‘The Astounding Wolf-Man’ And ‘Tech Jacket’ Get New Compendium Editions From Skybound
by Olly MacNamee
Skybound/Image Comics are looking to expand its Invincible Universe by bringing to the reading public’s attention two previous series set in the Invincible Universe. Those series, getting a compendium edition, are Tech Jacket and The Astounding Wolf-Man, both coming in November 2025.
Tech Jacket Compendium will collect Tech Jacket #1-8, Tech Jacket Digital #1-3, and Tech Jacket (2013) #1-12 retelling the “origins of high school student Zack Thompson as the galaxy’s most unexpected hero.” Created by Robert Kirkman and E.J. Su Tech Jecket debuted in a 2002 series before returning in new adventures from Joe Keatinge and Khary Randolph. And now this collection features an all-new cover by E.J. Su and Dave McCaig.
Robert Kirkman said:
“It’s been a pleasant surprise seeing the interest in both of these series spiking after their appearances in season 3 of Invincible! Tech Jacket and Wolf-Man are key characters in the larger Invincible Universe and it’s awesome seeing them get a moment in the sun. It only made sense to release the series in the best format in comics! I love Compendiums!”
E.J. Su. added:
“It’s crazy to look back on these books 20-some years later. Not only that it was my first book at one of the major publishers, but also it was the first time that I got to apply a lot of my childhood inspirations such as Ultraman, Kamen Rider, Gundam and Space Sheriff, just to name a few, to create a character of my own. Then to see what Khary Randolph and Joe Keatinge did later with the character, and to see how far the character has come along from the date of his creation. It has been an incredible journey.”
As for the The Astounding Wolf-Man Compendium, it collects The Astounding Wolf-Man #1-25 and Invincible #57 from co-creators Kirkman and Jason Howard:
“When Gary Hampton is mauled and left for dead, his life takes a drastic turn as the Astounding Wolf-Man! Created in 2007, this volume features Wolf-Man facing threats from across the world, encountering new allies like Invincible, and new foes he never expected!”
Both Tech Jacket Compendium and The Astounding Wolf-Man Compendium will be out on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 in comic book stores, and at booksellers, and online on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.
