Minor Threats II: The Fastest Way Down – Oswalt and Blum Return to Dark Horse for Minor Threats Sequel

Minor Threats II: The Fastest Way Down – Oswalt and Blum Return to Dark Horse for Minor Threats Sequel

Dark Horse Comics has announced the continuation of the blue-collar villain saga with Minor Threats II: The Fastest Way Down. The thrilling superhero series, crafted by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn, continues with its impressive creative team intact. Oswalt and Blum return as writers, while Hepburn returns as the illustrator. The vibrant world of Minor Threats is enhanced by Ian Herring‘s colors and lettered by the celebrated Nate Piekos.

The upcoming issue #1 will also feature variant covers by a stellar lineup of artists, including Michael Allred, Joëlle Jones, Hepburn (foil variant), David Mack (1:10 retail incentive variant), Martin Simmonds (1:25 retailer incentive variant), and a mystery artist yet to be announced.

In this highly-anticipated chapter, we witness Frankie Follis, also known as the enigmatic Playtime, basking in her victory. Following the demise of Twilight City’s renowned hero, The Insomniac, and its infamous villain, The Stickman, Frankie’s dominion over the super crook underworld is undisputed, securing her position as the Queenpin of Redport.

However, she finds herself besieged from all sides: rival gangs challenging her authority, her advisor Scalpel urging her to legitimize her empire, and the profound psychological impact of her actions. As the pressure mounts, Frankie delves into a harrowing journey, realizing the weight of responsibility that comes with ruling as a supervillain.

The co-creator, Jordan Blum, expressed his excitement, asserting the uniqueness of each chapter’s crime-fiction essence. He likened the first volume to a gripping ‘survive the night’ thriller, while describing the forthcoming installment as a sprawling epic, akin to a ‘Godfather Part 2’.

“It’s one thing to name yourself the Queenpin of super-crime, it’s another to defend it,” Blum remarked, alluding to the obstacles that await Frankie, including rival holiday-themed gangs, vengeful teen sidekicks, haunting superhero apparitions, and unsettling revelations that endanger everything she has built.

Patton Oswalt, the co-creator, imparted a poignant reflection on the perils of ascending in the criminal world, emphasizing the inevitable desire to witness a downfall. “Frankie learns this lesson in real time — but can she find a way to avoid the fall?”

Oswalt wondered, leaving readers eager to discover Frankie’s fate in this enthralling narrative.

Witness the intriguing evolution of Frankie’s turbulent journey as she grapples with the consequences of her newfound power in Minor Threats II: The Fastest Way Down #1 when it arrives at your favorite local comic shop on April 3rd, 2024.