Tag: Alpha Flight
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Episode 27: Big Throuble in Westchester County
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… Read more
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Episode 25: “Pucking Around and Finding Out”
Well, we’re back from C2E2 and boy howdy was that a good time. Great meeting folks and finding out just how many folks can recognize Puck in the wild (and were incredibly excited to see the costume!). We’re back in your ears today with a deep dive on issue 31 and the return of Deadly… Read more
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Episode 24: “Elbows Up” Alpha Flight vol 1 #30
Why Not?! Episode 24: “Elbows Up” …and we’re off! We spend this episode solely discussing Issue #30, which will be our approach for the next few issues as we get used to what Mantlo is bringing to the table. And, boy howdy, is this already a VERY different book than what came before. Oh, and… Read more
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Episode 23: “Bills, Bills, Bills”
Here we go! The Mantlo era has begun! Only one issue today as we get our feet under us a bit. And what with all the sturm und drang we (Chris) injected in anticipation of this run…it might not be terrible? Or, more accurately, parts will be rough and other parts will be great and… Read more
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Episode 22: “Au Revoir, Jean-Byrne”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 22: “Au revoir, Jean-Byrne” Well, folks, this is it: the end of the line for our good buddy and creator of Alpha Flight, John Byrne. Issue 28 is his last on the title, as he moves on to The Incredible Hulk and, very soon, Superman. It’s been quite the ride… Read more
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Episode 21: “Beautiful Oblivion, or the Episode with Entirely Too Many Dicks In It”
A lot of returning characters in this episode’s issues, though not precisely in the way one might expect. Which suggests a really clever reveal, but it’s honestly kinda…meh? Oh, and way more Eve 6 references than one might expect, all things considered. We’re barrelling towards the Mantlo era, that thunderstorm fast-approaching across the planes. In… Read more
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Episode 20: “SASQUATCH FIGHT!”
This is a big one. Another Alphan bites it and boy does it make Tom happy (and then very, very angry). A lot of laughs in this one as we very much lose the wrong team member. Oh, and a conversation about Malört. That stuff is just everywhere now. In this episode, Chris: and Tom:… Read more
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Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight”
Welcome to Why Not?!, Episode 15: “Prom Night Theme: Alphalutin’ Flight” In which we do SO MUCH voicework. And journey back 100 years to Calgary’s past and close the loop on Lucas Stang and Ranaq, the Great Devourer. Get more questions than answers on Elizabeth Twoyoungmen’s powers (normal). Spend an inordinate amount of time talking… Read more
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Episode 12: “See No Crystar, Speak No Spider-Man, Hear No Marrina”
SIDE QUESTS! This episode we dig into two issues that present more…ephemera(?!) in Alpha Flight’s history. And while the second issue discussed is just plain bizarre, the first one featuring everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero is an absolute delight. Oh, and we added more sound effects. In this episode, Chris: and Tom: Issues covered: Marvel… Read more
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Episode 8: “Is SASLD Walt Actually Boring?!?!”
SpotifyApple PodcastsWelcome to Why Not?!, Episode 8: “Is Walt Actually Boring?!?!” It’s a short one this week folks! (Don’t worry we’ll make up for it with…however long Episode 9 will be (very long).) We cover a two-issue solo adventure for Sasquatch (which probably should’ve been a single issue…at most), Snowbird’s origin, and Sasquatch’s origin! A… Read more