A brand-new hero is entering the Invincible Universe.
Skybound and Image Comics announced that Capes #7 will feature the first comic book appearance of Ella Mental, a new character with the power to command earth, wind, fire, and water. The character will also appear in the upcoming fighting game Invincible VS, launching April 30 from Skybound and its in-house development studio Quarter Up.
Invincible co-creators Robert Kirkman and Cory Walker reunite to tell Ella Mental’s origin story. The story will unfold through a series of backup features running in Capes #7 through #12.
A New Story Begins for Capes
Capes #7 launches a new story arc written by Benito Cereno (Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, Blood & Thunder) with returning artist Mark Englert (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles).
The series moves beyond its remastered return and explores a new chapter in the Invincible mythos. The issue arrives in comic shops on May 27, 2026.
“I’m so excited Capes is continuing to tell stories set in the Invincible Universe but why not also GROW the Invincible Universe at the same time?!” said Robert Kirkman. “It’s great to be working with Cory Walker again, creating a new character in Ella Mental. You’ll love her in Invincible VS when that game launches, and you’ll get to read her origin story in Capes. How cool is that? I plan to be creating characters with Cory Walker forever!”
Walker added, “Thrilled to team up with Robert one last time to bring an original character to life.”
The Biggest Mission in Capes History
The new arc raises the stakes for Capes, Inc.
With Invincible off-planet fighting the Viltrumite War and the Guardians of the Globe battling The Order, the spotlight shifts to Capes, Inc. The team now has the chance to become the public face of superpowered crime fighting.
But the opportunity may already be slipping away. Bolt may have made a mistake that could doom the entire team.
Cover Artists and Variants
Capes #7 arrives with several cover options for collectors.
The lineup includes a main cover by Mark Englert and an Ella Mental-focused cover by Cory Walker and Patricio Delpeche. Additional open-to-order covers come from Conor Hughes, Gleb Melnikov, Dike Ruan, and Sanford Greene.
Skybound Celebrates Invincible Month
Skybound will celebrate Invincible Month in March 2026 with a slate of special releases.
The event includes the return of Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, reprints of highly demanded issues, and new collections. Image Comics titles will also feature special Invincible team-up variant covers.
The celebration coincides with the premiere of Season 4 of the hit animated series on Prime Video, debuting March 18.
The franchise continues to expand in 2026 with the release of Invincible VS, a brutal 3v3 tag fighting game developed by Skybound and Quarter Up. The game will receive a special comic shop release in two versions.
The Standard Edition (Lunar Code: 1225LD8011, $59.99) includes direct market exclusive packaging featuring art by Cory Walker. The Collector’s Edition (Lunar Code: 1225LD8012, $109.99) also includes a special Invincible #1 variant cover illustrated by Walker.
Capes #7 arrives in comic book shops and digital platforms on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
