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

TLDRWelcome to 'Top Comics to Preorder in a Flash!' where Andy and Matt from Infinity Flux Comics present must-have comic books for preorder. Highlights include 'Dazzler #1', a new world tour for the X-Men hero; 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1', a chilling anthology; 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1' featuring Groot; 'Star Wars: The Acolyte', exploring Kaka's past; 'Prairie Gods #1', a horror anthology; 'What If...?' with Donald Duck as Thor; 'The Missionary', a demonic possession story; 'Convert', a stranded officer's discovery; and 'Flash Gordon Quarterly #1', a multiverse adventure. Plus, insights on 'Ultimates #4' with Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Dr. Doom.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 The video is a quick show called 'Top Comics to Preorder in a Flash!' hosted by Andy and Matt from Infinity Flux Comics.
  • 🎟️ Viewers are encouraged to visit infinity.net to pre-order comics to ensure they get the issues they want.
  • 🌟 The first comic highlighted is 'Dazzler #1', a new world tour adventure featuring Dazzler, Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man.
  • 🧪 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1' is a miniseries focusing on different limbs of Frankenstein and the stories of their previous owners.
  • 🧟‍♂️ 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1' is a new title focusing on Groot as patient zero in a zombie-infested New York.
  • 🌌 'Star Wars: The Acolyte, Kaka' is a one-shot issue exploring Kaka's past from the Disney Plus show 'Star Wars: The Acolyte'.
  • 🏎️ 'Prairie Gods #1' is described as a horror anthology with a story about a race car driver challenging The Devil to a race.
  • 🐧 'What If...?' features a new story where Donald Duck becomes Thor after discovering a cane that transforms into a hammer.
  • 📖 'The Missionary' is a new book about Bryce Hunter, a man who embraces demonic possession after his faith is shattered.
  • 🛸 'Convert' is a new series about a science officer stranded on a distant planet, haunted by the ghost of his dead crew.
  • 🌐 'Flash Gordon Quarterly #1' is a special featuring a multiverse of stories, including a western tale and a detective service story.
  • 🌟 'Ultimates #4' is spotlighted as a key issue to read in light of recent news about Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Universe as Dr. Doom.

Q & A

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

    -The main purpose of the show is to highlight some of the biggest and best comic books that viewers can pre-order by the weekend, ensuring they get the comic goodness they want.

  • What is the theme of the Dazzler number one comic mentioned in the script?

    -The theme of Dazzler number one revolves around Dazzler setting out on a new world tour with a road crew consisting of Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man, but facing a violent attack that may derail her tour.

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

    -Each issue of the 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein' miniseries focuses on a different limb of Frankenstein and tells the story of the person who had it before it was added to the monster, creating an anthology style story.

  • In 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay' number one, who is identified as patient zero and what happens when he sneezes on Captain America?

    -Groot is identified as patient zero in 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay' number one. When he sneezes on Captain America, it infects him with an unknown substance, leading to a battle against a horde of zombified Avengers.

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

    -The one-shot issue 'Star Wars: The Acolyte' explores the past of Kaka, a character seen in the Disney Plus show, providing more backstory and potentially touching on his time in exile.

  • How is 'Prairie Gods' number one described in the script and what is its central theme?

    -'Prairie Gods' number one is described as 'Twilight Zone meets Sin City' and centers around weird supernatural events in a small town called Broad Acres, with each issue being a self-contained horror anthology.

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

    -In the 'What If...?' series, Donald Duck and his nephews discover a cane that transforms into a hammer and turns Donald into Thor, offering a fun and unique take on the Marvel universe through a Disney filter.

  • What is the plot of the new book 'The Missionary' from Distillery?

    -The Missionary is about Bryce Hunter, a religious man whose faith is shattered when he discovers his wife with the Elder from his church. This leads him to embrace possession by a demonic entity named Idus, creating a partnership that is disrupted by a group of murderous demons threatening Earth.

  • In the new series 'Convert', what is the main character's situation and what does he discover on the distant planet?

    -The main character in 'Convert' is a science officer stranded on a distant planet after a crash, haunted by the ghost of his dead crew. On the verge of death from starvation, he makes an astonishing discovery that hints at the presence of something different on the planet.

  • What are the different stories featured in 'Flash Gordon Quarterly' number one?

    -Flash Gordon Quarterly number one features a multiverse of stories, including 'The Fall of King Volton', a father and son tale involving deadly mercenaries in Sky City, a western tale of stardust trading, and 'Flash Detective Services', showcasing Flash Gordon in different environments and genres.

  • Why is 'Ultimates' number four particularly noteworthy according to the script?

    -'Ultimates' number four is noteworthy due to the recent 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 is key to understanding that development.

Outlines

00:00

🎭 Comic Book Previews and Upcoming Releases

The video script introduces 'Top Comics to Pre-Order in a Flash,' a show hosted by Andy and Matt from Infinity Flux Comics, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They aim to highlight some of the biggest and best comic books available for pre-order over the weekend. The hosts encourage viewers to visit infinity.net to secure their pre-orders. The show features a variety of comic books, starting with 'Dazzler #1,' a new series from the 'From the Ashes' era with a touring theme featuring characters like Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man. The script continues with a description of 'Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1,' a miniseries with an anthology style focusing on different limbs of Frankenstein. 'Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1' is next, featuring Groot as patient zero in a zombie-infested New York. The hosts also discuss 'Star Wars: The Acolyte,' a one-shot issue exploring the past of a character from the Disney Plus show, 'Prairie Gods #1' described as a mix of 'Twilight Zone' and 'Sin City,' and 'What If Donald Duck Became Thor,' a one-shot comic with a humorous twist. The segment concludes with 'The Missionary,' a new book from Distillery involving a religious man turned by a demonic entity, and 'Convert,' a new series about a stranded science officer on a distant planet.

05:00

🌌 Flash Gordon and Ultimates Series Insights

The second paragraph of the script delves into 'Flash Gordon Quarterly #1,' a new special featuring a multiverse of stories, including 'The Fall of King Volton,' a father and son tale with mercenaries in Sky City, and other stories set in different genres and settings, such as a western and detective service. The hosts spotlight 'Ultimates #4,' hinting at its significance following news from San Diego Comic Con about Robert Downey Jr. potentially reprising his role as Dr. Doom. The writer of the Ultimate series suggests that this issue is key to understanding the character's new direction. The script ends with a note about upcoming shows, including a new interactive video series akin to a letters page for more casual comic discussions, and a Friday show that will cover these books and their variants in greater detail.

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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 issue featuring this character embarking on a world tour with a road crew, which includes other Marvel characters like Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man. The script suggests that Dazzler's journey may face challenges due to a violent attack, indicating a central plot point in the series.

💡Universal Monsters

Universal Monsters is a series of films from the 1930s and 1940s that featured iconic creatures such as Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolf Man. In the script, 'Universal Monsters presents Frankenstein number one' indicates a new comic book series that continues the themes of these classic films, with a unique twist of focusing on different limbs of Frankenstein's creature and their previous owners, suggesting a horror anthology style.

💡Marvel Zombies

Marvel Zombies is a comic book series by Marvel Comics that features an alternate universe where superheroes have been turned into zombies. The script mentions 'Marvel Zombies dawn of Decay, number one,' which is a new title in this series, focusing on the character Groot as 'patient zero' of a zombie outbreak. This sets up a scenario where Groot and the Hulk are the only ones immune to the infection and must fight through a horde of zombified Avengers.

💡Star Wars: The Acolyte

Star Wars: The Acolyte refers to a character from the Disney Plus show 'Star Wars'. The script discusses a one-shot comic issue that delves into the backstory of this character, potentially exploring his past before the events of the show or during his time in exile. This provides fans with expanded narrative content related to the Star Wars universe.

💡Prairie Gods

Prairie Gods is a new comic book series described in the script as a blend of 'Twilight Zone' and 'Sin City'. It is a horror anthology book where each issue presents a self-contained story centered around supernatural events in a small town named Broad Acres. The script specifically mentions an issue featuring a race car driver named Freddy Davis who challenges The Devil to a race, indicating the series' dark and supernatural themes.

💡What If

What If is a series of comic books by Marvel Comics that explores alternate realities and scenarios for their characters. The script refers to 'What If Donald Duck became Thor', which is a one-shot issue where Donald Duck and his nephews discover a cane that transforms into a hammer, turning Donald into Thor. This concept plays with the idea of familiar characters in unexpected roles, offering a humorous and imaginative take on the Marvel universe.

💡The Missionary

The Missionary is a new comic book series mentioned in the script, written by Ryan Segman and illustrated by Jason Howard. It tells the story of Bryce Hunter, a man whose faith is shattered when he discovers his wife's infidelity with a church elder. This leads him to embrace possession by a demonic entity named Idus, creating an unusual partnership where both are trying to redefine their moral compass. The series seems to explore themes of faith, despair, and the nature of evil.

💡Convert

Convert is a new comic book series described in the script, which follows a science officer stranded on a distant planet after a crash. He is haunted by the ghost of his dead crew and, on the brink of death, makes an astonishing discovery on the planet. The script hints at the presence of something unusual on the planet, suggesting a sci-fi narrative with elements of mystery and survival.

💡Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon is a classic comic strip character known for his adventures on various planets and his battles against the evil Emperor Ming. The script refers to 'Flash Gordon quarterly number one', which is a new special edition featuring a multiverse of stories. It includes a story called 'The Fall of King Vultan', which expands on the current Flash Gordon series, and other stories that place Flash Gordon in different genres and settings, such as a western and a detective tale.

💡Ultimates

Ultimates is a comic book series by Marvel Comics that features a reimagined take on the classic superhero team. The script highlights '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 Ultimates series suggests that this issue is crucial for understanding this development, making it a point of interest for fans following the broader Marvel narrative.

Highlights

Dazzler #1 is a new 'From the Ashes' era X-Men miniseries featuring Dazzler on a world tour with a road crew including Domino, Strong Guy, and Multiple Man.

Universal Monsters Presents Frankenstein #1 is a miniseries focusing on different limbs of Frankenstein and their stories before being part of the monster.

Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1 introduces a new Marvel Zombies title with Groot as patient zero, leading to a zombified Avengers attack on New York.

Star Wars: The Acolyte, Kaka is a one-shot issue exploring the past of Kaka from the Disney Plus show, offering expanded story on the character.

Prairie Gods #1 is described as a mix of Twilight Zone and Sin City, a horror anthology with self-contained issues centered on supernatural events in a small town.

What If Donald Duck Became Thor? explores an alternate reality where Donald Duck discovers a cane that transforms him into Thor.

The Missionary is a new book from Distillery about Bryce Hunter, a man whose faith is shattered and leads him to embrace a demonic possession.

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 is a special featuring 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 hosts encourage viewers to pre-order these comics on infinity.net to ensure they get the comic books they want.

A new show is teased, which will be a more casual and interactive video discussing comic books.

Upcoming episodes will cover these books in more detail, including their variants and other related topics.

The hosts, Andy and Matt, introduce the show and Infinity Flux Comics, a comic book store in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The show aims to quickly guide viewers on the biggest and best comic books to pre-order for the upcoming weekend.

A violent attack in Dazzler #1 may derail her tour before it begins, adding suspense to the story.

The hosts express excitement for the variety of genres and themes in the upcoming comic books.