With Invincible Season 3 bringing Powerplex into the spotlight, it’s the perfect time to dive deep into his origins, motivations, and tragic downfall.
Powerplex, also known as Scott Duvall, was created by Robert Kirkman and Ryan Ottley and made his first appearance in Invincible #59.
His origin story is largely self-contained in this issue, which details his transformation from an ordinary man into a villain driven by revenge.
One of the most intriguing aspects of Powerplex’s story is that his wife, Becky, fully supports his mission. She is not just an uninvolved spouse unaware of his plans—she encourages and validates his quest for revenge.
This dynamic makes his story even more complex and tragic. Instead of being the voice of reason who tries to pull him back, Becky fuels his obsession, reinforcing his belief that killing Invincible is the only way to find closure.
Determined to get Invincible’s attention, Powerplex begins terrorizing the city, warning civilians about Invincible’s “true nature.”
During one of these rampages, Shapesmith arrives to stop him but is quickly overpowered. Scott’s goal is clear: he does not want to fight other heroes; he only wants Invincible.
Realizing that his current tactics are ineffective, Scott devises a shocking and morally twisted plan—he will use his wife and son as “hostages” to lure Invincible into a direct confrontation.
As the battle begins, Invincible quickly realizes Powerplex’s abilities—he absorbs kinetic energy from physical attacks. This means that every punch Invincible lands only makes him stronger.