Invader ZIM 4-Disc Box Set DVD

When Invader ZIM first hit Nickelodeon in 2001, it brought something totally different to Saturday morning TV: a darkly comic, sci-fi cartoon that mixed alien invasion with biting social satire. Created by Jhonen Vasquez, known for his edgy comic Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, the series followed Zim, a delusional Irken invader sent to conquer Earth, and his malfunctioning robot sidekick GIR. Its grim humor, gothic art style, and cynical take on humanity made it stand out from the cheerful tone of most cartoons of its era, helping shape the rise of cult animation in the early 2000s.

Several episodes pushed the boundaries of what Nickelodeon would air. “Dark Harvest,” infamous for its grotesque medical horror, saw Zim stealing human organs to appear more human. “Bestest Friend” turned playground loneliness into a biting parody of friendship. And “Rise of the Zitboy” mocked teen vanity through extreme body horror. These stories drew both praise and controversy, cementing Invader ZIM as one of the boldest, strangest shows Nickelodeon ever aired.

Not all was darkness, though. Heartfelt episodes like “GIR Goes Crazy and Stuff” and “The Most Horrible X-Mas Ever” showed Zim and GIR’s bizarre friendship at its most endearing. Even in chaos, GIR’s innocence and absurd loyalty reminded fans that beneath the explosions and goo, there was genuine emotional depth. Episodes like “Tak: The Hideous New Girl” added layers to Zim’s universe, showing that even invaders can be vulnerable and misunderstood.

For anyone who craves humor with a side of madness, Invader ZIM: The Complete Series on DVD is a must-own. The restored episodes, creator commentary, and behind-the-scenes extras reveal just how much creative risk went into every frame. Own the set that turned alien paranoia into pop-culture legend and introduced the world to “DOOM DOOM DOOM!”
Creator: Jhonen Vasquez
Stars: Andy Berman, Richard Steven Horvitz, Rosearik Rikki Simons
More Information: IMDB, Wikipedia

34 Total Episodes on 4 DVDs:
Invader ZIM - Concept Drawings - Hobo 13
Invader ZIM - The Writers Of Zim
Invader ZIM - Special Feature - The Voices Of Zim
Invader ZIM - Bonus Episode
Invader ZIM S1 Ep1 - The Nightmare Begins
Invader ZIM S1 Ep2 - Bestest Friend-Nanozim
Invader ZIM S1 Ep3 - Parent Teacher Night - Walk Of Doom
Invader ZIM S1 Ep4 - Germs - Dark Harvest
Invader ZIM S1 Ep5 - Attack Of The Saucer Morons - The Wettening
Invader ZIM S1 Ep6 - Career Day - Battle-Dib
Invader ZIM S1 Ep7 - Planet Jackers - Rise Of The Zitboy
Invader ZIM S1 Ep8 - Invasion Of The Idiot Dog Brain - Bad, Bad Rubber Piggy
Invader ZIM S1 Ep9 - A Room With A Moose - Hamstergeddon
Invader ZIM S1 Ep10 - Plague Of Babies - Bloaty's Pizza Hog
Invader ZIM S1 Ep11 - Door To Door - FBI Warning Of Doom
Invader ZIM S1 Ep12 - Bolognius Maximus - Game Slave 2
Invader ZIM S2 Ep1 - Battle Of The Planets
Invader ZIM S2 Ep2 - Halloween Spectacular Of Spooky Doom
Invader ZIM S2 Ep3 - Mysterious Mysteries - Future Dib
Invader ZIM S2 Ep4 - Hobo 13 - Walk For Your Lives
Invader ZIM S2 Ep5 - Megadoomer - Lice
Invader ZIM S2 Ep6 - Abducted - The Sad, Sad Tale Of Chickenfoot
Invader ZIM S2 Ep7 - Gir Goes Crazy And Stuff - Dib's Wonderful Life Of Doom
Invader ZIM S2 Ep8 - Tak, The Hideous New Girl
Invader ZIM S2 Ep9 - Backseat Drivers From Beyond The Stars
Invader ZIM S2 Ep10a - Mortos Der Soulstealer
Invader ZIM S2 Ep10b - ZIM Eats Waffles
Invader ZIM S2 Ep11 - The Frycook What Came From All That Space
Invader ZIM S2 Ep12a - The Girl Who Cried Gnome
Invader ZIM S2 Ep12b - Dibship Rising
Invader ZIM S2 Ep13a - Vindicated
Invader ZIM S2 Ep13b - The Voting Of The Doomed
Invader ZIM S2 Ep14 - Gaz, Taster Of Pork
Invader ZIM S2 Ep15 - The Most Horrible Xmas Ever