Burly
CharacterBurly is one of many heroes in Invincible who auditioned for the rebuilt Guardians of the Globe without making the roster. He resurfaces during the Invincible War and is left grieving his fallen ally Shrapnel.
Appearance
The series offers no formal description of Burly's costume or build. The only visual note on record is that his facial design is said to bear a strong resemblance to the actor Haley Joel Osment.
Personality
Burly's personality goes largely unexplored, though his conduct after the Invincible War points to a loyal and grieving nature. He is seen cradling the body of his fallen comrade Shrapnel and later scattering what appear to be her ashes in a woodland creek.
History
Nothing of Burly's background is established beyond his failed bid for a spot on the new Guardians of the Globe. He returns for the Invincible War, standing with other heroes against one of the evil Invincible variants and surviving the battle. Afterward he is shown holding Shrapnel's body, then emptying an urn, presumably her ashes, into a forest stream. As he finishes, he glances up to catch Invincible flying past overhead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Burly in Invincible?
Burly is one of many heroes in Invincible who tried out for the rebuilt Guardians of the Globe without making the team. He resurfaces during the Invincible War and is left mourning his fallen ally Shrapnel.
What does Burly look like?
Invincible never formally describes Burly's costume or build, though his facial design is noted to closely resemble the actor Haley Joel Osment.
What happened to Burly during the Invincible War?
Burly fights alongside other heroes against one of the evil Invincible variants during the Invincible War and survives the battle, though his comrade Shrapnel is killed.
Did Burly make the new Guardians of the Globe roster?
No, Burly auditioned for the rebuilt Guardians of the Globe but failed to earn a spot on the team.
What does Burly do after Shrapnel's death?
After the Invincible War, Burly is shown cradling Shrapnel's body and later emptying an urn of what appear to be her ashes into a forest stream, glancing up just as Invincible flies past overhead.
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