We’ll be at The Uncanny Experience in July, giving a talk on the history of Department H, which sounds boring, but it’s us, so we’ll find a way to spice it up (I mean, a full-scale assault on civil rights tends to make for spicy conversation)! But in today’s episode, we cover the last(?) two especially rough issues in the Mantlo run (Tom hopes), featuring Wolverine and the first appearance of Lady Deathstrike (if you’re listening to us, you know what that is).

Oh, and inexplicably, as is their wont, a member of Power Pack makes an appearance. They’re literally everywhere.

In this episode, Chris:

• makes a Secret Wars joke that there’s no way in hell Tom could’ve possibly understood
• comments on the corner box art and how it’s a lost art in modern comics (shakes fist at sky)
• makes a frankly INSANE suggestion for a THUNDERBOLTS* post-credit scene
• lays out the rules for Power Pack/X-Men team-ups

and Tom:

• is running out of ideas re: celebrating Walt’s…absence
• successfully argues that we all need to show “The Doug” some ‘spect
• feels Teeny really pulled her weight this episode
• absolutely does NOT nail a Rogue voice
• goes on another literary tangent

Alpha Flight #33 – “A Friend in Need” – cover date April 1986
Writer is Bill Mantlo
Penciler is Sal Buscema
Inker is Gerry Talaoc
Letterer is Jim Novak
Colorist is Bob Sharen
Editor is Carl Potts
And Jim Shooter as Editor in Chief

Alpha Flight #34 – “Honor” – cover date May 1986
Writer is Bill Mantlo
Storyteller is Sal Buscema
Finisher is Gerry Talaoc
Letterer is Janice Chiang
Colorer is Bob Sharen
Editor is Carl Potts
Editor in Chiefer is Jim Shooter

This week Excelsior Embroidery Co. is featuring the iconic X-Men logo with a variety of Pride flags in the background.  Available as a patch, towel, or hat, this is a great addition to your summer wardrobe.

Airhorn sound effect by freesound_community from Pixabay