Rex Splode
A member of the Teen Team and later the new Guardians of the Globe.
Rex Splode is a superhero from the Invincible comic book series, written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. He is a founding member of the Teen Team, which originally included Robot, Rex Splode, Dupli-Kate, Atom Eve, Shrinking Rae, and Knockout. Mark Grayson becomes acquainted with the Teen Team after his powers manifest. Rex Splode later becomes part of a new Guardians of the Globe team formed by Robot under the orders of Cecil Stedman.
- Real Name
- Rex (Surname Unknown)
- First Appearance
- Invincible Issue #2
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
Rex Splode is a founding member of the Teen Team, a group of young superheroes that Mark Grayson meets after his powers manifest. The Teen Team originally consisted of Robot, Rex Splode, Dupli-Kate, Atom Eve, Shrinking Rae, and Knockout. After Omni-Man kills the original Guardians of the Globe, Cecil Stedman orders Robot to form a new Guardians team, which includes the Teen Team members, new heroes like Monster Girl, and the revived Immortal. The attack by the Sequids, a Martian race that becomes strong through parasitic relationships with organisms, occurs much earlier in the comics (issues #5-6), well before Robot creates a human body using Rex Splode's DNA. Robot's creation of a human body using Rex's DNA happens much later (around issue #50+).
In Their Own Story
Rex Splode is a member of the Teen Team, which includes Robot, Dupli-Kate, and Atom Eve. Mark Grayson becomes acquainted with the Teen Team after his powers manifest. Following the death of the original Guardians of the Globe at the hands of Omni-Man, Cecil Stedman orders Robot to form a new Guardians team. This new team includes the Teen Team members, new heroes like Monster Girl, and the revived Immortal. Robot later creates a human body using Rex Splode's DNA and reveals it to the Guardians. This happens after the Sequids, a Martian race that becomes strong through parasitic relationships with organisms, attack Earth. Mark and the Guardians, including Rex, are able to repel the threat.
Reader's Guide
Rex Splode is a member of the Teen Team, a group of young superheroes that includes Robot, Dupli-Kate, and Atom Eve. Mark Grayson meets them after his powers manifest. After Omni-Man kills the original Guardians of the Globe, Cecil Stedman orders Robot to form a new Guardians team. This team includes the Teen Team members, new heroes like Monster Girl, and the revived Immortal. Robot later creates a human body using Rex Splode's DNA and reveals it to the Guardians. This occurs after the Sequids, a Martian race that becomes strong through parasitic relationships with organisms, attack Earth. Mark and the Guardians, including Rex, are able to repel the threat.
Did You Know?
- Rex Splode is a founding member of the Teen Team, which originally included Robot, Rex Splode, Dupli-Kate, Atom Eve, Shrinking Rae, and Knockout.
- Robot creates a human body using Rex Splode's DNA and reveals it to the Guardians, but this occurs much later than the Sequid attack.
- A spin-off one-shot titled Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode was released during the main series' run.
- Rex Splode becomes part of the new Guardians of the Globe team formed after Omni-Man kills the original Guardians.
- The main Invincible series ran for 144 issues from January 22, 2003 to February 14, 2018.
Origins and Early Team Dynamics
Rex Splode is a member of the Teen Team, which includes Robot, Dupli-Kate, and Atom Eve. Mark Grayson becomes acquainted with the Teen Team after his powers manifest. The Teen Team is part of the superhero community in the Image Universe. After Omni-Man kills the original Guardians of the Globe, Cecil Stedman orders Robot to form a new Guardians team. This new team includes the Teen Team members, new heroes like Monster Girl, and the revived Immortal.
Scientific Significance and Genetic Legacy
Robot creates a human body using Rex Splode's DNA and reveals it to the Guardians. This occurs after the Sequids, a Martian race that becomes strong through parasitic relationships with organisms, attack Earth. Mark and the Guardians, including Rex, are able to repel the threat.
Spin-Offs and Expanded Universe Presence
A spin-off series titled Invincible Presents: Atom Eve & Rex Splode was released over the run of the main Invincible series. The main series began publication on January 22, 2003, and came to a close on February 14, 2018, with 144 issues. Other spin-off series include Brit, The Pact, and Guarding the Globe. An animated television adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 25, 2021.
Role in the Evolving Heroic Landscape
Rex Splode is part of the new Guardians of the Globe team formed by Robot under the orders of Cecil Stedman. This team includes the Teen Team members, new heroes like Monster Girl, and the revived Immortal. The team is formed after Omni-Man kills the original Guardians of the Globe. Rex Splode's DNA is used by Robot to create a human body, which is revealed to the Guardians after the Sequid attack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rex Splode?
Rex Splode, born Rex Sloan, was an arrogant founding member of the original Guardians of the Globe known for his explosive abilities. He first appeared in Invincible Issue #1 and served as one of Earth's premier defenders before his tragic death.
What are Rex Splode's powers?
He possesses the ability to generate massive explosions from any part of his body, which also allows him to fly by propelling himself with controlled blasts. His explosive energy projection made him a formidable force in combat despite his lack of subtlety.
How does Rex Splode's story end?
Rex meets his demise during the initial attack on the Guardians of the Globe when Omni-Man brutally kills him to prove his dominance. His fiery death serves as a shocking reveal of Nolan Grayson's true allegiance and betrayal.
Why is Rex Splode important to the plot?
His murder by Omni-Man acts as the catalyst that exposes the Viltrumite invasion plan to the remaining heroes, shattering their trust in Earth's protectors. This event fundamentally shifts the tone of the series from standard superheroics to a grim survival struggle.
What was Rex Splode's personality like?
He was characterized by extreme arrogance and a boastful attitude, often prioritizing his ego over teamwork within the Guardians of the Globe. Despite his flaws, he was respected for his raw power until his fatal encounter with Omni-Man.
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