their showdown truly would be a bloodbath for the ages.

Source: Reddit