Who Is Firebreather & Is the Movie Connected to ‘Invincible’ Universe?
When we think about the popular comic universes, the first thing that comes to our mind are Marvel and DC, who, at this point, almost have a monopoly on superheroes and other superpowered characters. Image Comics, however, also have a pretty expansive and popular universe that especially rose to popularity in recent years due to ‘Invincible’ comics and their various adaptations. Some characters, however, like Firebreather, have remained in the mainstream shadow for the most part, and today, we’re going to discuss him and his possible connection to the larger ‘Invincible’ Universe.
Firebreather is a superhuman dragon hybrid fathered by a villain
The story of how Firebreather came to be starts with Belloc, the King of Monsters, a kaiju villain from Image Comics. He impregnated a woman named Margaret during a rampage through an American city. Their son, Duncan Xerxes Absalom Wu Fan Cassius Draco Draconus Quetzelcoatz Gondwana Mjarl Khan Belloc-Rosenblatt, is a half-human/dragon hybrid and would later, based on his powers, adopt the alias “Firebreather.” Duncan faced challenges in fitting in at Herbert Hoover High School due to his unique appearance and encountered obstacles from the principal and a bully named Troy Evans. Despite difficulties, he forms friendships, especially with a girl named Jenna.
Duncan undergoes rigorous training from his father, Belloc, over weekends to harness his power. At school, Troy tries to set Duncan up by hiding a gun, leading to a violent reaction. Duncan reflects on his emotions and struggles with his place in the human world. Upon returning home, he finds it destroyed, and Margaret is missing. Duncan tracks down his mother, confronts a monster kidnapper, and engages in a brutal fight. Belloc intervenes, revealing that he orchestrated the kidnapping as a test. Duncan threatens Belloc and flies away, leaving his father proud.
How powerful is Firebreather?
Most of Firebreather’s powers and abilities are connected to his monstrous kaiju heritage. He is able to fly thanks to his leathery wings; he has superhuman strength, speed, durability, and senses. He also rapidly heals after sustaining damage which makes it difficult to kill him. The most powerful ability that Firebreather has access to, however, is pyrokinesis and his ability to channel magic. Duncan can breathe and manipulate fire to a great extent, and in some cases, he is able to form fireballs in his hands and use them as projection weapons.
Is Firebreather in the same universe as Invincible?
Firebreather is generally not in the same universe as Invincible, but the two have met on several occasions since Firebreather shares the universe with some alternative versions of Mark Grayson. Firebreather also took part in the Invincible War event started by Angstrom Levy. Firebreather fought one of many alternative versions of Mark Grayson.
Is the movie ‘Firebreather’ in the same cinematic universe as ‘Invincible’ TV show?
‘Firebreather’ is a computer-animated superhero TV film based on the Image Comics series. The story revolves around Firebreather, who faces the challenges of fitting in at a new school due to his Kaiju-like appearance and abilities. Despite fears of bullying, he befriends fellow outcasts and develops a crush on popular girl Jenna.
Duncan’s life takes a turn when he discovers his ability to breathe fire and attracts the attention of M.E.G.T.A.F., a government agency. Meanwhile, tensions rise with a bully named Troy Adams, who causes trouble at school. Duncan attends a party in hopes of impressing Jenna but is unexpectedly summoned by Belloc, his Kaiju father, who reveals his desire for Duncan to succeed him as the Kaiju king. The story unfolds with Duncan’s struggles to navigate his dual identity and fulfill his destiny in the world of Kaiju. But to answer our primary question, whether ‘Firebreather’ takes place in the same universe as ‘Invincible’ TV show, we have to say that it does not.
The connection was never made by showrunners or filmmakers and as far as cinematic adpations of the two works are concerned, they are not connected. Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!