Angstrom Levy Time Travel Saga

Lore & Background

The saga highlights the fragility of the multiverse within this universe. Levy did not create new realities; instead, he utilized a dimension-hopping portal machine to traverse alternate dimensions and realities, importing monsters and alternate heroes into the main world. This chaos inadvertently weakened Earth's defenses against the Viltrumite Empire. However, his actions did not accelerate Omni-Man's timeline; Omni-Man's actions were part of his own Viltrumite mission, independent of Levy.

In Their Own Story

The air smelled of ozone and burnt copper as Angstrom Levy stood before the rift he had torn open in his laboratory. Through the swirling violet vortex, he could see a version of Earth where Mark Grayson never existed. A smile touched his lips, cold and calculating. He reached out to grab the fabric of reality, intending to pull that empty world into place over this one. But from the shadows behind him, the sound of heavy boots echoed. The timeline had not ended for him yet.

Reader's Guide

The saga begins when physicist Angstrom Levy, feeling slighted by the superhero community, utilizes quantum technology to manipulate reality and time. His primary objective is revenge against Invincible and the Guardians of the Globe for perceived neglect. Levy initiates a complex scheme involving multiple timelines, attempting to erase Mark Grayson’s existence by killing his parents before they meet. This forces Invincible into desperate measures to restore continuity while fighting alternate versions of enemies brought through dimensional rifts. As the conflict escalates, Levy's interference inadvertently sets the stage for Omni-Man's betrayal on Earth. By destabilizing the timeline and weakening key defenses, he creates a vacuum that allows Nolan Grayson to execute his Viltrumite agenda more easily. The climax occurs when Invincible confronts Levy across dimensions, but it is ultimately Omni-Man who delivers the final blow to the physicist during a confrontation over Mark's life. The aftermath leaves reality fractured for some time, with lingering dimensional threats and the emotional scars on Mark regarding his parents' safety. This arc serves as a crucial bridge between Invincible’s early heroism and the darker galactic politics that follow, establishing that even minor villains can cause catastrophic ripple effects when wielding temporal powers.

Did You Know?

• Levy was never a member of the Guardians of the Globe; he blamed Invincible (Mark Grayson), not the Guardians, for his family's death in an alternate reality.
• He did not create a personal dimension with god-like authority, but used a dimension-hopping portal machine to traverse alternate dimensions and realities, not a time machine.
• His death was delivered by Invincible (Mark Grayson) during a brutal fight where Levy threatened Mark's family, not by Omni-Man.
• Alternate versions of heroes were brought into the main dimension during his rampage.
• He is one of the few villains whose powers stem from science rather than biology or genetics.