From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates

In this four-issue Dark Horse miniseries from 2023, Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Tim Seeley expand the world of Minor Threats by spotlighting the B-list and C-list villains who form the titular Alternates. With art by Christopher Mitten and Tess Fowler, the story follows these overlooked costumed criminals as they navigate a universe where heroes and major threats dominate the headlines. It matters as a gritty, character-driven exploration of the struggling underclass of a superhero universe, offering a fresh perspective on the genre's margins.