‘Invincible Universe: Battle Beast’ #5 Ferocious First Look

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 by co-creators, writer Robert Kirkman and artist Ryan Ottley is out next month and so Skybound/Image Comics have shared a preview for the issue. And now, so have we:

“Perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, the bestselling ongoing series reveals the secret story of crowd favorite Battle Beast in what is the most demanded Invincible story of all time! Battle Beast is not only slaughtering his enemies…he’s breaking every sales record along the way! 

Discover the secret origin of Prince Salaka! And has Battle Beast finally met a worthy challenge?” 

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #5 is out on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025 from Skybound/Image Comics with the following covers:

• Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni 
• Cover B by Tony Moore 
• Cover C (1:10 Incentive) (Connecting) by E.J. Su 
• Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Yasmine Putri
• Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Matt Wagner & Brennan Wagner
• Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Esad Ribic