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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 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 9: “…and then there were…”
Well, it’s the big one. The capstone to the first arc of Alpha Flight and the comics by which most folks know AF. We take you through the comics and, well, kind of let them do their thing. And make some…allusions to contemporary political figures. In this episode, Chris: Tom: Issues covered: Alpha Flight #11… Read more