Omni-Man
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Omni-Man was, until recently, the premier superhero of the world depicted in Image Comics' Invincible. Based on Superman, Omni-Man is a member of Viltrumite race, a species of extraterrestrial origin who possess superhuman strength, senses, and the ability to fly. He arrived on Earth in the 80's, where he eventually adopted the secret identity of a best-selling author, married, and had a son, Mark Grayson. In Invincible issue 11, it was revealed that he was sent to Earth as a conquerer for the Viltumite Empire, a revelation that was in stark contrast to his previously claims that he was there to advance human technology and protect the Earth from extraterrestrial dangers. In a confrontation shortly there after, Omni-Man beat Mark to within an inch of his life, suddenly stopping just short of death and then fleeing the planet.
It was further revealled in issue #25 that Nolan had found a new planet over which to rule in the hopes offsetting some of the consequences of his earthly failure. Nolan's rise to power, however, was entirely peaceful, as the custom of the native inhabitants, a people who are born, live, and die within a nine month span, is to simply choose the oldest among them to act as their leader. Also, as on Earth, Nolan has taken yet another native wife and sired a second son. The genetic differences between Viltrumites and the Mantis people are more apparent, though, than they are with humans. This has caused the child to age much more slowly than his mother's species and has left him, as yet, unnamed, as he has not aged rapidly enough fulfill the native custom of choosing his own name within a week of birth. Currently, the child has returned to Earth with Mark and is being raised by Debbie, Nolan's human wife and Mark's mother, with the assistance of the US government.
In issue 29, Omni-Man's attempts to appease the Viltrumite Empire ended in failure with his defeat and capture at the hands of his own people. His current status is unknown, but he is presumed to be living as a prisoner. His parting words to Mark were "Read my books, Mark. My books..." This has not yet been explained in-series, nor does it appear Mark has, in fact, read the books since his return to Earth.
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