Viltrum Empire

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The Viltrum Empire is a fictional galactic empire and the primary antagonistic force in the Invincible comic series and its animated adaptation, created by Robert Kirkman with artists Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley. Founded by the Viltrumites, a genetically advanced humanoid race known for their immense strength, flight, and near-invulnerability, their mission is to conquer and dominate other planets. The Viltrum Empire was first mentioned in Invincible #2, published in February 2003, and appeared when Omni-Man (Nolan Grayson) reveals to his son, Mark Grayson (Invincible), his origins. He describes the Viltrumites as a powerful and peacemaking alien race from the planet Viltrum, intent on improving the universe, including Earth. This was later revealed to be a lie, as the Viltrumites were in actuality violent warmongers, intent on dominating the universe. Following the death of Emperor Argall at the hands of Thaedus, the empire fell into internal conflict, culminating in a brutal event later...

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