
Invincible Season 1 is one of the best pieces of animated superhero storytelling I've seen in some time. So it goes without saying that I -- like many others -- have eagerly awaited Season 2. After two years of anticipation, it's almost here, but some might wonder why it's taken so long for the new episodes to see the light of day. Well, series creator Robert Kirkman spoke about the delay just recently and, somehow, his response has me even more excited for the upcoming season than I already was.
The comic book writer and TV producer was on hand to answer questions fans have about Invincible Season 2 while appearing at San Diego Comic-Con. Inevitably, he had to acknowledge the obvious, which is the long gap between seasons. It's understandable that fans would want answers, especially considering how quickly the Steven Yeun-led series was renewed after its premiere. Ultimately, while talking to Collider, Kirkman offered a completely logical reason as to why it took so long to produce: