Despite the serious issues with the character, there is one topic that deserves praise: as much as I dislike the story (as it stands), the art is staggeringly good. Artist Adrian Alphona is a master of his work, and creates realistically proportioned characters that are distinguishable between each other, yet still recognizably normal.

The point is, Invincible #104 is an important entry in the series. If you want to keep reading the comic, a little speedbump shouldn't stop you. There have been better issues, but Kirkman isn't exactly dragging his feet here, either.