{"product_id":"from-the-world-of-minor-threats-the-alternates-paperback","title":"From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatton Oswalt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTim Seeley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJordan Blum\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpinning out of the world of the hit \u003ci\u003eMinor Threats\u003c\/i\u003e superhero series created by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn comes a new tale of costumed underdogs--featuring a support group for superheroes, struggling to reclaim their mediocre lives after tasting their true potential.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMary the Multi-Monster! The Tripper! Crab Louie! Kid Curious! Persona! These offbeat b-list superheroes, formerly known as \u003cb\u003eThe Alternates\u003c\/b\u003e, seemingly sacrificed themselves to stop an invasion from another dimension. Instead they were transported to a mirror reality where they lived complex lives in a more four-dimensional existence--expanding both their powers and consciousness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFive years later they've returned to Twilight City, struggling to reacclimate to their old lives in a traditional two-dimensional superhero world--in withdrawal from the vivid ones they left behind. When elements from this alternate reality turn up as a dangerous new street drug, some of the heroes band together to destroy it, while others succumb to its temptation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated by Tess Fowler (\u003ci\u003eRat Queens\u003c\/i\u003e) and Christopher Mitten (\u003ci\u003eHellboy, 30 Days of Night\u003c\/i\u003e) and featuring pinups by Fabio Moon, Tony Fleecs, Ryan Browne, Martin Simmonds, and more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollects \u003ci\u003eThe Alternates\u003c\/i\u003e #1-#4.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatton Oswalt\u003c\/b\u003e is a Grammy and Emmy award-winning writer, actor and comedian, who co-created Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. with Jordan Blum. He has scripted comics for DC, Marvel and Dark Horse. \u003ci\u003eMinor Threats\u003c\/i\u003e marks his first foray into creator-owned works. He's also worked with Scott Hepburn in a 4-issue \u003ci\u003eM.O.D.O.K.\u003c\/i\u003e series for Marvel, co-written with Jordan Blum. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJordan Blum\u003c\/b\u003e has been a writer and producer on multiple shows including \u003ci\u003eAmerican Dad\u003c\/i\u003e for Fox \u0026amp; TBS and \u003ci\u003eCommunity\u003c\/i\u003e for NBC. Jordan co-created and was the showrunner of \u003ci\u003eMarvel's M.O.D.O.K\u003c\/i\u003e. for Hulu. He's also written several books for Marvel Comics. \u003ci\u003eMinor Threats\u003c\/i\u003e marks Jordan's first foray into creator owned comics as well as one of his many collaborations with co-writer Patton Oswalt and artist Scott Hepburn. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Seeley\u003c\/b\u003e is one of those \"slash\" people...a writer-slash-artist. He has drawn a number of different comic book series including \u003ci\u003eG.I. Joe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHallowee\u003c\/i\u003en, Wildcats and \u003ci\u003eEx Sanguine\u003c\/i\u003e. His writing work includes \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling \u003ci\u003eHack\/Slash\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNightwing\u003c\/i\u003e, Batman Eternal and the critically acclaimed Revival. He resides in Chicago, Illinois and works at Four Star Studios where he is never far from his 80s action figure collection.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748989600032,"sku":"9781506739540","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/846bb8efb868176dc1a9e09b6c09c8b8.webp?v=1779922214","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/from-the-world-of-minor-threats-the-alternates-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}