Alternative eh?
How far Alt do you go?
If you are serious, I recommend "Too Much Coffee Man", its a cult classic, and its incredibly hilarious.
You could also go with:
Old issues of Valiant comics (although I hear they may have new stuff soon!)
DC's indy labels (Vertigo, etc...)
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Dark Horse
other smaller comics houses.
Of course, the best thing is to check your FLCS (Friendly Local Comics Store) and ask the guys that work there. If they have no clue, try another store.