Battle Beast vs. Conquest: The Epic Showdown Fans Have Been Waiting For Arrives June 17

After years of anticipation and teasing, the long-awaited confrontation between Battle Beast and Conquest is finally here. Invincible Universe: Battle Beast Issue #10 hits comic shops on June 17, 2025, delivering the explosive showdown fans have been demanding.

This issue not only resolves the mystery of how Battle Beast wound up in the Viltrumite prison that Allen releases him from but also delivers a carnage-filled brawl between two of the most formidable characters in the Invincible universe.

The Battle Beast comic spinoff, written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Ryan Ottley, follows the galaxy-hopping warrior as he relentlessly pursues his ultimate goal: death in glorious combat against a superior opponent. Since the conclusion of the original Invincible comic series—and fueled by the renewed interest from the Prime Video television adaptation—fans have flocked to purchase the Battle Beast series.

In June 2025, Image Comics and Skybound Entertainment ordered a third print run of the Battle Beast debut issue after it sold out not once, but twice. The series has also been a commercial powerhouse, ranking as one of the best-selling comic series of 2025. Nearly a year later, the comic continues to thrive; in March 2025, Battle Beast Issue #7 was among the top 20 best-selling comic books, securing the third position for Image Comics releases and the second spot for non-Marvel or DC comics.

With such staggering sales and the resurgent interest in Conquest’s backstory, the demand for another Invincible Universe comic is undeniable. The question isn’t *if* another series should launch—it’s *who* should headline it. The answer? Invincible Universe: Conquest.

Why Conquest Deserves His Own Comic

The emotional weight of Conquest’s character was amplified in the final moments of Invincible season 3’s finale, where his vulnerable monologue and the infamous blood heart moment during his globe-spanning battle with Mark left a lasting impact on viewers. These scenes not only spawned original characters and variants but also highlighted Kirkman’s intent to deepen Conquest’s narrative beyond his limited appearances in the show and comics.

A solo Conquest comic would not only satisfy fans but also allow Kirkman and Ottley to explore the complex themes of loneliness, imperialism, and violence that define his character. The potential for storytelling here is vast—why not delve into the implications of a millennia-long life spent conquering?

Kirkman has already hinted at more to explore regarding Conquest. In a March 2025 interview with Variety, he addressed the Viltrumite’s popularity in the show, stating:

“If a character becomes popular at Marvel or DC, they bring them back over and over and over again until they are less popular. By trying to make Invincible something that celebrates traditional superhero storytelling but also tries to play against type, no matter how popular Conquest got, we’ve told his story. That’s all you get. There’s a lot left on the table that I would love to get to at some point. Because of that, you’ll see a lot more stuff with Conquest in the show.”

The appetite for more Conquest content is clear, and the solution is straightforward: bring Invincible Universe: Conquest to life.