During the Invincible comic book, our hero’s name wasn’t damaged too badly in the Invincible War. There were certainly people who believed the other Invincibles were him despite some of the physical features differing from the Mark Grayson of their Earth and the sightings worldwide. However, it wouldn’t be shocking if that changed in the show. The addition of social media spreading conspiracy theories will hurt Invincible's reputation. Plus, Conquest is here and his upcoming fight will further damage the world.
After everything that happened in the seventh episode of Prime Video's Invincible season 3, Conquest showing up when he did was flawlessly executed. The creative team recognized that the source material did it so well that nothing needed to change. Mark met his next challenge after seeing another dead body and that put him in a state of rage. And, right before the episode ends, the two Viltrumites fly at each other with nothing between them but time and opportunity. That left viewers with a reason to get ready for the season finale.
What's next for Invincible?
Conquest showing up starts a new chapter in the life of Mark Grayson. For starters, it will be the first time he’s fought a powerful Viltrumite and held his own against them. His fights with his father (Omni-Man), his battles with three Viltrumites on planet Thraxa, and later with Anissa were all beatdowns. Thankfully, Mark has gotten stronger, faster, and more durable since then. And yet, despite all of his training, he still won’t be on the same level as Conquest. Not even close.
The season finale of Invincible will undoubtedly feature a fight more brutal than Omni-Man's showdown with Mark in season 1. Nolan was still holding back when he was fighting his son because, despite what he was saying, he still loved Mark. If this fight is anything like the comics, Conquest will hold back too. The difference is that Conquest is suppressing his strength because he’s having fun. It’s the first time he’s been able to cut loose in a while so he’s savoring the moment. That will become a mistake Conquest will regret.
This fight along with the Invincible War will give Mark a new look at life. He’s been holding back and trying not to kill people. After seeing what that gets him, he will likely become more brutal and willing to kill people without hesitating. A mentality that will get him in trouble and directly affect the entire world.
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