The Invincible Universe is expanding once again, as Robert Kirkman has announced at San Diego Comic-Con that Capes, his long-out-of-print superhero series, is getting remastered editions from Skybound. And not only that, it’s coming back for new issues, as well.
Co-created with artist Mark Englert, Capes focuses on a group of heroes for hire who work 9-to-5 jobs as superheroes. Set in the Invincible Universe, the series was first released 20 years ago, and the new editions will feature new art and dialogue from Kirkman and Englert.
Following the release of the remasters, Benito Cereno will take over writing duties on Capes, alongside Englert. And they’ll be continuing the original series’s numbering with Capes #7.
“With so much excitement surrounding all things Invincible-related, I knew we had to get Capes back in print!” said Kirkman via press release. “Revisiting the original issues was so much fun, we knew we couldn’t stop there. I love these characters and it was a thrill to get to introduce the world to Bolt, Kid Thor and Knockout in Invincible season 3. If the world wants more Capes how can we not give it to them?”
Added Englert, “When Robert contacted me out of the blue and asked if I wanted to recolor Capes, I was super excited. I wasn’t expecting going over the old pages to feel so therapeutic, almost mentoring my younger self to bring the art up to par with rest of the amazing books in the Skybound library. When we made the decision to go all in, really remaster the art beyond the colors, adding backgrounds, fixing up faces or figures, my passion for drawing sequential pages was rekindled and I wanted to keep going. Creating brand new Capes stories with Robert and Benito has been a dream come true!”
“It’s been a real thrill to get to dive back into the Invincible Universe, especially into some of its less-explored corners,” said Benito Cereno. “Any Invincible fan might spend time wondering about the off-panel adventures of Allen the Alien or the Immortal, but it takes a real weirdo to wonder what Battery Bill and Brain Boy were up to during the Viltrumite War. And luckily for me, I get a chance to be that weirdo, officially, together with my old pal, Mark Englert!”
Capes #1 features covers by both Invincible series artists, contributing creator Ryan Ottley and co-creator Cory Walker. The stacked lineup includes a main cover by Ryan Ottley, an open-to-order cover by Mark Englert, a 1:10 incentive variant by Cory Walker, a 1:25 incentive variant by Jahnoy Lindsay, a 1:50 incentive black-and-white variant by Ryan Ottley, and a blank sketch cover.
Check out the synopsis, covers, and pages below. Capes #1 hits stores on November 19, 2025 with covers by Ryan Ottley, Cory Walker, Englert, and Jahnoy Lindsay.
BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! CAPTAIN COSMIC! CLAIRE VOYANT! BIG BRAIN! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! Welcome to Capes Inc, employers of your favorite superheroes that protect New York City – well, at least when they’re on the clock – from threats like MACHINE HEAD, TITAN…and now are in the crosshairs of an enemy they never expected!
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