The Alliance of Evil first appeared in X-Factor #5–6 (June–July 1986), and was created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice.

The Alliance of Evil received an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Update '89 #1.

When the Alliance confronted him, they threatened to harm Suzy Nowlan increased their powers.

X-Factor eventually found their hideout, and on Apocalypse's orders, Nowlan powered up the Alliance again.

They were defeated, and when questioned later, Frenzy admitted to being hired by AIM to bodyguard Harness and Piecemeal.