Omni-Man
Creation & Design
Omni-Man was created by writer Robert Kirkman and artist Cory Walker as part of the Invincible series, designed to be a subversion of the traditional superhero archetype.Early Years
Nolan Grayson, known as Omni-Man, initially appears as a heroic figure and father to Mark Grayson (Invincible), but his true Viltrumite nature and mission are gradually revealed.Character Development
Throughout the series, Nolan's character evolves from a seemingly noble hero to a complex antagonist, showcasing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral dilemmas of power.Cultural Reception
Omni-Man has been well-received as a compelling character, praised for his depth and the moral complexities he brings to the superhero genre.Character Details
Real Name:
Nolan Grayson
Aliases:
Omni-Man, Nolan Grayson
Species:
Viltrumite
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Guardians of the Globe, Viltrumite Empire
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Flight, Longevity, Enhanced senses
Weight:
220lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Key Facts
1st appearance of Invincible
1st appearance of Omni-Man, the father of Invincible
1st appearance of Deborah Grayson, the mother of Invincible
1st appearance of Titan
1st appearance of William Clockwell, Invincible's best friend
1st appearance of David Hiles, a physics teacher
1st cameo appearance of Atom Eve
1st cameo appearance of Science Dog, on a comic cover being read by Mark
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,800
Key Facts
1st appearance of Invincible
1st appearance of Omni-Man, the father of Invincible
1st appearance of Deborah Grayson, the mother of Invincible
1st appearance of Titan
1st appearance of William Clockwell, Invincible's best friend
1st appearance of David Hiles, a physics teacher
1st cameo appearance of Atom Eve
1st cameo appearance of Science Dog, on a comic cover being read by Mark
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,800
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Allen the Alien
1st full appearance of Atom Eve
1st appearance of the Mauler Twins
1st appearance of Robot
1st appearance of Rex-Splode
1st appearance of Dupli-Kate
Origin of Omni-Man
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,506
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Allen the Alien
1st full appearance of Atom Eve
1st appearance of the Mauler Twins
1st appearance of Robot
1st appearance of Rex-Splode
1st appearance of Dupli-Kate
Origin of Omni-Man
Copies ordered by retailers: 8,506
Key Facts
Origin of Omni-Man
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,610
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Omni-Man is telling his son Mark, aka Invincible, about their planet of origin, Viltrum
The panels shown in issue #11 are reproduced in Invincible #102, but the story there is narrated by Grand Regent Thragg, who identifies himself, creating ambiguity as to whether the figure depicted in issue #11 is Thragg, since the original account is told by Omni-Man
Key Facts
Origin of Omni-Man
Copies ordered by retailers: 5,610
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Omni-Man is telling his son Mark, aka Invincible, about their planet of origin, Viltrum
The panels shown in issue #11 are reproduced in Invincible #102, but the story there is narrated by Grand Regent Thragg, who identifies himself, creating ambiguity as to whether the figure depicted in issue #11 is Thragg, since the original account is told by Omni-Man
Key Facts
1st appearance of Oliver Grayson, Mark's half brother who later becomes Kid Omni-Man
Key Facts
1st appearance of Oliver Grayson, Mark's half brother who later becomes Kid Omni-Man
Key Facts
Crossover appearance of Omni-Man, final panel
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Crossover appearance of Omni-Man
Cover art inspired by Superman #276 (1974)
Key Facts
Crossover appearance of Omni-Man
Cover art inspired by Superman #276 (1974)
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Death of Omni-Man
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