Robert Kirkman
Voice ActorRobert Kirkman created the Invincible comic series for Image Comics and co-founded Skybound Entertainment, the studio that produces and manages the animated adaptation. He is also known for creating The Walking Dead and serves as an executive producer on the Invincible television series.
Invincible Role
Kirkman created Invincible as a comic book series for Image Comics before serving as an executive producer on its animated adaptation. His company Skybound Entertainment, which he co-founded in 2010, produces the series and holds its licensing rights across comics, television, and film. The show sits alongside The Walking Dead as one of the two franchises most closely identified with his career.
Career and Notable Roles
Beyond Invincible, Kirkman is the creator of The Walking Dead, which became a long-running comic series and television franchise, along with other Image Comics titles such as Outcast, Oblivion Song, and Fire Power. He has written for Marvel Comics as well, contributing to Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies, and he serves as one of five partners at Image Comics, holding the role of chief operating officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Robert Kirkman?
Robert Kirkman is the creator of the Invincible comic book series for Image Comics and an executive producer on its animated adaptation. He also created The Walking Dead and co-founded Skybound Entertainment in 2010, the studio that produces Invincible.
What company produces the Invincible animated series?
Invincible is produced by Skybound Entertainment, the studio Robert Kirkman co-founded in 2010. Skybound holds the licensing rights to Invincible across comics, television, and film.
What other comics has Robert Kirkman created besides Invincible?
Kirkman is best known outside Invincible for creating The Walking Dead, which became a long-running comic series and television franchise. He has also created other Image Comics titles including Outcast, Oblivion Song, and Fire Power.
Has Robert Kirkman written for Marvel Comics?
Robert Kirkman has written for Marvel Comics, contributing to titles including Ultimate X-Men and Marvel Zombies. His primary work, however, remains with Image Comics, where he created both Invincible and The Walking Dead.
What is Robert Kirkman's role at Image Comics?
Kirkman serves as one of five partners at Image Comics, holding the role of chief operating officer. He was born in 1978 in the United States.
Sources & Information
This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byRobert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley
- Published byImage Comics / Skybound
- Animated bySkybound Animation
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