Unveiling Atom Eve's Unstoppable Journey: A Captivating Short Movie Released Prior to Invincible Season 2 Premiere

Prime Video has unveiled an exciting announcement as the highly anticipated return of the show draws near. They have revealed a special Invincible short film that delves into Atom Eve's fascinating origin story. The talented Gillian Jacobs, known for her role in Community, lends her voice to Eve's character. In the story, Eve is initially introduced as a fellow classmate of Mark Grayson, portrayed by Steven Yeun. However, Mark soon learns that Eve is not just an ordinary classmate, but rather a powerful superheroine who is also a member of the Teen Team. As Mark discovers his own superhuman abilities and joins the team, the two grow closer, with Eve becoming Mark's love interest and trusted confidante. However, their relationship takes a hit when Eve's ex-boyfriend cheats on her with a teammate, leading her to make the tough decision of quitting the team. During the show's San Diego Comic-Con panel, Prime Video also released the eagerly awaited trailer for this special Invincible short movie.

How The Invincible Special Episode Is Adapting Atom Eve's Origins

The video showcased above provides a sneak peek into the recently released special episode, which delves into the fascinating backstory of Atom Eve. It explores the scientific experiment that bestowed her with incredible matter-manipulating powers, as well as the challenging dynamic she shares with her mother concerning these abilities. Additionally, the trailer reveals glimpses of a young Eve courageously battling a multitude of adversaries under the mentorship of a disheveled-looking character.

Atom Eve's origin story, which was briefly mentioned in season 1, has mostly been a mystery so far. However, her troubled relationship with her father, who disowns her and considers the day she acquired her powers as the worst in his life, offers a glimpse into her past. Initially, this deviation from the character's comic book backstory seemed like a retcon. However, the trailer shown above suggests that the show is delving deeper into Atom Eve's original origin story, revealing that she was actually designed to serve as a government weapon.

The Invincible short movie appears to be faithful to Atom Eve's comics origin story based on two significant clues. Firstly, there is a mysterious figure who watches over the hero during her younger years, potentially being Erias Brandyworth, Eve's birth father. In the comics, Brandyworth faked Eve's death to protect her from the government but monitored her from a distance, warning her against using her powers to avoid detection. His brief appearances in the trailer suggest a smaller role, similar to his portrayal in the Eve-focused comics.

Secondly, the return of Killcannon, a villain briefly seen in the first season premiere of the Prime Video show, also points towards a faithful adaptation of Atom Eve's origin story. In the comics, Killcannon is one of Eve's early major adversaries, leading her to don a mask and adopt her superhero identity. While the show has deviated from the source material at times, the hints of a closer adaptation to Kirkman's comics will likely be well-received by fans of the Invincible series.

Source: Prime Video