Allen the Alien, or simply Allen, is a major character in Invincible, debuting from Season 1 and onwards. He is the boyfriend of Telia.
Born in a Unopan breeding facilities created to replenish his race after the Viltrum Empire nearly eradicated them, and also to act as a defense against the Viltrumites. Although his function as a defense against the Viltrumites was ineffective, he later assumed the position of a Coalition of Planets' evaluation officer, traveling to different planets in multiple galaxies in search of a warrior capable of defeating the Viltrumites. After a close brush with death, Allen gained increased strength and was able to compete with the strongest of Viltrumites. After effectively recruiting Invincible, he managed to bring his father, Nolan, on board so they could work together to bring the Empire's reign of terror to a permanent end.
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Appearance[]
Physique[]
Allen is a Unopan, a humanoid of fairly large muscular built with orange skin. He is characterized by diminutive pointed ears and a prominent large eye on his face, featuring a white sclera and a tiny, horizontal rectangle for a pupil. A thick, protruding brow shields over his eye. Allen's face has a square shape and a prominent chin. He possesses three digits on each hand: one thumb, one digit serving as a substitute for the index and middle fingers, and another digit acting as a replacement for the ring and little fingers. He also possesses just three thick toes.
After recovering from his near-death encounter against the Viltrumites, Allen's body became significantly enhanced, growing much taller and equal growth in muscle mass, the latter highlighted by noticeable definition.
Clothing[]
Allen initially wore a white leotard that reveals his neck and extends to his wrists and ankles. On top, he is dressed in a fitted magenta jacket featuring an upward-collared design, along with grey segmented wrist protectors and matching grey segmented ankle protectors. He also sports a dark grey belt equipped with pouches, probably for storing supplies while traveling in space, a light grey belt buckle, with a pink Hello Kitty thong to top it all off.
Following his strength enhancement, Allen wears a light green shirt featuring white long sleeves, a belt buckle that resembles his earlier attire, and displays the Coalition of Planets emblem on the right side of his shirt.
Personality[]
Despite his dedication to work, Allen retains a funny demeanor and a comedic essence, evident even in combat, as he cracks jokes while overcoming Invincible in outer space. Upon realizing he had analyzed the wrong planet, and as Invincible highlighted his mistake, he showed considerable friendliness, apologized for the assault, and allied with him, later coming back to inform him about a Viltrumite (Invincible's father, Omni-Man) present on Earth. After hearing Mark’s story, Allen expressed deep empathy and connected with him as closely as he could, disclosing that he had never met his father because he was born in a breeding facility, which played a role in saving his species from extinction after the Viltrumites’ attack on their planet. He also warned Mark that the Viltrumites would certainly come back to take over Earth, which clarified their relentless drive in dominating planets. When asked about his future goals, Mark stated that he wanted to finish high school, which confused Allen, who was not familiar with Earth.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Scientifically Enhanced Physiology: Allen was genetically engineered by his people as part of a specialized program designed to create a being capable of rivaling the Viltrumites. His physiology was enhanced to possess an extraordinary ability to adapt rapidly and heal from near-fatal injuries, allowing him to become stronger with each recovery. This unique genetic manipulation enables Allen to withstand extreme conditions and continually improve, making him an effective counter to the Viltrumite threat.
- Flight: Allen possesses the ability to levitate and propel himself through the air at will, capable of reaching incredible speeds. He can effortlessly alter his trajectory mid-flight, allowing for sharp turns, sudden stops, and precise aerial maneuvering. His control enables seamless navigation through a wide range of environments, including space.
- Interstellar Travel: Allen can survive direct exposure to the vacuum of space without any protection and suffer no detrimental effects.
- Reactive Adaptation: Allen’s body was genetically engineered by his people to possess an extraordinary ability to rapidly adapt and heal from severe trauma, becoming stronger with each recovery. After enduring near-fatal injuries from combined punches from Thula, Lucan, and Vidor, Allen’s body underwent a remarkable recovery, emerging significantly stronger than before. This reactive adaptation enables Allen to evolve and surpass his previous limits.
- Regenerative Healing Factor: Allen possesses an exceptionally powerful healing factor, allowing his body to recover from severe injuries within minutes to few days, thanks to his adaptive physiology. His regenerative capabilities enable him to mend broken bones, torn muscles, damaged organs, and even regenerate lost limbs without any lasting effects. Following a near-death encounter with three Viltrumites, Thula, Vidor, and Lucan, Allen not only survived but adapted, emerging significantly stronger. During a later battle in Viltrumite prison, Allen was relentlessly beaten by a Viltrumite soldier. Despite the brutal assault, he appeared fully healed shortly afterward. Nolan even remarked, “For someone who almost died, you recovered very quickly,” highlighting the speed and efficiency of Allen’s regenerative process.
- Superhuman Strength: Allen possesses immense physical strength, rivaling and even surpassing some Viltrumites. Before his enhancements, he could trade blows with Invincible, though Invincible was holding back, yet Allen’s strikes had little effect. After recovering from near-fatal injuries, his strength grew exponentially due to his adaptive physiology. He showcased this newfound power by making Anissa, the strongest female Viltrumite, bleed with a single punch. During the Viltrum Prison breakout, Allen held his own against a powerful Viltrumite soldier, allowing himself to be momentarily overpowered to inspire Nolan to fight back. When Nolan was briefly incapacitated, Allen decisively knocked out the soldier with a single punch. Later, in the vacuum of space, Allen and Nolan coordinated a powerful double punch that obliterated the soldier’s head. Even Battle Beast, a being known for his superior strength and high standards in battle, recognized Allen as a formidable opponent.
- Nigh-Invulnerability: Originally, Allen possessed high levels of physical durability, with only Viltrumites posing a serious threat to him. During his first encounter with Invincible, who was notably pulling his punches, Allen demonstrated his impressive resilience. Despite being thrown with enough force and crashing into the moon which created a crater on impact, Allen emerged completely unharmed. However, his durability was tested to its limit during a brutal encounter with three powerful Viltrumites: Thula, Vidor, and Lucan. Their relentless assault left Allen severely injured and near death. Following his recovery from this near-fatal encounter, Allen’s durability increased dramatically due to his adaptive physiology. In a later confrontation with Anissa, the strongest female Viltrumite, Allen remained completely unaffected by her powerful attacks, even faking incapacitation from a double overhead kick as part of a ploy to infiltrate the Viltrumite prison. While imprisoned, multiple attempts to harm him proved futile. A green energy weapon fired directly at his chest merely bounced off, killing a nearby prison scientist instead. A massive industrial crusher designed to break him ended up destroying itself on impact, resulting in another scientist’s death. Later, a high-intensity heat weapon was deployed against him, but Allen remained completely unscathed, while the heatwave killed two more scientists. During the prison battle, Allen took a direct punch from a Viltrumite soldier without flinching. Although that same soldier managed to momentarily overpower him and land a series of blows, causing only minor mouth bleeding, Allen quickly recovered, especially after Nolan intervened.
- Superhuman Speed: Allen is capable of moving at immense velocities, allowing him to traverse intergalactic distances in a matter of weeks. His enhanced reflexes and reaction time make him a formidable force in high-speed combat. Prior to his physiological upgrade, Allen demonstrated considerable speed during his first encounter with Invincible, managing to surprise him multiple times, including grabbing him from behind and attempting to drag him into Earth’s atmosphere, although he struggled to land direct hits consistently. Following his near-death recovery and subsequent enhancement, Allen’s speed increased dramatically. In his confrontation with Anissa, a Viltrumite noted to possess even greater speed than Nolan, Allen was able to close the distance between them instantly, attacking before she had a chance to react.
- Telepathy: Allen possesses a neural implant that allows him to communicate telepathically by establishing a direct mental link with others. This connection is limited to one individual at a time, ensuring private and exclusive conversations. It is primarily utilized during space travel, where traditional forms of communication are ineffective in the vacuum.
Abilities[]
- Fighting Experience: Allen was trained from birth by his people to be a formidable fighter.
Sightings[]
| Season 1 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "It's About Time": | Absent | 5. "That Actually Hurt": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "Here Goes Nothing": | Debut | 6. "You Look Kinda Dead": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "Who You Calling Ugly?": | Absent | 7. "We Need To Talk": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "Neil Armstrong, Eat Your Heart Out": | Absent | 8. "Where I Really Come From": | Appears | |||||||||
| Season 2 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "A Lesson For Your Next Life": | Absent | 5. "This Must Come as a Shock": | Appears | |||||||||
| 2. "In About Six Hours, I Lose My Virginity to a Fish": | Absent | 6. "It's Not That Simple": | Appears | |||||||||
| 3. "This Missive, This Machination!": | Appears | 7. "I'm Not Going Anywhere": | Appears | |||||||||
| 4. "It's Been a While": | Absent | 8. "I Thought You Were Stronger": | Appears | |||||||||
| Season 3 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "You're Not Laughing Now": | Appears | 5. "This Was Supposed To Be Easy": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "A Deal With The Devil": | Absent | 6. "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "You Want A Real Costume, Right?": | Absent | 7. "What Have I Done?": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "You Were My Hero": | Appears | 8. "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up": | Absent | |||||||||
| Season 4 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "TBA": | Absent | 5. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "TBA": | Absent | 6. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "TBA": | Absent | 7. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "TBA": | Absent | 8. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
Trivia[]
- Allen the Alien is based on Doomsday.
- With the exception of his own spotlight episode, Allen the Alien is never referred as such in the show, the series calls him Allen. However, throughout his and Allen's stay onboard the Viltrumite prison, Nolan consistently refers to Allen as "Alien".
- Allen is the second alien character Invincible fights that is not a Viltrumite.
- Allen the Alien appears as a skin in Fortnite.