Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Invincible season 3, episode 6!

Invincible superhero characters being homages to Marvel and DC characters. While this was always true in the comics, the Invincible TV show has paid tribute to the MCU and DCU throughout its three seasons, with season 3, episode 6 copying Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

Invincible season 3 has introduced a lot of new storylines, with it mainly focusing on building up to the climactic return of Angstrom Levy and the Invincible War. However, while Levy and Cecil are season 3's main antagonists, they aren't the only villains in the season. Invincible season 3, episode 6 introduces Powerplex, one of Mark Grayson's arch nemesises, and his new Invincible storyline draws a lot of parallels with one of the most controversial movies from the old DCEU.

Invincible Season 3, Episode 6's Premise Is Very Close To Batman V Superman

Powerplex Fills The Role Of Bruce Wayne

Invincible season 3, episode 6 is all about Powerplex, and the story is almost identical to that of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The episode opens with a flashback to Invincible and Omni-Man's fight from the end of Invincible season 1. This time, however, it is focused on Powerplex, who is there on the ground with his sister and her child. This is incredibly similar to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice's opening, which follows Bruce Wayne on the ground during Superman and Zod's fight from Man of Steel.

After that, the episode focuses on Powerplex using his powers and technology to take down Invincible. Despite Mark Grayson being a hero, Powerplex believes that Viltrumites are too powerful and can't be trusted after the destruction that they caused. This parallels the motivations of Batman in the DCEU film, with Bruce Wayne having an immense distrust of Superman due to his powers.

Invincible Doesn't Have A "Martha" Moment Where Invincible & Powerplex Forces

They Still Are Rivals At The End

One of the most notorious parts of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is the "Martha" moment, in which the two characters realize that both of their mothers have the same name. This leads them to team up to take down Lex Luthor and Doomsday, a narrative choice that divided fans.

Despite the similarities between Invincible and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the former doesn't do this. When the episode ends, Powerplex is in a GDA prison, still hating Invincible. Based on the comics, the two heroes have a rivalry for a while, meaning that Invincible's "Martha" moment probably isn't coming.