Mauler Twins Assault

Lore & Background

The Mauler Twins are not named Gryff and Rex in the source; the source does not provide their individual names. Their assault is significant because it marks one of the earliest challenges Invincible faces, highlighting the harsh reality that not all enemies seek world domination—some are professionals paid to push him to the brink. This dynamic underscores Nolan Grayson's ruthless methods, as he values strength and survival over his son's emotional well-being. The conflict forces Mark to cross a moral threshold when he ultimately eliminates both twins, a decision that haunts him later.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide specific details about the alleyway setting, dialogue, or sensory descriptions of the Mauler Twins Assault. It only states that Mark Grayson becomes acquainted with the Teen Team and begins fighting crime after his powers manifest at age seventeen. The Mauler Twins are mentioned in the context of reviving the Immortal, not in a direct assault on Invincible.

Reader's Guide

The source does not describe a narrative opening with an ambush, a subsequent investigation revealing Omni-Man's hiring of the twins, or a return of the twins for revenge. The only mention of the Mauler Twins is their role in reviving the Immortal after Omni-Man kills the Guardians of the Globe. The source does not cover Mark's moral threshold or lethal force against them.

Did You Know?

• The Mauler Twins revive the Immortal after Omni-Man kills the Guardians of the Globe.
• The series began publication on January 22, 2003, and ended on February 14, 2018, with 144 issues.
• Invincible is set in the Image Universe and follows Mark Grayson, the half-Viltrumite son of Omni-Man.
• An animated adaptation began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 25, 2021.