{"id":297658,"date":"2025-03-12T03:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T10:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=350861"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:12:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:12:16","slug":"robert-kirman-reveals-that-omni-man-was-going-to-have-another-name-but-he-feared-a-lawsuit-from-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/robert-kirman-reveals-that-omni-man-was-going-to-have-another-name-but-he-feared-a-lawsuit-from-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Kirman reveals that Omni-Man was going to have another name, but he feared a lawsuit from DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a recent revelation about the creation process of Invincible, creator Robert Kirkman shared fascinating details about the original names and designs of the characters. <strong>Kirkman revealed that the iconic viltrumite, known today as Omni-Man, was originally going to be called Supra-Man<\/strong>. However, this choice had to be changed due to fears of legal repercussions with DC Comics, as the similarity to Superman was too evident.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A name that was too similar and had to be changed<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additionally, the main character of the series, Invincible, was initially named Bulletproof, and his design differed significantly from what fans know today. Although the name Omni-Man was the only change made for legal reasons, <strong>the early sketches and concepts of both characters showed an artistic direction that is far from the final version that has been depicted in both the comics and the Prime Video series<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Invincible - Tr\u00e1iler Oficial | Amazon Prime Video\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ROCIksHW2oc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These observations not only highlight the creative challenges faced by comic creators, but also reflect the unwavering interest of the public in debating fictional encounters.<strong> Discussions about who would emerge victorious in a confrontation between Superman, Patriot, and Omni-Man continue to attract the attention of fans<\/strong>. The humorous reference that the real fear is not the Kryptonians, but the DC lawyers, underscores the seriousness of the legal environment in which comic properties operate.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kirkman, in the additional material of Invincible Vol. 1: Family Matters<strong>, not only provides details about these changes but also invites readers to reflect on how titles and character representations impact their cultural perception<\/strong>. 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Kirkman revealed that the iconic Viltrumite, known today as Omni-Man, was originally going to be called Supra-Man. However, this choice had to be changed due to fears of legal repercussions with DC Comics, as the similarity to Superman was too evident. A name too similar that had to be changed. 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