Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 9th Printing Tan Eng Huat Cover

On Sale 9/9/2026 – This item will ship two days before the on-sale date.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #1 9th Printing features a new cover by Tan Eng Huat for Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley's breakout Invincible Universe launch, back in stores for a ninth time by popular demand.

Quick Facts

• Publisher: Image Comics / Skybound
• Writer: Robert Kirkman
• Artist: Ryan Ottley
• Cover Artist (9th Printing): Tan Eng Huat
• Price: $3.99
• Format: Single issue, 40 pages
• Distributor SKU: 0726IM8297

The Story

THE BEST NEW (NOT QUITE A) SUPERHERO SERIES IN THE UNIVERSE! Cursed with an unquenchable thirst for violence, Battle Beast searches the universe for the one warrior mightier than him — and a glorious death, his only reward. But even in a universe of mighty Viltrumites like Invincible and Omni-Man, it seems no one may be able to stop the galaxy's deadliest warrior... unless he does the unthinkable. Kirkman and Ottley present the most demanded Invincible story of all time.

Why This Printing Matters

Battle Beast #1 has sold through eight consecutive printings, an unusually high number that reflects how strongly this launch caught on with both longtime Invincible fans and new readers. Each printing carries its own guest cover artist, making this 9th Printing a distinct, lower-print-run collectible from Tan Eng Huat rather than a simple reprint.

Common Questions

Do I need to have read Invincible first? No — this is billed as accessible to new readers, with no spoilers for the main Invincible series.

Is this the same story as the 1st printing? Yes, identical interior content — only the cover art changes between printings.