Stand Ready For My Arrival Worm

2009Catchphrase / video edit / copypastaactive

Also known as: Conquest Arrival · Stand Ready Worm

Stand Ready For My Arrival Worm is a 2009 Conquest quote from Invincible Issue #61 that went viral in 2025 as TikTok phonk edits and copypasta, amplified by Amazon's animated series Season 3.

"Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" is a quote from the *Invincible* comic book character Conquest, first appearing in Issue #61 in April 2009. The line went viral in early 2025 after TikTok phonk edits and fan-made videos brought it back into the spotlight, with the quote's inclusion in Season 3 of the *Invincible* animated series on Amazon Prime Video fueling a massive wave of memes, copypasta, and video edits across multiple platforms.

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Overview

The meme centers on a single panel from *Invincible* Issue #61 where Conquest, a high-ranking Viltrumite warrior and one of the most powerful members of the Viltrum Empire, descends from the sky to confront an exhausted Mark Grayson (Invincible)1. Floating above him, Conquest delivers the line: "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" The panel's composition, with Conquest looming overhead and Invincible looking up in shock, made it a natural template for intimidation and dramatic entrance edits3.

The quote carries weight within the *Invincible* fandom because it kicks off one of the most brutal fights in the entire series. Conquest was sent specifically because the Viltrum Empire expected Mark to resist, and he boasts that he has never failed to conquer a planet1. The raw menace of the line, combined with the visual of a massive alien warrior hovering above a beaten hero, gave the scene meme potential that fans recognized years before it went mainstream.

In April 2009, Image Comics published *Invincible* Issue #61, titled "Still Standing, Part 2"3. The issue follows Mark Grayson dealing with the aftermath of the "Invincible War," where alternate-universe versions of himself destroyed cities and killed thousands1. As Mark rests his head in exhaustion, an old Viltrumite arrives to inform him of his duties to the empire. This warrior, calling himself Conquest, tells Mark that if he hasn't helped take over Earth, he will be replaced, and if he fights back, he will be killed1. The panel where Conquest announces himself with "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" became iconic within the comic's fanbase as the opening salvo of a legendary battle3.

The line gained infamy on the /r/Invincible subreddit in the early 2020s, with various posts discussing the scene and the fight that followed3. One of the first memes to use the quote and pick up real engagement was posted by Redditor Tydeus2000 to /r/Invincible on October 3, 2022, featuring a meme depicting Mario as cruel alongside the Conquest quote. It pulled in over 350 upvotes over the following three years3.

Origin & Background

Platform
*Invincible* comic series (source material), Reddit (early memes), TikTok (viral spread)
Key People
Robert Kirkman, Tydeus2000, @cosmicfanofthings
Date
2009 (comic origin), 2025 (viral meme spread)

In April 2009, Image Comics published *Invincible* Issue #61, titled "Still Standing, Part 2". The issue follows Mark Grayson dealing with the aftermath of the "Invincible War," where alternate-universe versions of himself destroyed cities and killed thousands. As Mark rests his head in exhaustion, an old Viltrumite arrives to inform him of his duties to the empire. This warrior, calling himself Conquest, tells Mark that if he hasn't helped take over Earth, he will be replaced, and if he fights back, he will be killed. The panel where Conquest announces himself with "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" became iconic within the comic's fanbase as the opening salvo of a legendary battle.

The line gained infamy on the /r/Invincible subreddit in the early 2020s, with various posts discussing the scene and the fight that followed. One of the first memes to use the quote and pick up real engagement was posted by Redditor Tydeus2000 to /r/Invincible on October 3, 2022, featuring a meme depicting Mario as cruel alongside the Conquest quote. It pulled in over 350 upvotes over the following three years.

How It Spread

Tydeus2000 returned to the subreddit on March 26, 2023, posting the original comic panel next to an image of an arm getting goosebumps, captioned "When the best moment of the saga begins…" That post earned over 750 upvotes in two years.

The meme shifted into a new gear on TikTok in early 2025. On February 1, 2025, TikToker @cosmicfanofthings posted a phonk edit set to the "Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" scene from the comics. The video hit over 262,000 likes in a single month and spawned a TikTok sound that other creators quickly adopted.

On February 14, TikToker @revinvc.cc used the sound in a photo slideshow that depicted Invincible as the Thousand Yard Stare soldier with Conquest floating menacingly behind him, gaining over 215,500 likes within a month. Then on March 1, @tqnnerbtw posted a photo using the sound showing Conquest floating above a city scene, captioned "Bro WHO is that," which exploded to over 644,200 likes in just 13 days.

The animated series amplified everything. On March 6, 2025, Season 3, Episode 7 of *Invincible* on Amazon Prime Video aired with a cliffhanger ending: Conquest arriving and floating above Invincible as he delivers the line. TikToker @rubber.db posted the scene the same day, earning over 47,800 likes in eight days. The clip also went viral on Twitter/X when user @zerowontmiss shared it, pulling in over 15,000 likes in eight days. Conquest's full monologue from the scene also sparked a copypasta that spread across platforms.

The quote's audio became a widely used sound effect on platforms like Voicemod, where users could play the Conquest arrival clip in soundboards and share it with friends.

How to Use This Meme

The "Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" meme typically follows a few patterns:

- Phonk edits: Set the Conquest arrival scene (either the comic panel or animated clip) to a phonk beat or dramatic music for maximum intimidation effect. - Photo slideshows: Use the TikTok sound over a series of images depicting someone or something making a dramatic, threatening entrance. The format often pairs an unsuspecting victim with an overwhelming force looming above. - Copypasta: Copy Conquest's full monologue and paste it into comment sections, group chats, or reply threads for comedic effect, often directed at minor inconveniences or everyday situations. - Reaction image: Use the comic panel of Conquest floating above Invincible as a reaction to someone about to face an overwhelming challenge or an unwelcome arrival.

The meme works best when there's a clear power imbalance: something massive, unstoppable, or deeply unwanted is about to arrive, and the "worm" below has no idea what's coming.

Fun Facts

Conquest's line in the comic foreshadowed what many fans consider the most violent fight in the entire *Invincible* series.

The character Conquest boasts that he has never failed to conquer a planet, making the "worm" insult carry real weight in-universe.

The meme existed as a niche Reddit in-joke for nearly three years before TikTok phonk edits launched it into mainstream virality.

The animated episode's cliffhanger ending was perfectly timed to capitalize on the meme momentum that had already been building for over a month on TikTok.

Derivatives & Variations

Conquest copypasta:

The full monologue from the animated episode was turned into a copypasta, shared across Reddit, Twitter/X, and Discord, often applied to absurd everyday situations[3].

TikTok sound edits:

The @cosmicfanofthings phonk edit spawned a reusable TikTok sound that hundreds of other creators used for their own videos throughout February and March 2025[3].

"Bro WHO is that" format:

@tqnnerbtw's specific captioning style, showing Conquest above a mundane city scene with confused commentary, became its own sub-template[3].

Frequently Asked Questions

Stand Ready For My Arrival Worm

2009Catchphrase / video edit / copypastaactive

Also known as: Conquest Arrival · Stand Ready Worm

Stand Ready For My Arrival Worm is a 2009 Conquest quote from Invincible Issue #61 that went viral in 2025 as TikTok phonk edits and copypasta, amplified by Amazon's animated series Season 3.

"Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" is a quote from the *Invincible* comic book character Conquest, first appearing in Issue #61 in April 2009. The line went viral in early 2025 after TikTok phonk edits and fan-made videos brought it back into the spotlight, with the quote's inclusion in Season 3 of the *Invincible* animated series on Amazon Prime Video fueling a massive wave of memes, copypasta, and video edits across multiple platforms.

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Overview

The meme centers on a single panel from *Invincible* Issue #61 where Conquest, a high-ranking Viltrumite warrior and one of the most powerful members of the Viltrum Empire, descends from the sky to confront an exhausted Mark Grayson (Invincible). Floating above him, Conquest delivers the line: "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" The panel's composition, with Conquest looming overhead and Invincible looking up in shock, made it a natural template for intimidation and dramatic entrance edits.

The quote carries weight within the *Invincible* fandom because it kicks off one of the most brutal fights in the entire series. Conquest was sent specifically because the Viltrum Empire expected Mark to resist, and he boasts that he has never failed to conquer a planet. The raw menace of the line, combined with the visual of a massive alien warrior hovering above a beaten hero, gave the scene meme potential that fans recognized years before it went mainstream.

In April 2009, Image Comics published *Invincible* Issue #61, titled "Still Standing, Part 2". The issue follows Mark Grayson dealing with the aftermath of the "Invincible War," where alternate-universe versions of himself destroyed cities and killed thousands. As Mark rests his head in exhaustion, an old Viltrumite arrives to inform him of his duties to the empire. This warrior, calling himself Conquest, tells Mark that if he hasn't helped take over Earth, he will be replaced, and if he fights back, he will be killed. The panel where Conquest announces himself with "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" became iconic within the comic's fanbase as the opening salvo of a legendary battle.

The line gained infamy on the /r/Invincible subreddit in the early 2020s, with various posts discussing the scene and the fight that followed. One of the first memes to use the quote and pick up real engagement was posted by Redditor Tydeus2000 to /r/Invincible on October 3, 2022, featuring a meme depicting Mario as cruel alongside the Conquest quote. It pulled in over 350 upvotes over the following three years.

Origin & Background

Platform
*Invincible* comic series (source material), Reddit (early memes), TikTok (viral spread)
Key People
Robert Kirkman, Tydeus2000, @cosmicfanofthings
Date
2009 (comic origin), 2025 (viral meme spread)

In April 2009, Image Comics published *Invincible* Issue #61, titled "Still Standing, Part 2". The issue follows Mark Grayson dealing with the aftermath of the "Invincible War," where alternate-universe versions of himself destroyed cities and killed thousands. As Mark rests his head in exhaustion, an old Viltrumite arrives to inform him of his duties to the empire. This warrior, calling himself Conquest, tells Mark that if he hasn't helped take over Earth, he will be replaced, and if he fights back, he will be killed. The panel where Conquest announces himself with "Stand ready for my arrival, worm!" became iconic within the comic's fanbase as the opening salvo of a legendary battle.

The line gained infamy on the /r/Invincible subreddit in the early 2020s, with various posts discussing the scene and the fight that followed. One of the first memes to use the quote and pick up real engagement was posted by Redditor Tydeus2000 to /r/Invincible on October 3, 2022, featuring a meme depicting Mario as cruel alongside the Conquest quote. It pulled in over 350 upvotes over the following three years.

How It Spread

Tydeus2000 returned to the subreddit on March 26, 2023, posting the original comic panel next to an image of an arm getting goosebumps, captioned "When the best moment of the saga begins…" That post earned over 750 upvotes in two years.

The meme shifted into a new gear on TikTok in early 2025. On February 1, 2025, TikToker @cosmicfanofthings posted a phonk edit set to the "Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" scene from the comics. The video hit over 262,000 likes in a single month and spawned a TikTok sound that other creators quickly adopted.

On February 14, TikToker @revinvc.cc used the sound in a photo slideshow that depicted Invincible as the Thousand Yard Stare soldier with Conquest floating menacingly behind him, gaining over 215,500 likes within a month. Then on March 1, @tqnnerbtw posted a photo using the sound showing Conquest floating above a city scene, captioned "Bro WHO is that," which exploded to over 644,200 likes in just 13 days.

The animated series amplified everything. On March 6, 2025, Season 3, Episode 7 of *Invincible* on Amazon Prime Video aired with a cliffhanger ending: Conquest arriving and floating above Invincible as he delivers the line. TikToker @rubber.db posted the scene the same day, earning over 47,800 likes in eight days. The clip also went viral on Twitter/X when user @zerowontmiss shared it, pulling in over 15,000 likes in eight days. Conquest's full monologue from the scene also sparked a copypasta that spread across platforms.

The quote's audio became a widely used sound effect on platforms like Voicemod, where users could play the Conquest arrival clip in soundboards and share it with friends.

How to Use This Meme

The "Stand Ready for My Arrival, Worm" meme typically follows a few patterns:

- Phonk edits: Set the Conquest arrival scene (either the comic panel or animated clip) to a phonk beat or dramatic music for maximum intimidation effect. - Photo slideshows: Use the TikTok sound over a series of images depicting someone or something making a dramatic, threatening entrance. The format often pairs an unsuspecting victim with an overwhelming force looming above. - Copypasta: Copy Conquest's full monologue and paste it into comment sections, group chats, or reply threads for comedic effect, often directed at minor inconveniences or everyday situations. - Reaction image: Use the comic panel of Conquest floating above Invincible as a reaction to someone about to face an overwhelming challenge or an unwelcome arrival.

The meme works best when there's a clear power imbalance: something massive, unstoppable, or deeply unwanted is about to arrive, and the "worm" below has no idea what's coming.

Fun Facts

Conquest's line in the comic foreshadowed what many fans consider the most violent fight in the entire *Invincible* series.

The character Conquest boasts that he has never failed to conquer a planet, making the "worm" insult carry real weight in-universe.

The meme existed as a niche Reddit in-joke for nearly three years before TikTok phonk edits launched it into mainstream virality.

The animated episode's cliffhanger ending was perfectly timed to capitalize on the meme momentum that had already been building for over a month on TikTok.

Derivatives & Variations

Conquest copypasta:

The full monologue from the animated episode was turned into a copypasta, shared across Reddit, Twitter/X, and Discord, often applied to absurd everyday situations[3].

TikTok sound edits:

The @cosmicfanofthings phonk edit spawned a reusable TikTok sound that hundreds of other creators used for their own videos throughout February and March 2025[3].

"Bro WHO is that" format:

@tqnnerbtw's specific captioning style, showing Conquest above a mundane city scene with confused commentary, became its own sub-template[3].

Frequently Asked Questions