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For the video game, see Invincible: Guarding the Globe. For the titular characters, see Guardians of the Globe.
Guarding the Globe
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
ScheduleBimonthly
Publication dateAug. 2010 – Oct. 2011
Sept. 2012 – Feb. 2013
No. of issues12 (6 + 6)
Main character(s)Brit
Guardians of the Globe
Creative team
Created byRobert Kirkman
Written byBenito Cereno
Phil Hester
Artist(s)
Collected editions
Under SiegeISBN 1-6070-6356-5
Hard to KillISBN 1-6070-6673-4

Guarding the Globe is an American comic book series published by Image Comics, created by Robert Kirkman, and set in the Image Universe. A spin-off of Invincible and a stand-alone sequel to Brit, following Brit as he forms a new incarnation of the Guardians of the Globe,[1] the title was announced near the end of 2012, with the first volume, Guarding the Globe: Under Siege, written by Benito Cereno (from an outline by Kirkman) and illustrated by Ransom Getty and Kris Anka, running for six issues from August 2010 to October 2011.[2][3] A second volume followed: Guarding the Globe: Hard to Kill, written by Phil Hester and illustrated by Todd Nauck, and running for six issues from September 2012 to February 2013.[4]

The series has received a generally positive critical reception.

Plot summary

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Under Siege

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Main article: Guarding the Globe: Under Siege

With Invincible out in space fighting in The Viltrumite War, ageing superhero Brit must recruit a new international roster of the Guardians of the Globe to protect Earth in his absence, the new team coming together just in time to battle "The Order", a new group of supervillains.[5][6][7]

Hard to Kill

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Main article: Guarding the Globe: Hard to Kill

As the new Guardians of the Globe return to active duty on different missions all around the world, Brit faces family issues at home, while a singular Mauler returns (one clone having survived prior to the two killed by Oliver Grayson), seeking to spread his genetics across the world.[8][9][10]

Reception

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Issue # Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref. Issue # Publication date Critic rating Critic reviews Ref.
Under Siege Hard to Kill
1 August 2010 5.5/10 1 [11] 1 September 2012 7.4/10 11 [12]
2 October 2010 7.5/10 1 [13] 2 October 2012 6.6/10 5 [14]
3 January 2011 7.5/10 1 [15] 3 November 2012 7.5/10 2 [16]
4 March 2011 6.5/10 1 [17] 4 December 2012 7.0/10 3 [18]
5 July 2011 5.5/10 1 [19] 5 January 2013 5.0/10 1 [20]
6 October 2011 5.5/10 1 [21] 6 February 2013 8.0/10 1 [22]
Overall 6.3/10 6 [23] 6.9/10 23 [24]

Collected editions

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Title Material collected Format Publication date ISBN
Volume 1: Under Siege Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #1–6[25] Trade paperback September 11, 2012 978-1607063568
Volume 2: Hard to Kill Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #1–6 Trade paperback April 9, 2013 978-1607066736
Invincible Universe Compendium Invincible Presents: Atom Eve #1–2; Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode #1–3, Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #1–6, Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #1–6, and Invincible Universe #1–12 Trade paperback June 13, 2023 978-1534399969

In other media

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In July 2023, during San Diego Comic-Con, it was announced that Skybound Games and Ubisoft would release a mobile game based on the series, entitled Invincible: Guarding the Globe, with a release date yet to be determined.[26]

References

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  1. ^ George, Joe (April 9, 2024). "The Complete Guide to Reading Invincible Comics". Men's Health. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Schedeen, Jesse (September 6, 2012). "Guarding the Globe #1 Review". IGN. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  3. ^ Johnson, Scott (April 24, 2012). "Robert Kirkman's Guarding the Globe Announced By Image Comics". ComicBook.com. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  4. ^ Meylikhov, Matthew (April 24, 2012). ""Guarding the Globe" Returns As An Ongoing [Updated]". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved April 24, 2012.
  5. ^ Chapman, Adam (September 4, 2012). "Guarding the Globe: Under Siege TPB Review". CGMagazine. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  6. ^ McElhatton, Greg (August 28, 2010). "Guarding the Globe #1". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved August 28, 2010.
  7. ^ Peterson, Matthew (August 26, 2010). "Review: Guarding The Globe #1 (of 6)". Major Spoilers. Retrieved August 26, 2010.
  8. ^ Boren, Matthew (September 6, 2012). "Review: Guarding the Globe v2 #1". Multiversity Comics. Retrieved September 6, 2012.
  9. ^ Moreno, Hansel (February 5, 2013). "Image Round Up – 6 February 2013". The Weekly Crisis. Archived from the original on April 15, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  10. ^ Todd, Phil; Nauck, Benito (March 27, 2013). "Guarding the Globe, Vol. 2". Image Comics. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
  11. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. August 25, 2010. Retrieved August 25, 2010.
  12. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #1 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. September 5, 2012. Retrieved September 5, 2012.
  13. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. October 20, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
  14. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #2 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. October 3, 2012. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
  15. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. January 26, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  16. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #3 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. November 7, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  17. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. March 9, 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2011.
  18. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #4 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. December 5, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  19. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #5 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. July 13, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  20. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #5 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2013.
  21. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 1) #6 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. October 26, 2011. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
  22. ^ "Guarding the Globe (vol. 2) #6 Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. February 6, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2013.
  23. ^ "Guarding the Globe (2010–2011) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. September 11, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
  24. ^ "Guarding the Globe (2012–2013) Reviews". ComicBookRoundup.com. April 9, 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  25. ^ Kirkman, Robert; Cereno, Benito (August 29, 2012). "Guarding the Globe TP Vol 01". Previews World. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  26. ^ Cripe, Michael (July 18, 2023). "Invincible: Guarding the Globe Is a Bloody Ubisoft RPG…for Mobile". The Escapist. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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