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Invincible #30

Low-Frequency Listener (L-FL): The aftermath of Mark’s extra-galaxy adventures are dealt with in this issue of Invincible.

Invincible # 30 (I#30): Oh, it’s true.  After an absence of two months from the planet Earth, Mark returns to his family, friends, and obligations to receive the reactions of elation at his return and annoyance at his absence. 

L-FL: The issue begins with the Mark’s stepmother convincing him to raise the child she bore to Nolan and having Mark return to Earth.  After arriving on his home planet, Mark explains the events of the past issue to his mom and has her watch his brother while he visits with Cecil. 

I#30: Cecil is angry and tries to control Mark with the rationale that the Pentagon is paying Mark to perform a job, and thus is obligated to stay on Earth.  Mark responds by saying he’s doing the Right Thing, and that the payment allows him to perform those tasks rather than enslaves him to the Pentagon.

L-FL:  This is the scenario that speaks strongest about the definition of a superhero.  A superhero is a powerful individual that performs the Right actions (however “Right” may be defined) because they are the Right actions. 

I#30: From there, the story follows Mark back to his dorm room where he talks briefly with William before going to see his girlfriend Amber.

L-FL: We should mention too, that the Mauler Clones discover a way to continue their competition of primary clone versus secondary clone to their mutual benefit.  Robot from Guardians of the Globe also approaches them with a job offer.

I#30: True, but the rest of this plot thread is left dangling until the next issue.  The issue ends with Amber voicing her jubilation and seeing Mark returned and her consternation at his extended absence and how she’s displeased with the arrangement of their relationship.  Yeah.