On Wednesday, July 29th, Dark Horse Comics is releasing MINOR THREATS: The Last Devil Left Alive #5 (of 5)!

The hit superhero saga that’s Watchmen meets The Wire returns from Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, showrunners of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K on HULU, and superstar artist Scott Hepburn (Tom Morello’s Orchid).

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…

MINOR THREATS: The Last Devil Left Alive #5 (of 5)

Written by Patton OswaltJordan Blum
Art by Scott Hepburn
Colors by Ian Herring
Letters by Nate Piekos

Covers & Cover Artists:
Scott Hepburn w/ Ian Herring (Cover A)
Taurin Clarke (Cover B)

Genres: Superhero, Crime/Mystery
Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Age range: 16+
SRP: $4.99

Publication Date: July 29, 2026

For three years we’ve followed the rise (and fall) of Frankie Follis aka the supervillain Playtime. From kid sidekick to Minor Threat to queenpin of costumed crime, Frankie has made her share of friends and deadly enemies. Through betrayals, loves and heartbreaks Frankie has used her powers to navigate and survive the supervillain underworld . . . but time has finally run out.

Put on your domino mask and pull out your Jack-In-The-Box Gun one last time. The fate of Redport and all your favorite underdog villains and fallen heroes will be decided in this bombastic last issue. It’s all been leading to this!


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