Invincible season 4 reveals a twist that inspired James Gunn's Superman

Robert Kirkman was inspired by DC Comics, but now DC seems to be following his lead The superhero turned mass murderer Omni-Man in Invincible is so closely inspired by Superman that creator Robert Kirkman originally wanted to call the character Supra-Man. (Kirkman only backed off because he was afraid of legal action from DC Comics.) But a reveal in the show's season 4 premiere, which adapts the Viltrumite War comic book arc originally published in 2010, reveals how that inspiration now seems to be going in the opposite direction. There are big similarities between the motives of the Viltrumites in Invincible and the Kryptonians in James Gunn’s Superman. [Ed. note: This article contains major spoilers for the Invincible season 4 premiere and 2025's Superman] Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) has changed his story about why he was sent to Earth several times in the series run. He originally claimed the Viltrumites were a benevolent people who send delegates throughout the universe to protect less advanced civilizations. That tale earned Omni-Man acceptance from the members of the Justice League-like Guardians of the Globe, and he proved his value by defending humanity from numerous threats. B