The Mauler Twins' Gang

Lore & Background

The Twins' power level initially baffled Invincible, as they possessed strength and durability far exceeding normal human criminals. It was later revealed that Marko and Magda were actually Viltrumites who had been exiled from their home world for failing to meet the Empire's rigorous standards of perfection. Stranded on Earth, they sought to build a power base among humans while waiting for potential rescue or opportunity. Their dynamic was defined by sibling rivalry masked as unity. Marko often displayed more strategic patience, whereas Magda was more impulsive and violent. This friction occasionally compromised their operations. The revelation of their Viltrumite heritage complicated Invincible's relationship with them; they were technically kin to Omni-Man, yet enemies of Earth. Ultimately, the group's fate diverged drastically during a confrontation that involved both Invincible and Omni-Man. Magda was eliminated in a brutal display of power meant to teach Mark a lesson about mortality, while Marko survived to eventually confront his heritage during the larger Viltrumite War.

In Their Own Story

The rain slicked the Chicago alleyway, reflecting the neon glow from above. Marko wiped blood from his lip, staring at the broken bodies of their human enforcers scattered across the pavement. 'They keep coming,' he muttered to Magda. She laughed, cracking her knuckles with a sound like snapping bones. 'Let them come. We are stronger than all of them.' But deep down, Marko knew the truth. They were not gods. They were exiles hiding behind muscle and fear.

Reader's Guide

The organization was founded by Marko and Magda shortly after arriving on Earth, aiming to accumulate wealth and power while hiding their true nature from local authorities. Leadership hierarchy was strictly dualistic. The Twins held absolute authority over human members, who were kept in the dark regarding their alien physiology. Decisions were made jointly, though Marko often deferred to Magda's aggression during combat scenarios. Notable members included various unnamed street thugs and mercenaries who provided muscle for lower-level crimes like extortion and protection rackets. Internal conflicts arose from Magda's recklessness versus Marko's desire for long-term survival. The gang dissolved after the confrontation with Omni-Man. Magda was killed, effectively ending the leadership core, while Marko went into hiding. He eventually resurfaced during the Viltrumite War, aligning with Earth heroes against his own kin due to their shared history of exile.

Did You Know?

• Marko and Magda are actually Viltrumites who were exiled for being 'defective'.
• Magda is one of the few characters killed by Omni-Man in front of Invincible.
• Marko survives the initial arc and eventually fights against the main Viltrumite fleet.
• They operate out of Chicago, serving as a local foil to Invincible's global scope.