The Secret Origin of The Searcher is Revealed in THE BROOD #2

This Wednesday, January 15th, Dark Horse Comics is set to release From the World of Minor Threats: THE BROOD #2.

Spinning out of the world of the hit Minor Threats superhero series by Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and Scott Hepburn comes a family drama starring the planet’s most feared villains. Meet THE BROOD: The First Family of Super-Villany!

Take a look at the preview, then pick up your copy on New Comic Book Day at your LCS or online retailers!

Here’s a look at the covers, storyline, and preview pages for this week’s
new release from Dark Horse Comics on New Comic Book Day…

From the World of Minor Threats:
THE BROOD #2

Script by Heath Corson
Story Plotting by Heath Corson, Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum

Art by I.N.J. Culbard
Letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot

Covers & Cover Artists:
Scott Hepburn w/ Ian Herring (Cover A)
I.N.J. Culbard (Cover B)
Scott Hepburn w/ Ian Herring (Cover C – Foil Variant)

Genres: Action/Adventure, Superhero
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age range: 14+
SRP: $4.99

Publication Date: January 15, 2025

Napoleon Archimedes breaks the news to the family that he’s dying, including, of all people, his longtime arch-nemesis The Searcher… None of them take it particularly well. Then there’s heists, androids, handball, and a look back to “That Fateful Day” when Agatha realized her father was the most feared criminal on the planet. Plus, the secret origin of The Searcher is finally revealed.


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