Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 3, episodes 1-6.Ever since the very first episode,Invincible’stitle gag has been a large part of the show that has become increasingly iconic over the years, but season 3 undeniably had the best one yet. Unlike many other TV shows,Invincibledoesn’t have an introduction sequence; instead, it uses a simple title card in each episode, but this doesn’t always drop at the beginning.Throughout season 1, characters were constantly cut off before they could say the protagonist’s name, with the title card being used in place of the audio, which is ajokeInvinciblehas repeatedover the years.
Invincibleseason 2 flipped the title jokeon its head during its premiere, as various characters actually said the word “Invincible” throughout the episode, until the card cut off its main antagonist, offering an excellent payoff. Since then, the tradition has largely gone back to normal, offering some clever variables in the process, such as the screen breaking more and more in season 2. However, season 3 has provided the tradition’s best use yet, as years of doing the same joke over and over allowed the title card gag to be used for storytelling purposes, and it was extremely effective.
Powerplex’s Emotional Speech Is The Perfect Use Of Invincible’s Title Card Gag
Invincible Uses One Of Its Most Iconic Traditions To Amplify The Villain’s Emotional Rant
Season 3, episode 6 producedInvincible’s best title gag yet, as it wasn’t used for a small moment of humor, but instead as a major storytelling element. After Scott Duvall’s transformation to Powerplex is complete, he takes to the streets to confront Invincible, demanding the hero answers for his crimes. During his monologue, the villain repeatedly calls out the protagonist, and while it is implied that he says Mark’s name over and over again, we never actually hear it, as each time he mentions Invincible, the dialog is replaced by a title card that gets increasingly aggressive with each appearance.
Having already mentioned the lead character repeatedly, the passion in Scott’s voice continues to grow, and the anger becomes more prominent, leading to the police asking Scott what he wants. In response, he claims, “I want the truth. I want justice. I want…” before the final title card drops, providing the most powerful title card yet.The Mauler Twins’Invincibledeathsand Mark’s more violent personality have already made season 3 darker than ever, butturning a usually light-hearted joke into a haunting storytelling element makes episode 6’s gag the best executed in the entire series.
A Recurring Invincible Trope Has Officially Outstayed Its Welcome In Season 3
Invincible has done plenty of things right in season 3, but one lingering trope has continued throughout the latest installment, and it needs to go.
Whether the final two episodes of season 3 can top this is yet to be seen, but “All I Can Say Is I’m Sorry” has set a high bar for the recurring joke going forward, and hopefullyInvinciblewill continue finding creative ways to implement it.
Invincible’s Powerplex Title Gag Proves How Well The Running Gag Has Worked
Fans Are Fully Invested In The Gag, Allowing It To Be Used For Storytelling Purposes
The bombardment of title drops in season 3, episode 6, led to the show’s most memorable intro gag yet, proving just how well this simple tool has worked. Powerplex’s monologue isn’t the first time the former joke has been used in a serious way, as it has transitioned from Mark introducing his superhero alias in season 1 to becoming a way to convey emotion.Angstrom Levy and Powerplex’s angry rants demonstrate how the title tradition can be used to convey the villains' hatred towards the protagonist, but it has been used in optimistic and motivational ways too.
The title screens themselves have also told their own stories, as season 1 started with a clean blue background with yellow text, surrounded by regal music. However, the title card got bloodier as the season went on, with some eerie and unsettling music used at various times. Likewise, season 2 started with a black background and red text, before the screen broke and revealed the classic title used in the very first episode.
Powerplex’s speech was the most ambitious use of the gag yet, highlighting how much faith the creators have in their audience understanding its importance.
WhileInvincible’s impressive cast of charactersand brutal storytelling are some of its most iconic traits, the title gag has become mainstream and popularized beyond the show. Alongside being a slight internet meme,Invinciblefans know exactly what purpose it serves and what it symbolizes, allowing it to be used in a variety of ways. Powerplex’s speech was the most ambitious use of the gag yet, highlighting how much faith the creators have in their audience understanding its importance, and the excellent payoff proves just how much value this technique has brought to the show.
Invincible Season 3’s Title Gags Are More Important Than They Seem
The Title Colors Have Been Hinting At The Invincible War Arc
Invincible’s latest title gag seamlessly fit into the story and helped elevate the exact scene it was involved in, but it’s not the card’s only significance. Throughout the entire third season,Invincible’s title cards have been changing color, something the previous two iterations of the show didn’t do. While this may just seem like a flashy creative choice, there is far more meaning as these colors have been teasing individual Invincible variants that will be part of the upcoming arc. The Invincible War is one of the comics' biggest storylines, and it is about to get underway in the series.
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Episode 6’s ending showed Angstrom Levy with a group of Mark Grayson variants from across the multiverse, many of who had been referenced through these different colored title cards.Most of the color schemes that season 3’s titles used can be seen on the costumes of Angstrom Levy’s Invincible army, showing there was some obvious foreshadowing on the go, whichInvincible’s social media team had even joked about. With these gags becoming multi-layered story elements, each one feels more important than ever, and there’s no doubt the creators will continue evolving this long-running tradition for years to come.
