 US cover of Soon I Will Be Invincible | |
| Author | Austin Grossman |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Geoff Spear Chip Kidd Bryan Hitch |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Superhero fiction |
| Publisher | Pantheon Books |
Publication date | June 5, 2007 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) Audiobook |
| Pages | 288 |
| ISBN | 0-375-42486-5 |
Soon I Will Be Invincible is a novel by Austin Grossman, published by Pantheon Books and released on June 5, 2007. The novel uses two alternating first person narratives—the first told from the point of view of Fatale, a female cyborg recruited by the superhero group The New Champions as they investigate the disappearance of a superhero named CoreFire. The other narrative is told from the point of view of Dr. Impossible, a supervillain possessing super-human strength and intellect who suffers from Malign Hypercognition Disorder ("evil genius" syndrome). The plot follows Impossible's thirteenth attempt to take over the world after escaping from prison.
The novel—Grossman's first—was written during his tenure as a video game designer. The book uses characters, settings, and storylines generally associated with comic books and superhero fiction, but is written entirely in prose. The story explores how superheroes cope with their powers and interact with one another. The potential motivations and perspectives of supervillains are also examined. Grossman's book has been variously described as clever, engaging, and fun—but overstuffed with comic book tropes.