Top Comics to Preorder in a Flash! 10 Comics & Covers to Preorder Now in Just 5 Minutes for 8/4

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31 Jul 202407:34

TLDRJoin Andy and Matt from Infinity Flux Comics for a quick rundown of top comics to pre-order, including 'Dazzler #1', 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1', 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1', 'Star Wars: The Acolyte', 'Prairie Gods #1', 'What If...? Featuring Donald Duck as Thor', 'The Missionary', 'Convert', 'Flash Gordon Quarterly #1', and 'Ultimates #4'. Discover new adventures, from a horror anthology to a multiverse of stories, and get a sneak peek into upcoming Marvel news with Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Dr. Doom.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 The video is a quick show to highlight top comics to pre-order, hosted by Andy and Matt from Infinity Flux Comics.
  • 🌟 Dazzler #1 is a new series set in the 'From the Ashes' era with a road crew including Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man.
  • 🧛 Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1 is a miniseries that explores the origins of different limbs of Frankenstein's monster.
  • 🧟‍♂️ Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1 features Groot as patient zero, leading to a zombified Avengers storyline.
  • 🌌 Star Wars: The Acolyte explores Kaka's past, a character from the Disney Plus show.
  • 🏎 Prairie Gods #1 is a horror anthology with a story about a race car driver racing The Devil in a small town.
  • 🦆 What If Donald Duck Became Thor? is a one-shot comic where Donald Duck discovers a cane that turns into Mjolnir.
  • 🤠 The Missionary is a new book about a man who embraces demonic possession after his faith is shattered.
  • 🛸 Convert is about a stranded science officer on a distant planet, haunted by his dead crew and making a surprising discovery.
  • 🌐 Flash Gordon Quarterly #1 features a multiverse of stories, including a western and detective tale.
  • 👨‍🔬 Ultimates #4 is spotlighted as crucial for understanding Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Universe.

Q & A

  • What is the main purpose of the video 'Top Comics to Preorder in a Flash!'?

    -The main purpose of the video is to showcase and promote a selection of the biggest and best comic books that viewers can preorder for the upcoming weekend, ensuring they receive the comic goodness they desire.

  • Which website do viewers need to visit to place their preorders as mentioned in the video?

    -Viewers are directed to visit 'infinity.net' to place their preorders.

  • What is the theme of the comic 'Dazzler number one' and who are the characters accompanying Dazzler on her world tour?

    -The theme of 'Dazzler number one' is a new world tour for the character Dazzler, and she is accompanied by Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man.

  • What is unique about the miniseries 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein' by Michael Walsh?

    -The uniqueness of the miniseries lies in its anthology style, where each issue focuses on a different limb of Frankenstein and the story of the person who had it before Frankenstein.

  • What is the premise of the new Marvel Zombies title 'Dawn of Decay'?

    -The premise of 'Marvel Zombies Dawn of Decay' revolves around Groot, who is patient zero. The story unfolds when Groot sneezes on Captain America, leading to a series of events where a group of zombified Avengers attack, and only Groot and Hulk are impervious.

  • What is the focus of the one-shot issue 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'?

    -The focus of 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' is to explore the past of Kaka, a character seen in the Disney Plus show, providing more background and expanded story on the character.

  • What is the genre and theme of the comic 'Prairie Gods number one'?

    -'Prairie Gods number one' is described as a horror anthology book with a theme of Twilight Zone meets Sin City, focusing on supernatural events in a small town called Broad Acres.

  • What is the concept behind the 'What If' series featuring Donald Duck as Thor?

    -The concept is a playful and imaginative take where Donald Duck and his nephews discover a cane that transforms into a hammer, turning Donald into Thor, offering a Marvel lens through the Disney filter.

  • What is the plot of the comic 'The Missionary' by Distillery?

    -The plot revolves around Bryce Hunter, a religious man whose faith is shattered when he discovers his wife's infidelity. This leads him to embrace a demonic possession by a being named Idus, who wants to be less evil, creating a unique dynamic as they navigate a group of murderous demons threatening Earth.

  • What is the premise of the comic 'Convert'?

    -The premise of 'Convert' is about a science officer stranded on a distant planet after a crash, haunted by the ghost of his dead crew. Just as he is on the brink of death, he makes an astonishing discovery on the planet.

  • What are the contents of 'Flash Gordon Quarterly number one'?

    -The quarterly special features a multiverse of stories, including 'The Fall of King Volton', which expands on the Flash Gordon series, and two other stories set in different genres and settings, such as a western tale and a detective service story.

  • Why is 'Ultimates number four' highlighted as a must-read in the video?

    -'Ultimates number four' is highlighted due to its connection with the news from San Diego Comic Con about Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Universe as Dr. Doom, and the writer's suggestion that this issue will provide insights into that development.

Outlines

00:00

🌟 Comic Book Pre-Order Highlights

The script introduces the 'Top Comics to Pre-Order in a Flash' show hosted by Andy and Matt, featuring Infinity Flux Comics. They encourage viewers to pre-order the latest comic books at infinity.net to ensure they receive the titles they desire. The show covers a range of new releases including 'Dazzler #1', which follows the character on a new world tour with a road crew, 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1', a miniseries exploring the origins of Frankenstein's body parts, 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1' focusing on Groot as patient zero in a zombified Avengers scenario, 'Star Wars: The Acolyte', a one-shot exploring Kaka's past, 'Prairie Gods #1', a horror anthology with supernatural events in a small town, and 'What If Donald Duck Became Thor?', a one-shot imagining Donald Duck with Thor's powers. Additionally, they discuss 'The Missionary', a story of a man embracing demonic possession, and 'Convert', a sci-fi tale of a stranded science officer on a distant planet.

05:00

🚀 Flash Gordon and Upcoming Comic Series Insights

The second paragraph delves into 'Flash Gordon Quarterly #1', a special edition featuring a multiverse of stories that align with the new Flash Gordon series. It includes a father-son tale involving mercenaries in Sky City, a western story trading stardust for tumbleweeds, and 'Flash Detective Services' set in a different genre and setting. The paragraph also spotlights 'Ultimates #4', which has gained attention following news of Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Universe. The writer of 'Ultimates' suggests that this issue will provide insights into the character's portrayal. The script concludes by announcing a new show format resembling a letters page for more casual and interactive comic discussions, as well as a forthcoming show detailing the books and their variants.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Dazzler

Dazzler is a character from the Marvel Comics universe, known for her ability to convert sound into light and energy beams. In the context of the video, 'Dazzler number one' refers to a new comic book series or miniseries that follows Dazzler on a world tour with a road crew, which includes other Marvel characters like Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man. The series promises a new adventure for fans of the character, with a potential violent attack adding suspense to the narrative.

💡Universal Monsters

Universal Monsters is a term that refers to a series of classic horror films from Universal Pictures, featuring iconic characters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Creature from the Black Lagoon. In the video, 'Universal monsters presents Frankenstein number one' indicates a new comic miniseries that pays homage to these classic characters, with a unique storytelling approach that explores the origins of different body parts of Frankenstein's monster.

💡Marvel Zombies

Marvel Zombies is a comic book series within the Marvel Comics universe that presents an alternate reality where superheroes have been turned into zombies. The video mentions 'Marvel Zombies dawn of Decay, number one,' which is a new title in this series focusing on the character Groot as 'patient zero.' The story revolves around a zombie outbreak caused by Groot, leading to a battle between the zombified Avengers and the few remaining uninfected heroes.

💡Star Wars: The Acolyte

The term 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' refers to a new Disney Plus show set in the Star Wars universe. The video discusses a one-shot comic issue that delves into the backstory of a character named Kaka, who is featured in the show. This exploration of the character's past provides fans with additional narrative depth and context to the story presented in the series.

💡Prairie Gods

Prairie Gods is a new comic book series described in the video as a blend of 'Twilight Zone' and 'Sin City.' It is a horror anthology with each issue presenting self-contained stories about supernatural events in a small town called Broad Acres. The video specifically mentions a story involving a race car driver named Freddy Davis who challenges The Devil to a race, exemplifying the eerie and supernatural themes of the series.

💡What If

What If is a series of comic books by Marvel Comics that explores alternate realities and scenarios for their characters. The video mentions 'What If Donald Duck became Thor,' which is a one-shot issue that reimagines Donald Duck as the Norse god of thunder. This concept is part of the fun and creative explorations of the 'What If' series, offering a humorous and unique take on the Marvel universe.

💡The Missionary

The Missionary is a new comic book from Distillery, as mentioned in the video. The story centers around Bryce Hunter, a man whose faith is tested when he discovers his wife's infidelity with a church elder. This leads him to embrace a demonic possession by a being named Idus, creating an unusual partnership between a man seeking to be bad and a demon wanting to be less evil. The narrative promises a blend of dark themes with a twist on traditional good versus evil dynamics.

💡Convert

Convert is a new comic series discussed in the video, which tells the story of a science officer stranded on a distant planet after a crash. The officer is haunted by the ghosts of his deceased crew and, on the brink of death, makes an astonishing discovery on the planet. The series seems to offer a mix of science fiction and horror elements, with the promise of an intriguing plot twist.

💡Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon is a classic comic strip and media franchise that has inspired various adaptations, including the video's mention of 'Flash Gordon quarterly number one.' This new quarterly special features a multiverse of stories, expanding on the current Flash Gordon series with different genres and settings. The video highlights a story called 'The Fall of King Volton,' which adds to the ongoing narrative, as well as other stories that place Flash Gordon in unique environments like a western or detective setting.

💡Ultimates

The Ultimates is a comic book series within the Marvel Comics universe that reimagines classic characters in a modern context. The video spotlights 'Ultimates number four,' which has gained attention due to news from San Diego Comic Con about Robert Downey Jr. potentially returning to the Marvel Universe as Doctor Doom. The writer of the series suggests that this issue will provide insights into this development, making it a must-read for fans eager to understand the implications of this casting news.

Highlights

Dazzler #1 features Dazzler on a new world tour with a road crew including Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man.

Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1 continues the classic Universal monsters series with a unique anthology style focusing on different limbs of Frankenstein.

Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1 introduces a new storyline with Groot as patient zero, leading to a zombified Avengers scenario.

Star Wars: The Acolyte explores Kaka's past from the Disney Plus show, offering expanded stories on characters from the series.

Prairie Gods #1 combines horror anthology with a story set in a small town where supernatural events occur.

What If Donald Duck Became Thor? presents a humorous twist with Donald Duck and his nephews discovering a cane that transforms into Mjolnir.

The Missionary by Distillery tells the story of Bryce Hunter, a man who embraces demonic possession after a betrayal by his wife and church elder.

Convert is a new series about a science officer stranded on a distant planet, haunted by his dead crew and making an astonishing discovery.

Flash Gordon Quarterly #1 offers a multiverse of stories, including a father and son tale involving deadly mercenaries in Sky City.

Ultimates #4 is spotlighted for its connection to the news of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Universe as Dr. Doom.

The show's hosts, Andy and Matt, encourage viewers to pre-order these comics at Infinity Flux Comics to ensure they get the issues they want.

Each issue of the Frankenstein miniseries will focus on a different limb and its previous owner, promising a creepy anthology style.

Groot's sneeze in Captain America's face leads to a zombified Avengers attack in Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1.

The Acolyte one-shot issue delves into Kaka's backstory, potentially exploring his time in exile or other flashback scenes.

Prairie Gods #1 features a race car driver named Freddy Davis who challenges The Devil to a race in the abandoned Speedway.

What If Donald Duck Became Thor? is a one-shot comic that humorously imagines Donald Duck as the God of Thunder.

The Missionary explores themes of faith, betrayal, and demonic possession in a unique buddy-cop-like dynamic.

Convert's stranded science officer faces starvation and the haunting presence of his dead crew before making a significant discovery.

Flash Gordon Quarterly #1 includes a western tale and a detective story, expanding the Flash Gordon universe into different genres and settings.

Ultimates #4 is suggested as a key issue for understanding Robert Downey Jr.'s upcoming role as Dr. Doom in the Marvel Universe.

The hosts announce a new show format, a letters page, for a more casual and interactive comic discussion experience.