{"product_id":"9781506739540","title":"From the World of Minor Threats: The Alternates","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCollects \u003ci\u003eThe Alternates\u003c\/i\u003e #1–#4.","brand":"Patton Oswalt, Tim Seeley, Jordan Blum","offers":[{"title":"Dark Horse Comics |  Paperback \/ softback | Trade paperback (US) |  2024-04-16","offer_id":44663244390655,"sku":"9781506739540","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_a73b46bf-5133-4c10-8264-5f7eaface922.jpg?v=1704534950","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781506739540","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}