Invincible Sparks US Comic-Anime Pipeline Hope

Robert Kirkman, creator of Invincible, expressed optimism about building a sustainable industry pipeline in America, inspired by Japan's successful manga-to-anime model. He noted that the animated series adaptation of Invincible on Amazon Prime has demonstrably boosted sales of its trade paperbacks in the direct market.

Kirkman sees this trend as a potential blueprint for future comic book properties. He believes that by successfully translating American comics into popular animated series, the industry can foster a similar growth cycle that has long benefited manga. This creates an exciting prospect for continued industry growth and sustained popularity.