SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for the Season 2 finale of Invincible
The final episodes of Invincible Season 2 wrapped up recently, culminating in a multiverse-hopping showdown between Mark Grayson and the villainous Angstrom Levy. This epic finale had a lot to live up to, especially with the much-talked-about cameo of a fan-favorite superhero – Spider-Man!
Since the announcement of Invincible Season 2 voice cast last year, one name had been on everyone’s lips: Josh Keaton, renowned for his voice of Spider-Man in The CW’s beloved animated series, The Spectacular Spider-Man. With the finale now aired, the mystery of Keaton’s role has been unveiled… meet Agent Spider.
In an exclusive interview with Variety, Invincible creator Robert Kirkman details this matter.
Robert Kirkman Talks about Spider-Man Appearance in Invincible Season 2
Josh Keaton, the long-time voice actor for Spider-Man, in February, confirmed via X, that he’d be “playing a character in one of the episodes” in the latter half of Invincible‘s second season.
In the seventh episode titled I’m Not Going Anywhere, a particular action by Rex Splode has sparked a buzz among fans. In a specific sequence, the character imitates Spider-Man’s web-throwing hand motion.
The buzz was even more elevated when Invincible’s official X handle also acknowledged the reference and tweeted- “With great power comes great energy blasts using this hand motion for no particular reason at all”.
Fans were anticipating that he would actually voice Spider-Man himself in the show. However, when Angstrom Levy eventually ends up sending Mark to another dimension, audiences and Mark alike come face to face with Agent Spider, Keaton’s character, and stand in for Spider-Man.
But, show creator Robert Kirkman in an interview with Variety, said that Marvel wasn’t told about the Agent Spider cameo. When asked if he was on the phone with Marvel lawyers regarding all these involvement, Kirkman said:
“No, I mean, I’m pretty sure Marvel found out about it today. So, we didn’t call any Marvel lawyers or anything. No, that was Amazon’s legal department’s job to make sure that Marvel didn’t need to know.”
Though, for some reason, the creators could not bring Spider-Man himself, it was the closest to a continuation of The Spectacular Spider-Man.
The Interconnected Universes of Invincible and Marvel
When it comes to crossing dimensions and encountering iconic superheroes, Invincible, a creation of Robert Kirkman, found himself in a fascinating rendezvous with Marvel’s Spider-Man. This thrilling encounter unfolded within the pages of Marvel Team-Up Vol 3 #14, penned by the master storyteller himself.
Their meeting isn’t short of action-packed moments, with Invincible swooping in to rescue Spider-Man from Doc Ock. Amidst the chaos, they engage in a lighthearted conversation, exchanging thoughts on superhero monikers and the vastness of their respective universes. Moreover, Invincible gets acquainted with familiar faces like Aunt May, Mary Jane, and even the formidable Avengers.
The plot thickens as the duo embarks on a mission to confront Doc Ock, triggering a series of events that further entangle their destinies. This encounter serves as a precursor to Invincible’s venture into Marvel’s realm, as depicted in Invincible Comics Vol.1 #33.
Invincible Season 2 is now streaming on Prime Video.
