Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilkins is a supporting character in Invincible, debuting from Season 1 and onwards.
She is the wife of Adam Wilkins, and the adoptive mother of Samantha Eve Wilkins, also known as Atom Eve.
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Appearance[]
Betsy is a middle aged, fair skinned woman with ginger hair. Her hair is cut at a medium length and is parted to both sides of her head from the top.
She is seen wearing a pink shirt that has a white stripe near the top, separating the deep pink section of the shirt and the pale pink section around her neck and shoulders. Along with this shirt, she wears a light grey overshirt. On her left wrist she wears a green bracelet as well as a necklace around her neck which appears to have a bronze leaf at the end. To complete her outfit she wears a pair of yellow shoes.
Personality[]
Betsy is often shown to be far more reasonable than her husband. Despite this, she believes her daughter's superhero life is too risky, particularly if she's not being protected by other superheroes like her former boyfriend Rex Splode. Even when Eve was young, Betsy was less focused on what others thought and more concerned over her daughter's wellbeing as she wanted to give Eve the best life she could possibly deliver as her mother.
History[]
Background[]
At a young age, Betsy met Adam, and the two eventually married. At one point, they were expecting to have a child together.
Early Parental Years[]
After enduring the heartbreak of losing their stillborn child, Adam and Betsy were given what felt like a “miracle” when a nurse arrived with a newborn baby, claiming theirs had somehow survived. Unbeknownst to them, their stillborn child had in actuality been swapped with another possessing superhuman abilities by her creator, Dr. Elias Brandyworth who aimed to protect the infant from the government who sought to use her as a weapon. Overwhelmed with joy and not knowing the truth, they embraced this unexpected blessing and named their adopted daughter Samantha Eve.
Throughout her early years, Adam and Betsy raised Samantha with love and care. However, they noticed she had unusual interests, she would often gaze intently at the molecules in the world around her. Though this behavior seemed odd to her parents, Samantha expressed her fascination by drawing molecular structures and even building them with LEGOs. She once helped her babysitter, Zak, study for a chemistry test, which he presumably aced. Though Adam was initially reluctant to the idea, Betsy recognizing their daughter's exceptional intellect and convinced her husband to enroll Samantha in a special school for gifted children.
Despite her gifted intellect, Samantha struggled socially in her special school, feeling isolated without real friends. Eventually, Samantha made her first true friend, a girl named Val. A few years later, Samantha discovered she had powers. Unfortunately, when she revealed her abilities to Val, it frightened her friend away, ending their friendship. Following this, Samantha was expelled from the special school and transferred to a public one, much to the chagrin of her parents.
On her twelfth birthday, Samantha came home late from a brutal experience, though she missed her own birthday party. She got into an argument with her father before retreating to her room, still mourning the loss connected to her birth. Her adopted mother soon entered comforted her in that difficult moment.
Samantha's Heroics[]
Both Adam and Betsy Wilkins strongly disapproved of their daughter’s superhero lifestyle. Initially, they only tolerated her involvement in hero work because she joined a team and was dating another superhero, Rex Splode.
Despite their rigid views, both Adam and Betsy deeply care for Eve. Adam's controlling nature stems from genuine fear for her safety in the dangerous world of superheroes. However, his overbearing approach ultimately drove a wedge between them. Feeling stifled and unsupported, Eve decided to move out and live independently in the woods, seeking freedom and purpose on her own terms.
Financial Crisis[]
Following the devastation in Chicago, Betsy's husband Adam, like many others, lost his job at the corporate office and was forced to take up work at Burger Mart. Despite their financial struggles, Adam refused assistance from his daughter, firmly opposing the idea of her using her powers to help support the family. Adam believes that Eve’s extraordinary abilities come with serious risks and must be handled with caution and clear boundaries to avoid unintended consequences.
His concerns were reinforced after an incident in which Eve, despite her good intentions, accidentally caused several injuries while trying to help rebuild the city. This event highlighted the dangers of her unchecked use of power and validated Adam’s fears about the potential fallout of her actions.
In the aftermath, Eve came to understand the consequences of her choices and the recklessness of her approach. As a result, she returned to live with her family, seeking a sense of grounding and reconciliation.
Invincible War[]
During the Invincible War, both Betsy and Adam entered the G.D.A. Hospital where Atom Eve was recovering from her injuries. Standing alongside Adam, he crossed his arms and spoke curtly to Invincible, demanding privacy with their daughter. His tone was sharp and unyielding, prompting Invincible to leave the room. Betsy had a minor conversation with Mark before returning to Eve's room.
Advent of Conquest[]
Eve awoke not long after Conquest's arrival, and despite Betsy and Adam's insistence on having her remain at the hospital, she instead went to face off against the Viltrumite invader to protect Mark/Invincible, whom Betsy and Adam learned is her boyfriend.
Sightings[]
| Season 1 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "It's About Time": | Absent | 5. "That Actually Hurt": | Appears | |||||||||
| 2. "Here Goes Nothing": | Absent | 6. "You Look Kinda Dead": | Appears | |||||||||
| 3. "Who You Calling Ugly?": | Absent | 7. "We Need To Talk": | Appears | |||||||||
| 4. "Neil Armstrong, Eat Your Heart Out": | Absent | 8. "Where I Really Come From": | Absent | |||||||||
| Season 2 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "A Lesson For Your Next Life": | Absent | 5. "This Must Come as a Shock": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "In About Six Hours, I Lose My Virginity to a Fish": | Appears | 6. "It's Not That Simple": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "This Missive, This Machination!": | Absent | 7. "I'm Not Going Anywhere": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "It's Been a While": | Absent | 8. "I Thought You Were Stronger": | Absent | |||||||||
| Season 3 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "You're Not Laughing Now": | Mentioned | 5. "This Was Supposed To Be Easy": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "A Deal With The Devil": | Mentioned | 6. "All I Can Say Is I'm Sorry": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "You Want A Real Costume, Right?": | Appears | 7. "What Have I Done?": | Appears | |||||||||
| 4. "You Were My Hero": | Absent | 8. "I Thought You'd Never Shut Up": | Appears | |||||||||
| Season 4 | ||||||||||||
| 1. "You Gave Me No Choice": | Absent | 5. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 2. "TBA": | Absent | 6. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 3. "TBA": | Absent | 7. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| 4. "TBA": | Absent | 8. "TBA": | Absent | |||||||||
| Specials | ||||||||||||
| Invincible: Atom Eve: | Appears | |||||||||||