#123: Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Tim Seeley - The Alternates

This week on the Capes and Tights Podcast, Justin Soderberg welcomes Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Tim Seeleyto the show to discuss their comics Minor Threats and The Alternates at Dark Horse.

Blum is television producer and writer, known for his work on Community, Savage, and American Dad! He co-created Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. for Hulu, plus the comic series Minor Threats along with Oswalt.

Oswalt is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his acting roles in The King of Queens, Ratatouille, The Goldbergs, and much more. As mentioned before, he co-created Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. for Hulu and the comic series Minor Threats along with Blum. Oswalt has also written comics such as JLA: Welcome to the Working Week, Black Hammer: Visions, and more.

Additionally, Blum and Oswalt co-wrote the miniseries M.O.D.O.K.: Head Games for Marvel Comics.

Seeley is a New York Times bestselling writer and comic book artist known for his work on comics such as Grayson, Nightwing, G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, G.I. Joe vs. Transformers and New Exiles. He is also the co-creator of titles such as Hack/Slash, Revival, Local Man (along with our friend Tony Fleecs), Money Shot, West of Sundown and more.

Together the three comic creators wrote The Alternates at Dark Horse Comics as a followup and spin-off of Minor Threats. The Alternates #1 hits shelves on September 13, 2023.